Browsing: Community Picks

f you’re in need of a little pick-me-up—or let’s be real, a brain-freezing scoop of happiness—look no further than Chill Sloth Ice Cream & Smoothies in Wiggins, Mississippi. This isn’t your average stop for sweets. It’s a whole vibe—a rainforest escape in the heart of South Mississippi where you’ll find frozen treats, tropical flair, and a surprisingly adorable celebrity resident named Sammy.

f your state had to be summed up by just one town – its accent, its quirks, its food, its humor, the very way it moves – where would you point? Not the capital. Not the biggest city. But the place that locals say feels like us.

It’s funny how life sometimes gives us precisely what we didn’t know we needed. For Kelsey Keel, PhD, MPH, that gift came during the stillness of the 2020 pandemic. With her professional world on pause and her personal life centered around two young children, something unexpected happened—she slowed down, looked around, and truly saw her neighborhood.

Pete Taggard never expected skateboarding to save his life.  But when a doctor warned that Type 2 Diabetes was threatening…

I love learning something new about our state, be it historical facts, economic stats, or even interesting particulars about Mississippians. I just love learning all things Mississippi. So, it is no wonder that Satartia, Mississippi, grabbed my attention today, as I learned quite a few interesting specifics about this little town.

Without going into her inappropriate discourse on dog pounds and beauty pageants, I do believe that Suzanne Sugarbaker had one thing totally correct: “You will never see a homely Miss Mississippi.”

Tucked into the gentle hills of north Mississippi, just a stone’s throw south of Oxford, you’ll find a place that doesn’t try to be flashy—it simply is what it is: charming, creative, and rich in heart. Welcome to Water Valley.

TrueCare, a nonprofit, provider-sponsored health plan, is supporting local nonprofits and charitable organizations with the launch of its Community Champions Grant. This grant is designed to support grassroots organizations in Mississippi addressing health disparities and driving lasting impact in underserved communities and complex populations across the state.

Across the state, residents are commonly referred to physical therapists to regain function after injuries, surgeries, falls and chronic pain. But a national study warns that some patients may soon face longer wait times — or longer drives — to get the care they need. 

Hattiesburg is known for its dedication to amplifying the arts and putting on an unforgettable show. Every year, Festival South makes its grand return to the Hub City. As you may know, Festival South is a one-of-a-kind festival where visitors are encouraged to engulf their entire being in the celebration of the arts. 

In the heart of Lumberton High School, students have turned grief into art. A group of students, led by art…

Jackson and George Counties, MS — The Jackson-George Regional Library System (JGRLS) will close all library branches on Saturday, May 31, as staff and patrons come together to celebrate the official launch of the 2025 Summer Library Program Kickoff Celebration. The event will take place at the Ocean Springs Civic Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Southern Miss summer camps provide an experience like no other right along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Housed at the Marine…

 The Jackson-George Regional Library System is excited to present its annual Summer Library Program, taking place June 9th through July 3rd, with various times and locations across all library branches. This year’s theme, “Color Our World,” celebrates imagination, creativity, and diversity through a vibrant lineup of free programs and special guests for children, teens, and adults.

A new planting design developed by Mississippi State University’s Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design, in partnership with Ambiance Landscape Design, now graces the Fallen Officers Memorial in Jackson.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is proud to announce the naming of its new shared facility for services provided…