Events

Leaf Pageants offer full ride to college

Submitted by Mercer Morrison, Web Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 10:50am

Leaf Pageants offer full ride to college

The Leaf Foundation announces the availability of applications for its official Miss America preliminary pageants, to be held at 7 p.m. on August 2, 2013 at The Historic Saenger Theater in Downtown Hattiesburg. This is the 10th anniversary of The Miss Leaf River Valley Pageant.

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24th Okatoma Festival to be held May 4, 2013

Submitted by Gina Mooney, Community Blogger for Covington County

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 2:31pm

24th Okatoma Festival to be held May 4, 2013

The 24th Annual Okatoma Festival will be held in Collins on May 4 from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. There is no admission fee.

A 5-K Run/Walk and Children's Fun Run will begin at 8 a.m. The festival parade will be at 10 a.m. Join us for arts & crafts, food booths, live entertainment, health fair, quilt exhibit, children's park, fair rides, rubber duck race, golf tournament and much more. There will be a street dance from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. with Cowboy Blues Band.

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USM's 11th Powwow

Submitted by Edith González, Community Blogger

Sunday, April 14th, 2013, 11:29pm

Golden Eagles Intertribal Society 11th annual Powwow will take place April 19-20.

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Encore Performing Arts Theatre Presents The Little Mermaid Jr.

Submitted by Edith González, Community Blogger

Sunday, April 14th, 2013, 11:01pm

Encore Performing Arts Theatre Presents The Little Mermaid Jr.

Join Encore Performing Arts Theatre when it presents: "The Little Mermaid, Jr." at the J.C.J.C Fine Arts Auditorium. The functions are April 19 and Saturday 20 at 7 p.m. and 21 at 2 p.m.

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Forrest General Hosts Sibling Class on April 25 - Special Class Just for Kids Welcoming A New Baby B

Submitted by Forrest General Hospital, Forrest General Hospital

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 8:54am

Forrest General Hosts Sibling Class on April 25 - Special Class Just for Kids Welcoming A New Baby B

Welcoming a new baby into your home and heart can be a bit overwhelming, especially for younger members of the family. For kids who may need a little help adjusting to their new sibling, Forrest General hosts a class designed specifically to help prepare for the arrival of their new family member.

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Dare to C.A.R.E. Screening Set for April

Submitted by Forrest General Hospital, Forrest General Hospital

Friday, April 5th, 2013, 8:52am

Dare to C.A.R.E. Screening Set for April

Peripheral Vascular Disease is the number one health problem in the United States. Fortunately, Pine Belt residents have an opportunity to receive a screening for PAD on April 15 & 16 at Forrest General Hospital.

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NEW Exciting Addition to Spirit of Women Spring Event Features Sam Haskell PLUS 12 Additional Renown

Submitted by Forrest General Hospital, Forrest General Hospital

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 11:15am

NEW Exciting Addition to Spirit of Women Spring Event Features Sam Haskell PLUS 12 Additional Renown

As previously announced, this year’s Spirit of Women Spring Event will feature a celebrity who happens to be from right here in Mississippi – Sam Haskell. Now, Spirit of Women announces a new addition to the event lineup that will offer attendees a chance to meet 12 notable Mississippi natives who recently contributed to the new book Coming Home To Mississippi!

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