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Alcorn State Alumni Chapter Hosting Purple and Gold Cookout on Saturday

Tuesday, July 31 by Caston Countz

The Hattiesburg/Pine Belt Area Alcorn State University Alumni Chapter will host a Mardi Gras themed 2018 Purple and Gold cookout to raise scholarship funds for area students. The event will be held Saturday, August 4th, 12 to 5 P.M., indoors at the Danny Hinton... Read More.

West Marion to host Block Party Friday Night

Tuesday, July 31 by Caston Countz

There will be a "Trojan Nation" block party on Friday, August 3rd in front of the gym at West Marion High School. Food, music & games with fun for the whole family. A 3k "Glow Run" will begin at 8 P.M and the cost... Read More.

Funding, Financing, And Grant Writing for Local Food Growers

Monday, July 9 by Caston Countz

The Mississippi State Extension will host a workshop July 31 in Hattiesburg. Please share with other individuals, organizations, and associations that may be interested. The program will encompass funding, financing, and grant writing for Local Foods Growers, Farmers Markets, and Local Food Initiatives. This workshop... Read More.

“Stamp Out Hunger” drive on Saturday

Friday, May 11 by Caston Countz

This year is the 26th anniversary of the nation's largest one-day food drive to help feed those in need. The "STAMP OUT HUNGER" food drive conducted by the National Association of Letter Carriers. Letter carriers in the Columbia and Marion County areas will be collecting... Read More.

New Ward’s to Open in Prentiss

Friday, March 2 by Caston Countz

Just a few months after Ward's closed in Prentiss, the company announced the building of a new restaurant to the south of the old site. The new Ward's will be built at the "y" of the intersection of the 84 bypass and Highway 13... Read More.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: New Orleans Coleslaw

Saturday, July 9 by Caston Countz

This is taken from Nigella Lawson's website at: www.nigella.com INGREDIENTS: 1 white cabbage (about 1kg / 2lbs before trimming) 2 carrots 2 sticks celery 4 spring onions 200 grams mayonnaise (preferably organic) 4 tablespoons buttermilk 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons... Read More.