MDAC partners with Mississippi Egg Marketing Board to provide meals for homeless
In a press release from the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC): In recognition of National Egg Month, the Mississippi Egg Marketing Board along with employees of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce joined with Shower Power, MS, a local Jackson nonprofit, in promoting healthy eating. Every Friday throughout the month of May, […]
Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum to host Mississippi Pickle Fest
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum will be hosting the Mississippi Pickle Fest on Saturday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those visiting the event will be able to enjoy live music, food and craft vendors, dunking booth and many more events which is sure to entertain people of all ages. “I want […]
Vicksburg National Military Park announces Junior Ranger Days
Vicksburg National Military Park recently announced the return of Junior Ranger Summer Camp with a noticeable difference. It is now Junior Ranger Days. Junior Ranger Days are just like the Junior Ranger Summer Camp, only the days are spaced out into six sessions once a week. All the programs from the classic camp session are […]
First Saturday at Levee Street Marketplace
If you have a taste for vintage items and the arts, want to get more involved in the community or just need some fresh produce, check out Levee Street Marketplace’s First Saturday event on June 5, 2021. There will be food and fun for everyone of all backgrounds and ages. They will have 15 vendors […]
Mississippi Farmers Market unveils new monthly event
The Mississippi Farmers Market will host the new Farmers Market Features, a speaker series on topics related to agriculture, on the first Thursday of each month beginning tomorrow, June 3, through November 4, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. This month’s feature speaker will be Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson, with different orators speaking every […]
Welcome sign dedication ceremony location changed
Due to inclement weather, the dedication ceremony for the interstate welcome signs has been moved to the Vicksburg Auditorium at 901 Monroe Street. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2.
Vicksburg YMCA to offer summer swim lessons
The Vicksburg YMCA will start offering swim lessons beginning on June 7. Various dates and times have been established to offer beginners swim lessons at the Vicksburg YMCA. The program offers lessons to children ages 7 to 14 for $30 for members and $40 for non-members, as well as a mom and tot session available […]
Faith Jones celebrated as a graduate
[Editor’s note: Dana Road Pre-K did, indeed, hold a graduation, however Kindergarten had virtual awards. The statements that Pre-K did not hold a graduation have been removed from the article.] For unknown reasons, Dana Road Kindergarten did not have a graduation ceremony to celebrate their youngest students’ long year of hard work. These students started […]
Symphony at Sunset to begin at 7 p.m. at Vicksburg National Military Park
A partnership with Four Seasons of the Arts, Vicksburg National Military Park and the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra invites the public to the free event which will host the MSO’s first performance since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Memorial Day Weekend will be commemorated by the Vicksburg National Military Park at 7 p.m. with a […]
Vicksburg Juneteenth Heritage Festival to host inaugural poetry contest
There are many reasons to get involved in Juneteenth. Among them are community contests, such as the poetry contest which is debuting at the Heritage Festival. The Vicksburg Juneteenth Heritage Festival’s poetry contest will be accepting submissions until June 11. Those wishing to enter must submit their poems by email to vicksburgjuneteenthhf@gmail.com. The contest will […]