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With the kids out of school for Christmas break, there’s no better time to take the whole family on a…

Standing firmly behind their motto of “Caring Hearts. Helping Hands. Changing Lives.,” the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs (JABOS) has…

If you’re familiar with Blueberry Heaven U-Pick in Vancleave, then you’re guaranteed to love Spring Lake Berry Farm as they…

The Mississippi Main Street Association is proud to award eight scholarships for the 2021 Main Street Now Online Conference that will…

Karah Younger has always shown a talent for art. With encouragement from family and friends to practice her passion, she has gained experience over the years pursue her passions been interested in art. After starting on a few different education paths, she has finally found the one that best suits her background and career interests. She has also been able to pivot her craft during this difficult time to expand her style and commissions.

In response to the challenges brought upon teachers, students, and caregivers through the COVID-19 outbreak and the stay-at-home orders issued across the U.S., Chevron has donated $500,000 to DonorsChoose to support its Keep Kids Learning initiative.

The community of Laurel has come together to support one another during this very uncertain time.

Lewis Grizzard, the late, great Southern humorist and columnist, once wrote a book “They Tore My Heart Out and Stomped That Sucker Flat,” which was about the major open heart surgery he endured. Certainly not comparing the relative seriousness of the two, but since I had a full knee replacement on February 26, I’m thinking of writing something like “They Ripped My Knee Apart and Forgot To Tell Me How Much It Would Hurt” (although they did tell me).

The Salvation Army, the nation’s largest social services organization with more than 7,600 service locations across the country, is increasing efforts to meet human need. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the organization has evolved service delivery to ensure that immediate needs of community members, first responders, and government partners are met.

JGRLS Library programs and events – March 10-19

Singing River Electric and Cooperative Energy recently donated a collective $5,000 to Jackson County FABLAB to host two STEM education summer camps in 2020.

Over 50 people looking to improve their health and wellness are participating in the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA’s Y Fit Challenge. The program, which runs for eight weeks, kicked off this Saturday and aims to help participants make lifestyle changes to make them successful in their fitness and weight loss goals.

Great community events coming up at Jackson-George Regional Library locations.

St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will host the Beatles Mass, “All You Need is Big Love,” at 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at the church located at 1909 15th St., Gulfport.

Once known as the “Town that Timber Built,” Laurel, Mississippi, celebrates its roots in the lumber industry Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the Loblolly Festival.

The Mississippi Peanut Festival is always held the first weekend of October at Mitchell Farms on Leaf River Church Road in Collins, and it is one of the highlights of the year that Mitchell family looks forward to.