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Amory has a whole lot of out-of-town guests this week, some of them coming from as far away as the…

The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) has received funding from the USDA Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) to implement the Mississippi Real Estate Redevelopment Game Plan project in 18 Designated Main Street communities. 

Once upon a time … at a university nestled in the piney woods of South Mississippi, a group of enthusiastic literary buffs congregated to showcase their talents and share experiences in a unique forum called Creative Writing Day.

For the last twelve years, Emerge Events owner, Jennifer Clark, has put together the annual Pine Belt Women’s Expo. This was my first time going, and I attended the event on both days— Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2. The expo was held at the Train Depot in Hattiesburg. I decided to take you all on a recap of this one of a kind experience! 

The Hunt Club campus of Venture Church was the place to be Thursday as more than 200 volunteers showed up to fight hunger in Mississippi. They came for the third annual March of the Mayors in support of Extra Table, a Hattiesburg non-profit organization dedicated to feeding hungry families in Mississippi. 

Applications are now open for nonprofits to apply for a $20,000.00 grant from the GivHer Circle Fund from Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF). Nonprofits from Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, Jackson, Stone, and George counties are eligible to apply. 

As the Hilton Garden Inn Pascagoula hotel celebrates its 10-year anniversary, Expotel Hospitality announced that it has begun a $1.2 million renovation to the 119-room property, located at 2703 Denny Avenue. The 6-month project includes updates to hotel rooms, lobby and restaurant areas, fitness room, patio area, grand ballroom and hallways. 

The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum Alley has a new installation, Hattiesburg’s Rainbow Bridge.  “Our Rainbow Bridge is a place to honor and recognize our four-legged family members,” said Rick Taylor, Executive Director of the Hattiesburg Convention Commission, which oversees and manages the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum alley.  People are encouraged to attach their pets’ tags and collars to the rail of the bridge to memorialize them and remember their love. 

On February 29, the City of Pascagoula held a dedication ceremony for the newly minted Ring of Honor, a group comprised of early leaders in youth baseball and softball locally, who now have commemorative plaques prominently displayed around the entrance to the sparkling new Pascagoula Sports Complex on Tucker Street.

Spring into your local library this March! Each JGRLS branch is offering several festive, fun, and fulfilling events for all ages. A visit to the library is a must this month.

John O’Conner is a beloved bartender and music connoisseur at Ground Zero Blues Club-Biloxi. The 65-year-old has always been passionate about live music and making people smile. So, when news traveled along the Mississippi Gulf Coast Line that John’s home burnt down and he was severely injured, Ground Zero-Biloxi staff, patrons, and the community rallied together. 

 Travelers and locals to the Ocean Springs Visitors Center have tasted and voted for their favorite king cake treat of the season. Sugar Tribe Sweets & Events, bakery has been awarded as the best king cake for 2024. 

February is an eventful month full of history, festivities, and more! Jackson-George Regional Library System has all kinds of events for all interests, and ages. Check out what’s happening at your local library below:

Helping students, faculty and staff is the mission of The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Gulf Park Pantry, where various items are requested weekly from those in need.

Some things go better together. Like peanut butter and jelly. Oreos and milk. And Carnival Season and crawfish! Carnival Season, Mardi Gras, brings us together for festivals and fun but also offers us food like king cake and crawfish.

The Pinebelt Women’s Expo is hosting their 12th annual expo this year. This special event is brought to you by Emerge Events, a Mississippi event planning business. Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, March 1-2, 2024. Friday’s event will run from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM, and Saturday (the main day) will start at 10:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM.