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Tunica-Biloxi Tribe regains possession of ancestral land in Marksville

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rssfeeds.clarionledger.com – Alexandria Town Talk – 2023-01-05 20:00:25

The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe and City of Marksville have signed an agreement that will transfer possession of the Marksville Prehistoric Indian Site southeast of town back to the tribe. “The pre-historic park is part of ancestral homeland and has been out of our possession for over 160 years,” tribe Chairman Marshall Pierite said. “It’s a sacred place for not only us but for our ancestors.”

Members of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe believe that to have a plan for the future, you need to know who you are, where you’ve been and where you are going.

The tribe and the city of Marksville recently signed an agreement that will transfer possession of the Marksville Prehistoric Indian Site southeast of town back to the Tunica-Biloxi Native American tribe.

It took 40 years of negotiating with the state, said tribe Chairman Marshall Pierite in a phone interview from Marksville. The state transferred the parcel to the City of Markville about five years ago. Pierite said the tribe is thankful…

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Gyms are offering spring sales to help you reach your fitness goals

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rssfeeds.clarionledger.com – Mississippi Clarion Ledger – 2023-03-10 11:29:25

Kettlebells of all weights to use in their workouts.

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

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Test-Taking Solution Foundation English-Language Arts Bootcamp

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

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The Jackson Zoo is hosting a Spring Break camp March 13-16.

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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