By: Annie Oeth Derrick James marched and played in band camp this past summer, and Kennedi Jackson dances. The two Mississippi teenagers – 16 and 13 respectively – are enjoying their favorite activities without the sickle cell disease pain crises that they endured...
During Spay and Neuter Awareness Month in February, Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) will launch FIXED For Life, a program to help residents in George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, and Stone counties spay and neuter their pets at no cost. Residents...
by Vickie King A hint of fall touched the leaves in trees surrounding the swampy area traversed by Beaver Creek Road on Choctaw land in Neshoba County. Mitzi Reed cruised along in her Jeep, keeping an eye out for invasive plants and wildlife. Reed is also on the...
By Phil Hardwick An economic developer would probably tell you that the ideal business is one that is headquartered in the local community, sells a high-value product or service worldwide and then deposits receipts in a locally-owned bank. A community developer might...
If you’ve already deviated from your health resolutions for 2024, the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health invites you to attend their FREE Health and Wellness Fair. The event will be held at Word and Worship Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday,...
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Ambassador Series opens the spring semester series with an on-campus solo piano recital performed by Dr. Ellen Elder, Associate Professor of Piano at USM. Dr. Elder will present solo piano works spanning three...
