SUMMARY: Bay St. Louis is preparing for the return of passenger trains with the upcoming Amtrak Mardi Gras Service, connecting the town to Mobile and New Orleans. This service, part of the Gulf Coast passenger rail project, will offer two daily round trips starting in July 2025. The historic L\&N Train Depot will serve as a key stop, revitalized with a \$270,000 grant. Local officials anticipate significant economic benefits, including a \$280 million annual boost to Mississippi’s economy. The new service aims to attract international visitors and possibly encourage long-term residents, fostering growth in Hancock County’s vibrant Depot District.

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SUMMARY: May is Older Americans Month, an observance led by the Administration for Community Living to recognize older Americans’ contributions and focus on aging trends. The 2025 theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” encourages a shift in how aging is viewed. In Mississippi, 22% of the population is aged 60 or older. Harrison County Senior Services supports its aging population with seven senior centers offering activities like arts and crafts, dancing, and day trips. These services promote socialization, well-being, and independence. Other counties in Mississippi also provide similar services, including Copiah, DeSoto, and Jackson counties.

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SUMMARY: Children need meaningful connections with nature to foster lifelong bonds that provide happiness and stress relief, as emphasized in Richard Louv’s “Last Child in the Woods.” The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) in Jackson serves as a vital place for this connection, offering engaging exhibits including aquariums, fossils, and traveling science displays. Outdoors, its trails reveal intimate wildlife encounters, such as observing bowfin fish caring for their fry. Supported by the state’s wildlife agency, MMNS offers educational experiences and has enhanced family-friendly features like a playground and trails. A museum membership encourages deeper engagement with nature for families and children.

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