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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.

Whether you fly over or drive through Mississippi, you are surrounded by the beauty and abundance of our timberlands. With approximately 19.3 million acres of forest land, Mississippi is ranked 3rd in timber-producing acres in the Southeastern US. At almost 68,000 forest-related jobs, forestry accounts for 4% of all jobs in Mississippi.

Mississippi State Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean of Students Thomas Bourgeois is reaching out to numerous students from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia to show support for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that made landfall Thursday night [Sept. 26].

The Sanderson Farms Championship 2024 kicked off September 29, 2024 and will run through October 6, 2024. It will take place at The County Club of Jackson.

Itawamba Crossroads Ranch is a 108-acre facility where adults with disabilities are celebrated, admired, and respected for their unique God-given…

ur veterans are crucial to life as we know it today because they protect our freedom, provide us with a way to learn about our history, and risk their lives for people they have never met. In 2022, Mississippi had 146,793 veterans, 6.5% of the state’s adult population.

August marks a time of remembrance for two catastrophic events that forever altered the lives of countless individuals: Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Ida. These anniversaries serve as reminders of the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity and the power of community support, as exemplified by The Salvation Army’s unwavering dedication.

Chiquita Brown held her 5-year-old son Khalil’s hand while she stood on the foundation of her future home. By this…

“When Archie Manning contacted the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi offering to help tornado victims in Rolling Fork, my first call was to Pam Chatman,” said Keith Fulcher, President of the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. “Archie and Pam have remained committed to long-term recovery efforts, now focusing on housing needs. The Community Foundation is honored to be part of the team.”

The Mississippi Gulf Coast’s labor market needs more trained construction and technical workers. While there are many paths to filling the labor gap, The Knights of Peter Claver (KOPC) Workforce Development is leading the way in training the unemployed and underemployed residents along the Mississippi Gulf Coast who desire entry-level positions in the construction industry.

Gallant Hearts Guide Dog Center was co-founded by Rebecca (Becky) Floyd and Kathie Curtis in 2010. Floyd, the Executive Director, had a dream and passion for establishing a guide dog school and pursued that dream after retiring as the Executive Director of the MS Protection and Advocacy System in Jackson, MS. Curtis, who shared the dream of a guide dog school, retired as the Director of Youth Ministry for the Catholic Diocese of Jackson and now is the Director of Kennel Operations & Puppy Program.

The first Saturday in May kicks off one of two local events to raise money and awareness for organ donations and transplants.

The Run for the Roses Gala begins at 6 p.m. on Sat., May 4, at The Warehouse venue located at the end of DeVaughan Road in Agricola. Two weeks later, on May 18, the 5D Barrell Racing event starts at 9 a.m. at the George County Multi-Purpose Arena on Mississippi 63 south of Lucedale.

A community effort is underway to make sure everyone at Gautier High School who wants a dress for the upcoming…