Yesterday, kids at the Boys and Girls Club took a break from technology to learn an old tradition: canning. “Sometimes they go and purchase things at the store, and they’re not aware of its origins or where it came from. So, we’re trying to educate them,” said Elinore Hersey, a member of the Omicron Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Sorority, who hosted the event along with the Winston County Self Help Cooperative. Students learned how to manage their resources as well as a

The East Mississippi boys and girls club is celebrating its national boys and girls club week. This afternoon kids will have the opportunity to play in the bounce house, get their faces painted, listen to music and eat various treats. All at the boys and girls club. Jermaine Harris says, “Well this week we are celebrating national boys and girls club week and it comes around every year for about a week. And it’s a way that we always look to give back to our kids." This wee

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Divas on the run is inviting residents to run for the youth by participating in a 5k race and walk this Saturday at Highland park. “We do a 5k run, a two mile walk, and a one mile fun run. We start the race right here in the historic Highland park, and we run along the neighborhoods of 40th avenue and Highland avenue. It’s a very shaded route. There’s only one hill, so it’s a very fast route. So anybody looking for a pr need to come and do this race because you can defini

Adults showcased their skills in a 3-on-3 basketball shootout tournament Saturday to raise money to support the Boys and Girls Club of east Mississippi “I mean it’s just a great day for basketball and for getting together and having fun.” Kia of meridian, Budweiser, mugshots, and the city of Atlanta sponsored the tournament and gave away prizes. “We’re given an opportunity to help some of the young people in the community through donations, sponsorship prizes, and get involve

The staff of Kia of Meridian will do more than sell cars this weekend as they plan to put on a three-on-three basketball competition. An event Myron Moses says that sends proceeds to a worthy cause. The staff at KIA says along with the competition there will plenty of food and fun for visitors. Ricky Hood who serves as director for the Boys and Girls Club says they are honored that KIA chose them for the benefit. Hood said that due to their organization being non-profit in na