Each year, A Stroka Gene-Us Alpacas, an alpaca farm based in Stringer, Miss., holds the Stringer Alpaca Festival, which allows visitors to tour the farm, feed and pet the alpacas, and watch live demonstrations of how the farm’s owners, Mary Ann and Terry Stroka, spin fleece.
The Forrest County Campus of Pearl River Community College offers several wraparound services, such as food pantries and clothes closets, that aid students who may be struggling financially.
Call Center Workers United is a national organization that works with Communication Workers of America, a Washington, D.C.-based labor union that represents around half a million telecom and media workers nationwide.
Recognizing that alleys are often overlooked during city planning, the Hattiesburg Convention Commission decided to make use of the available real estate they provide, which led to the launch of the pocket museum in downtown Hattiesburg.
In addition to the Halloween-themed fundraisers and parties taking place this October, Mississippians can visit a number of haunted houses and similar attractions in cities like Gulfport, Raymond, Ellisville, Brandon, Meridian and others.
“Multiple prosecutors” are still examining the facts and making decisions about criminal charges in Mississippi’s sprawling welfare scandal that saw millions in funds meant for poor families go instead to wealthy celebrities, Mississippi State Auditor Shad White said on Thursday, Sept. 15.
As a mixed-media artist, Jacqueline Gonzalez Wooton incorporates 3D materials into her acrylic paintings to create abstract pieces that play on themes of spirituality and symbolism.
An attorney for defendants in Mississippi’s sprawling welfare scandal has subpoenaed former Gov. Phil Bryant for documents related to the decision to use $5 million in Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Funds to build a volleyball stadium at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Incumbent Republican U.S. House Rep. Steven Palazzo will debate an opponent for the first time since he won the seat 12 years ago as he struggles to hold onto his seat in Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District. The South Mississippi congressman will debate GOP primary runoff opponent Mike Ezell on Friday.
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