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Although we sometimes get a bad rap, Mississippi is actually full of athletes—all who (I know from experience) love new gear. Whether running, biking or hiking is their thing, our local sporting good stores are stocked with great finds for the family’s athlete!

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The Mississippi Free Press produced this story through the MFP Solutions Lab, supported by the Solutions Journalism Network. This series digs into Mississippi’s systemic issues and sheds light on responses to them in other communities. Beyond just reporting on problems, these stories interrogate their causes and inspect potential solutions.