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Intention and innovation are around every corner at Mississippi’s first children’s museum.
There are certain places in Mississippi that don’t just hold space — they hold seasons of life.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport is one of those places.
I used to take my sons there when they were little, in the days of snack cups and “Mama, watch this!”—a pure slice of motherhood.
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Speaker Jason White called the 90-second Senate Education Committee hearing that killed HB 2 a “theatrical committee performance.”
While expressing frustration over the failure of school choice legislation this session, Speaker of the Mississippi House Jason White (R) said Monday that calling a special session to reconsider the bill is “not off the table.”
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The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s 41st annual Bacchus Ball Gala was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The evening included regional music, Creole cuisine, and a silent auction.
Held during carnival season, the gala helps ensure the foundation continues its mission ministering to Mississippians living with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Caroline Lowe was chairman of the benefit with co-chair Holly Voller. Attending the event were (from left) Desmond Black Thompson, Darcel Odom, Sabrina Walker, and Aminah Walker.
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Hancock Whitney Bank has announced a $25,000 donation to support the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry’s 10th Annual UMMC Dental Mission Week, scheduled for Feb. 2-5, 2026.
For the third year, Hancock Whitney Bank is a premium sponsor of Dental Mission Week, an annual initiative that provides free dental care to underserved, uninsured, and vulnerable adults and children across Mississippi. Patients travel from communities throughout the state to receive critical dental services during the weeklong event.
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The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s 41st annual Bacchus Ball Gala was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The evening included regional music, Creole cuisine, and a silent auction.
Held during carnival season, the gala helps ensure the foundation continues its mission ministering to Mississippians living with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Caroline Lowe was chairman of the benefit with co-chair Holly Voller. Attending the event were (from left) Sam Smith, Libby Bradberry, Robert Ray, Mary Smith, Gwen Jacobs, and Tally Berry.
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We Will Go’s “We Love Jackson” Luncheon was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The luncheon is the only fundraising event for the nonprofit. Coach Cliff Ellis was the guest speaker and several baskets were auctioned including a “We Love Jackson” basket.
Some of the efforts of We Will Go include distributing groceries to low-income families, afterschool care with a focus on literacy, and providing all day summer learning for students in need.
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The Mississippi Museum of Art Gallery Guild hosted artist Charlie Buckley for the fall meeting held at the Mississippi Museum of Art with more than 100 members attending. Buckley shared his techniques and stories about his work. He works exclusively as a painter.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Gallery Guild and how to become involved should email Sally North at Sallyfn79@gmail.com.
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Special Olympics Mississippi recently hosted the 2025 Gold Gala at Duling Hall. The event honored the accomplishments of more than 6,000 athletes across the state who compete with Special Olympics Mississippi.
Donna Sims and Rita Martinson, who both have served on the board for more than 25 years, were honored. The evening also included a live auction, dining and music from The Love Notez.
Special Olympics Mississippi is dedicated to providing continuous sports training and competition in Olympic-style events for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
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The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s 41st annual Bacchus Ball Gala was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The evening included regional music, Creole cuisine, and a silent auction.
Held during carnival season, the gala helps ensure the foundation continues its mission ministering to Mississippians living with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Caroline Lowe was chairman of the benefit with co-chair Holly Voller. Attending the event were (from left) Clint Campbell, Lauren Simmons, Abbey and Zach Osha.
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Sara Snelson Wallace
The Millsaps College Office of Institutional Advancement recently promoted Sara Wallace to Alumni Engagement Manager and Julia Kennedy to
Advancement Specialist. These changes will support Millsaps’ ongoing work to deepen alumni connections, enhance communication and create engaging experiences for alumni and friends of the college.
Both bring deep Millsaps roots, strong professional experience and a passion for serving the college community.
Wallace to Lead Alumni Engagement Efforts
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The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s 41st annual Bacchus Ball Gala was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The evening included regional music, Creole cuisine, and a silent auction.
Held during carnival season, the gala helps ensure the foundation continues its mission ministering to Mississippians living with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Caroline Lowe was chairman of the benefit with co-chair Holly Voller. Attending the event were (from left) David and Cindy Williams, and Kathy Eure
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The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s 41st annual Bacchus Ball Gala was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The evening included regional music, Creole cuisine, and a silent auction.
Held during carnival season, the gala helps ensure the foundation continues its mission ministering to Mississippians living with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Caroline Lowe was chairman of the benefit with co-chair Holly Voller. Attending the event were (from left) David Joseph, Jowilla Seqoy, and Warren Jones.
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On Saturday, February 14, MCM Partners will celebrate the Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) through their signature fundraising event, Ignite the Night: From Sea to Shining Sea. Attendees will embark on a coast-to-coast culinary journey. Planning the evening are (from left, back) Hillary James, Tyler Malouf, Alex Cooper, Savannah Tirey, Allison Barnes, Bonnie Newcomb, Haley Kinard, Havilah Bradshaw, Elinor Phillips, Renna Edwards, Annie Laurie Barrett; and (front) Rae Ann Lawrence, Blann Lutken, Jordan McGowan, Hana Lucas, Haley Brumfield, Manisha Patel.
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Sam Funches, senior at Germantown High School, signed with Gonzaga University to play basketball. At the signing were (from left, back) Head Coach Chris Love, Ivory Bowie, Twymond Howard; (front) Kalia, Sam, Kesha and Samuel Funches.
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Madison Central High School’s December Students of the Month are (from left, back) Eli Bowen, Sicily Flanagan, Lawson Kennedy, Melanie Carrasquillo; (middle row) Mehar Dillion, Bailey Kennedy, Lorin Walters, Sara Bejarno; and (front) Angelina Bieger, Jay Brown-Lewis, Chloe Amerson, Violet Daniels, and Jordan Hawkins. Not pictured are Kenzley Mahan and Deanna Randall.
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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the St. Andrew’s Lower School held a special big chapel service. The Rt. Rev. Dorothy Wells, current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, led the service. Participating were (from left, back) the Rev. Hailey Allin, the Rt. Rev. Wells, Andrew Mallette, Sterling Sinclair, Landen Zhou, Austin Zhou, Landon Webb, Tyler Dennis, LaTannia Ellerbe; and (front) Ilana Webster, Natalie Mahasi, and Natalie Wooten.
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St. Andrew’s Episcopal School’s fourth graders recently presented Seussical the Musical. Two cast members included (from left) Natalie Wooten and Lilli Cleek shown with flowers presented to them at the end of the production.
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This year’s Breakthrough T1D’s (formerly JDRF) Hope Gala is planned for February 21 at the Westin in downtown Jackson. The eventing starts at 6 p.m. with cocktails, a reception and silent auction. The dinner, live auction and Fund a Cure follows at 7:15 p.m. with the After-Party at 9:15 p.m. Proceeds from the night funds a research to cure Type 1 diabetes. Steering committee members include Elizabeth Hutchins, Graham Fairley, Ashley Craig, Mary Zimmerman, Madeleine Nichols, Lynn Russell, Anna Kate Stanford and Ashley Jackson.
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Officers of the Les Amies Luncheon Club for 2026 included (from left) Elizabeth Brown, Missy Daniel, Susan Kellum, Claudia Addison, Gerry Ann Houston, Debbie Peeples, Debye Haick and Anastasia Jones. Not pictured: Rebecca Long, Donna Evans, Karen Hulett, and Patty Ethridge.
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