Browsing: Community Picks

Henry Fletcher is a man who works hard and in his own words, just does his job. And because of that, he was justifiably rewarded.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Health Center (GPHC) had its donation box overflowing with gifts for children in need this holiday season during its second annual Stuff the Truck with Toys for Tots event held on Nov. 30 on the Gulf Park Campus.

It’s the holiday season and Jackson George-Regional Library System has festive events for everyone, all month long! Check out their many events for December below:

 7 Brew, the drive-thru coffee concept revolutionizing the coffee industry, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday at 137 East Pineview Drive in partnership with the Flowood Chamber of Commerce.​​

Patriotism is expected to be bountiful Friday as Pascagoula celebrates its designation as a World War II Heritage City.

In October, The Chevron Pascagoula Refinery partnered with non-profit organization Mississippi Gulf Fishing Banks (MGFB) to donate surplus equipment for use as artificial reefs offshore.

The agenda for this coming Saturday, November 11, is full of opportunities in George County from morning until night. It includes an arts and crafts show, a classic car show, veteran observances and lots of socializing.

The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) has been recognized for its planning work for the second consecutive year with two awards presented by the Mississippi Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Mississippi).

Mississippi State representatives, Starkville Habitat for Humanity officials, student volunteers and community members gathered off 16th Section Road in rural Oktibbeha County with Hubbard and her family Friday to break ground at the site that will become home for her and her brother, R.D. Coleman. Hubbard, who cares for her sibling, is a Starkville High School cafeteria worker of almost two decades, and her home is the 75th constructed in Oktibbeha County by the local Habitat chapter since 1986.

Over the years, employees at the Jackson County Tax Collector’s Office have traditionally dressed up for Halloween. This year, they are continuing that tradition, but with a twist – they will be dressing up as animals to bring awareness to the needs at the Jackson County Animal Shelter located in Gautier, MS.

During the month of November, Jackson George Regional Library System (JGRLS) has several activities for all interests ages. During this upcoming month of gratitude, be sure to give thanks for a local library system that provides so many educational opportunities for the community. 

The first Saturday in November means one thing to our family: The Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival.

If you have never been to Vardaman, Mississippi, or attended this festival, then you are in for a treat. I may be a bit prejudiced since I am from Vardaman, but the Sweet Potato Capital of the World is home to the sweetest, most cordial people of the world as well. 

n 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Mississippi to go on a bear hunt, Sharkey County, to be exact. The precise location of the hunt is unknown, although history agrees that it was somewhere in Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

However, what is known is that President Roosevelt’s hunt resulted in the birth of one of America’s most beloved childhood toys, the Teddy Bear and Rolling Fork, which is where it all began.

Presented by the Jackson County Historical and Genealogical Society City of Pascagoula Preservation Commission and the LaPointe-Krebs Foundation, The 17th Annual Historic Cemetery Tour will take place at Krebs Cemetery, 4602 Fort Street, Pascagoula, on Thursday, October 26, 5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.

Be a part of the largest community volunteer team on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and make an impact at the largest fine arts festival in the state. 

Sports lovers and especially those who like the history of sports will have an opportunity to attend a Tailgate Extravaganza featuring fine athletes from George County.