Browsing: Community Picks

The Greater Belhaven Foundation (GBF) is excited to announce this year’s Heart of Belhaven Award winners: John Scarbrough and Sarah Skelton. The Heart of Belhaven Award goes out annually to neighbors who consistently go above and beyond for the Belhaven neighborhood, giving their time, effort, and resources to make Belhaven a better place for residents, business owners, and visitors.

In downtown McComb, Pike School of Art – Mississippi is steadily building something rooted in community, access, and shared creativity. Rather than operating as a traditional gallery space, Pike School of Art focuses on classes, workshops, and community-centered programming designed to bring people together through hands-on learning and conversation.

The “Greatest Show on Dirt” returns to Hattiesburg Feb. 6 and 7 for the 40th Annual Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo. The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Campus Recreation will host the event at The Center at Forrest County. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.

MOSS POINT—The All-American Soap Box Derby youth gravity racing program has been operating since 1934, and the only way residents of Mississippi can get to the current International Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, is through Moss Point.

Skaters along the Mississippi Gulf Coast can now stay at the DIY skatepark in Biloxi after dark following the installation of new lighting, a move city officials say supports a space that has grown into a regular community gathering spot.  

A new year is the perfect time to connect, learn, and have a little fun, and your local library has something for everyone!

From story times and crafts to book clubs, games, workshops, and special community programs, the Jackson-George Regional Library System is full of opportunities to explore new interests and spend time with neighbors.
We invite you to visit www.jgrls.events to discover what’s happening this month at a library near you. With events for all ages and interests, you’re sure to find something that fits your schedule and sparks your curiosity

Tucked into the heart of Summit, Buzy Beez Bookstore is one of those places that quietly reminds you why independent bookstores matter so much.

 Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) has been awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) as a READY Grants to Grow recipient. 

For more than six decades, Chevron Pascagoula Refinery has invested in South Mississippi communities, helping drive economic growth and opportunity across the Gulf Coast. That commitment continues for the fourth  year in 2025 through the Chamber Chevron Community Creative Collaboration, better known as the 5C program.

When I first moved to McComb, I started noticing Scott Photography appearing all over my Facebook feed. I was immediately drawn to the images and the way they captured the heart of this corner of Mississippi. What stood out most was that everything Manuel Scott photographs is centered around McComb and Summit. It’s clear that he isn’t just documenting events; he’s documenting the life and spirit of this community.

OCEAN SPRINGS—While it is beginning to look at feel a lot like Christmas, it is also time to think about registering children for the 2026 summer camps in coastal Mississippi. Who knows? Maybe summer camp tuition is a great gift!

On Monday, December 1, the City of Hattiesburg and The University of Southern Mississippi announced an expanded employee education program that will broaden educational opportunities for all full-time city employees.

MOSS POINT—Nothing says Christmas more than the joy in the eyes of a child upon receiving a gift, and the Junior Auxiliary of Pascagoula-Moss Point is working to make sure children in foster care have that same look of joy.

Miss. Gulf Coast – Singing River Health System will host blood drives throughout December at all hospital locations. The community is encouraged to donate blood in an effort to save lives. As a token of appreciation, all donors will receive a $10 e-gift card.

MOSS POINT—It’s Christmastime, but just like in 1984 when musicians came together for Band Aid to perform “Let Them Know It’s Christmastime” to fight world hunger, in 2025 there are children around the world who know no joy this season.

As the only wassail-tasting festival in Mississippi, Wassail Fest in Columbus offers a rare draw for holiday travelers. The quest for the “Wassail Meister” title turns warm holiday cider into a one-of-a-kind experience that sets Columbus apart during the Christmas season.