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Get ready for a momentous occasion! After a decade-long break, The Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art gala returns in style at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.

In the United States, approximately 1 in 4 children live in homes without a biological, step, or adoptive father, with nearly 18.5 million children experiencing fatherlessness. This statistic is associated with various adverse outcomes, including higher rates of poverty, behavioral problems, and involvement in the juvenile justice system, especially for young men. However, one administrator at Brandon Middle School provides a helping hand with the assistance of community volunteers to young men as they enter adolescence.

When fans watched the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, undoubtedly many pulled for Kansas City Chiefs’ and Philadelphia Eagles’ players with Mississippi ties.

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For instance, Mississippi State Bulldogs Chris Jones — a Kansas City defensive lineman — and Darius Slay — an Eagles cornerback — stood on the Superdome sidelines with the rest of their teammates. Viewers might not have realized it, but if they happened to watch The Puppy Bowl on the Discovery channel that day instead, they probably saw two dogs with Mississippi State ties as well.

Over 40,000 people in Mississippi have an intellectual or developmental disability, but only 11.5% are employed. Employment opportunities are critical…

The 37th annual Arbor Day 5K-1 Mile-1/4 Mile Run/Walk/Roll for disability awareness is Saturday, February 22nd at the Biloxi Town Green. About 500 individuals participate annually.

Hope Unbridled Equestrian Program in Tupelo, Mississippi, aims to bring therapeutic equine programs to differently abled individuals by providing individualized equine and therapeutic riding activities. Founder and director Sherry Jenkins advocates for the benefits of therapeutic equine programs because they have helped her daughter and family the most. 

Friday, January 17th, marks the fourth annual Seth Alexander Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament & Silent Auction in Pascagoula. The event is a celebration of life that honors Seth while also bringing the community together for continued fellowship and healing. 

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, under the leadership of Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben, is the only federally recognized tribe in the State of Mississippi. With over 11,000 members, Choctaw lands cover over 35,000 acres in 10 counties. The tribe provides permanent, full-time jobs for over 5,000 Tribal Members and non-Indian employees and is a major contributor to the state’s economy.

Community members often want to make a difference but feel they need more means to do so. The Children’s Promise Act Tax Credit allows anyone to change lives without changing their budget. Passed by the legislature and signed by the governor in 2019, it provides a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for donations to Community Care Network – a qualified Eligible Transitional Home Organization (ETHO).  

Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) recently celebrated its 2nd Annual Weekend of Hope in Tupelo, Mississippi. 

Based in West Jackson, the Refill Jackson Initiative (RJI)  is a nonprofit with a mission to empower young adults ages 18 to 24 to be more equipped and motivated to enter the workforce and be self-sufficient. For success in any job, workers need soft and technical skills–and RJI teaches both.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently awarded thousands of dollars in STEM grants to 21 schools in Mississippi.

With a local food insecurity rate of 18.4%, according to Feeding America, organizations on campus and in Lafayette County are offering food and community support to those in need this Thanksgiving.

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree adoption has opened for the holiday season, but this year, the need is greater than ever.   

November 18-25, 2024, is officially National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Shoeboxes! 

The holiday season in Jackson has begun with the start of Mistletoe Marketplace 2024. Presented by the Junior League of Jackson, this nonprofit organization of women aims to promote women’s leadership for positive community impact.