The two-day festival stretches from Pine Hill Avenue to Blaylock Park and the Historic Stone County Courthouse. It is hosted by the Stone County Economic Development Partnership.
City leaders are preparing for Lucedale’s 125th anniversary celebration on May 9, which will include a community pilgrimage and a family event at Lucedale Municipal Park.
The two-day conference brings together professionals from across the events industry, including planners, venue managers, caterers, rental companies, designers, marketers, nonprofit leaders and corporate teams.
The event was previously limited to members but will now allow pet owners to begin the selection process for their animals to become therapy volunteers.
The Lucedale Farmers Market will reopen for the spring season May 22 near the George County Courthouse, offering locally grown produce and homemade goods from area vendors.
The effort is aimed at building support for Senate Bill 2614, which would give county law enforcement the authority to use radar for speed enforcement.
After years without a location to showcase artifacts, the Perry County Historical Society plans to reopen a county museum April 18 inside the former Bura Conway Public Library building in Runnelstown.
Mississippi has recorded an estimated 23 fire-related deaths so far this year. Officials said 17 of those deaths were linked to homes without working smoke alarms.
According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, crews are continuing paving work as part of resurfacing and safety improvements expected to be completed in 2026.
Pearl River County officials are encouraging residents to safely dispose of hazardous household materials during Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, March 7.
Volunteers are packing food boxes this week as part of Extra Table’s annual March of the Mayors campaign, a statewide effort to fight hunger across Mississippi.
