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- Hattiesburg Zoo’s Animal Athletes Preparing for Competition in Honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
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In honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the Hattiesburg Zoo’s animal residents couldn’t resist getting in on the fun!
The following Main Street communities in Mississippi have been designated as Accredited Main Street America programs for meeting rigorous performance standards.
This Friday, July 26, marks the 249th anniversary of our nation’s postal service. Beginning in 1775 in the American colonies, the postal service served as a cornerstone for communities.
“Let’s go to Cherry Creek Orchards and get some fresh peaches.”
Those were the first words out of my husband’s mouth when he woke up this past Saturday.
Some people say the distinctive sweetness of these Mississippi melons all comes down to the loamy soil in Smith County; others say it’s just a tradition of family excellence learned and then passed down from generation to generation of Smith County farmers.
“STEMontheGo,” an initiative of The University of Southern Mississippi’s Center for STEM Education is providing funding for the creation of kits, or mobile outreach demonstration models, designed to facilitate hands-on learning experiences to make research more accessible and exciting.
Mississippi has long had a thriving running community. On any given Saturday, you can find a 5K to a marathon somewhere in the state. Several formal and informal running groups meet throughout the state to walk, run, and fellowship.
grant of $50,000 has been awarded to Community Care Network/Sue’s Home by the organization, 50 Women Gulf Coast, in order to support and expand their Breakthrough Youth program which serves youth ages 18-24, most of whom are aging out of foster care.
For more than 35 years, one of the most important ministries in Hattiesburg and the Pine Belt has been feeding the needy, both physically and spiritually, from an old warehouse located literally on the other side of the tracks.
It’s hard to believe it is already July! JGRLS has all the activities to keep visitors cool and entertained this month! Check out what’s happening at your local branch listed below:
Growing up in rural Mississippi, books were always a big part of my life. In fact, my school librarian was one of my absolute favorite people in my little world. (She still is, even after five decades.)
Chanda Clifton and her sister Megan Weaver own Amory Flowers and Gifts. The business has been a cornerstone in the community for several decades and has been owned by the sisters for two years now. Amory, Mississippi, has proven time and time again that it is a small town with a huge heart; this week was no different.
It is one thing to talk about trash. It is another to try and make a point about why it matters. That was and continues to be the goal of my good friend Dr. Judy Dalgo, an avid outdoor enthusiast who decided to do something about it. Judy has been a trash collector for 20 years – picking up trash washed up on the Ocean Springs beach where she strolls to enjoy the view. And that is her point about trash – it destroys the view.
Singing River Hospice of Light (HOL) will host a ribbon-cutting celebration honoring 30 years of service on Thursday, June 20, at 11:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Singing River Hospice of Light office, located at 1121 Ocean Springs Rd., Ocean Springs, MS. Lunch will be provided by DME Express and Your Choice Senior Care.
June 7th is National VCR Day! And the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum is celebrating by unveiling its newest Alley installation – a little Free Blockbuster franchise location.
Dr. Robert Corkern, MD, a respected expert in emergency and internal medicine, proudly announces the establishment of the Dr. Robert Corkern Scholarship for Future Rural Doctors. This scholarship aims to support promising undergraduate students dedicated to advancing healthcare in underserved rural communities.