Browsing: Community Picks

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…

May is Older Americans Month. It’s an annual observance led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to acknowledge the contributions of older Americans, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults. The 2025 theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” focuses on transforming perceptions and approaches to aging.

Mark your calendars for a night of magic and meaning. On June 28, 2025, the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs (JABOS) will host its signature event, the Gala for the Kids, at the luxurious Beau Rivage Casino & Resort in Biloxi. This year’s theme, Fireflies and Starry Nights – Shining Bright for the Kids, promises an evening of elegance, community, and heartfelt purpose.

Let me openly confess: I am absolutely addicted to shopping at Brooks Grocery in Tupelo, Mississippi.

This family owned and operated Mississippi grocery store is located less than a mile from where I live, and that makes it a source of daily temptation for me. In fact, you might even find me there more than once a day, depending on what I forgot to get on my first visit of the day.

When the phone rings for Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources’ Mobile Response Team, Coordinator Martin Moore is ready to respond — one example of an expanding model of mental health care in the Magnolia State. 

In a spacious common room inside the historic Hattiesburg Cultural Center, laughter echoes as a group of seniors huddle together, reading from scripts and exchanging inside jokes. 

“I am not a teacher, but an awakener.”

These words from Robert Frost aptly describe one of my family’s favorite teachers, Holly Bailey. 

Currently a career coach with Create Foundation’s Toyota Wellspring, Holly Bailey taught various levels of science to students at Tupelo and East Union for over three decades.