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Find out what makes this Mississippi town so cozy, it may surprise you
- Gen. Ulysses S. Grant allegedly said Port Gibson was too beautiful to burn
- Port Gibson is home to roughly 1,200 people
- The town has a number of historic churches and homes
Tree-lined streets, historic buildings, and its proximity to the Mississippi River are some of the factors that play into making Port Gibson the coziest small town in Mississippi in at least one poll.
The matchmaking platform MyDatingAdviser.com also ranked Port Gibson the 48th coziest in the nation. The criteria to be ranked a cozy small town include weather, food, and activities.
Port Gibson edged out Holly Springs, which…
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Gyms are offering spring sales to help you reach your fitness goals
Spring is fast approaching and if you want to get your body ready for the beach, never fear, several local gyms, yoga classes, boot camps and trainers in the Jackson area have tips and workout programs to help you reach your goals whether you are looking to burn fat or bulk up.
Pia Neejar, a gym expert and fitness trainer at Crunch Fitness in Ridgeland, said losing body fat starts with a healthy diet or a calorie deficit.
“Eating more veggies and protein to maintain muscle mass is where to start,” Neejar said. “While on the caloric deficit, you want to avoid fried and junk food. Drinking…
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Jackson, MS, non profit to host spring break English language camp
In the past year or so, Jackson area students and parents have been impacted by switching between in-person and virtual learning due to the Jackson water crisis, inclement weather and COVID-19.
For instance, the Jackson Public School District went to virtual learning on the first day of spring semester this year, after reporting Jan. 4 that more than half of its schools had low or no water pressure.
All of that switching between virtual and in-person schooling has impacted students' learning patterns.
Never fear, though, the non-profit Test-Taking Solution Foundation is hosting a Spring Break…
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Jackson, MS, to host Zoo Camp for Spring Break
The Jackson Zoo Spring Break Camp, a popular program for youth ages 6 through 12, is back for 2023 for the first time in several years.
Angela White, Jackson Zoo recreation manager and development director, said the camp was started about seven years ago but was temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and management transitions at the historic zoological park.
The camp will be held daily from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday, March 13, through Thursday, March 16.
Children will be able to learn about the many animals at the zoo and there will be zoo tours, recreational activities,…
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