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History of Lucedale’s Annual Christmas Parade
SUMMARY: The Lucedale Christmas Parade, a much-anticipated annual event, has been delighting the community since 1955, with Santa Claus as the centerpiece. The first parade featured 14 themed floats, including ones inspired by Mother Goose characters, sponsored by local clubs and organizations. Originally, in 1950, Santa would arrive escorted by the sheriff and high school band. The parade has evolved, with the Jaycees and later the Rotary Club taking over as sponsors, and the addition of a Grand Marshal started in 1990. The parade now boasts over 70 entries and is considered one of South Mississippi’s best, with this year’s Grand Marshals being the state champion high school girls’ softball team.
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Your Guide to Mississippi’s Tax-Free Weekend 2025
SUMMARY: The 2025 Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday runs from Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13, offering state sales tax exemptions on clothing, footwear, and school supplies under $100 per item. This event helps families prepare for school by easing the cost of necessary items and supports local businesses. Shoppers can use the holiday to save on back-to-school needs, holiday gifts, or general purchases. Online orders of qualifying items are also tax-free during this period. Coinciding with Amazon Prime Day, the holiday weekend promises extensive savings through overlapping promotions, making it an ideal time for Mississippi consumers to shop wisely.
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MDMR-USM Hatchery Training Program Enters Production Phase with Oyster Spawning and Mobile Unit Launch
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and the University of Southern Mississippi’s Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center have launched the next phase of their Aquaculture Advanced Seed Production Training Program. Starting July 12, participants will spawn oysters using a mobile hatchery and engage in larval culture, pediveliger setting, and seed grading. This free 100-hour program trains oyster farmers and professionals to expand off-bottom oyster aquaculture, focusing on water quality, broodstock conditioning, and hatchery operations. The initiative aims to build local hatchery capacity, reduce reliance on out-of-state seed, and strengthen Mississippi’s oyster industry with two production runs scheduled for 2025.
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Aging on the Coast: How Hancock County is Preparing for a Retirement-Ready Future
SUMMARY: Mississippi’s Hancock County is aging faster than the rest of the state, with 22% of residents aged 65 or older—up over 55% since 2010. The Hancock County Senior Citizen’s Center in Bay St. Louis serves as a vital hub, offering meals, transportation, mental health support, and social activities that combat senior isolation, a serious health risk. Supported by local funding and volunteers, the center fosters community and personal connection. Statewide, Mississippi’s four-year State Plan on Aging aims to expand services like long-term care and elder abuse prevention. The center’s director emphasizes honoring seniors’ stories and building a retirement-friendly community where no one ages alone.
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