The Lumberton Main Street Association is forming a grant committee to pursue new funding for downtown businesses, beginning with a $10,000 facade grant as its first test case.
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.
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a bill that would exempt certain roadway safety records from the state’s Public Records Act, including inspection reports used to evaluate potentially hazardous bridges and road conditions.
A proposal to create a 24-hour child care facility in Hattiesburg is gaining attention as families face long waitlists, limited hours and fewer state child care subsidies.
A memorial 5K walk and run in Lucedale will raise funds for scholarships and mental health support while honoring the life and legacy of clinical therapist Pamela McDonald on March 7.
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is urging South Mississippi residents to donate to local nonprofits Saturday, Feb. 28, as part of its annual 228 Day giving campaign.
Layne Bruce, Opinion Contributor
• February 23, 2026
With broad support, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed two bills last week that would close off many records related to bridge and roadway safety, as well as exempt large swaths of personally identifiable information from many documents.
The store will sell leatherworking materials, host free and paid classes, and serve as what city leaders describe as another step toward rebuilding Main Avenue.
