Selected Community Events
EMBDC Names May Ambassadors of the Month
May 23, 2013 - May 31, 2013 See Schedule
See ScheduleEMBDC Names May Ambassadors of the Month
Meridian, MS - The East Mississippi Business Development Corporation (EMBDC) recently presented its May Ambassador of the Month awards to three very deserving participants. In first place was Cindy Aucoin with Brown Printing, second place went to Derron Radcliff with MSU Riley Center, and third place went to Herman Stegall with Rush Health Systems. Also, winning the red ticket drawing was Raquel McGee with Great Southern National Bank. This drawing is from the pool of ambassadors who have attended EMBDC events over the past month.
This committee of dedicated volunteers assists with numerous membership activities and events throughout the year including ribbon cuttings and ground breakings conducted by the EMBDC. They work to secure new members and increase membership retention by building relationships and maintaining communication with existing and prospective members. This is group consists of a limited group of people. The EMBDC would be unable to do all that it does without these dedicated volunteers. To find out more about becoming an Ambassador for your community, contact the EMBDC at 601-693-1306.
The East Mississippi Business Development Corporation is a private, not-for-profit organization committed to improving economic vitality and quality of life for our citizens. The EMBDC serves as the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization for the community. The EMBDC is located at 1901 Front St., Suite A/ P.O Box 790, Meridian, MS 39302, or on the web at www.embdc.org.
Meredith Rea
Public Relations Coordinator
East Mississippi Business
Development Corporation
1901 Front Street
Meridian, MS 39301
601.693.1306
F 601.693.5638
www.embdc.org
MISS. HONOR FLIGHT PROGRAM ANNOUNCES FINAL MISSION TO THE WWII MEMORIAL
May 23, 2013 - Jun 13, 2013 See Schedule
See ScheduleOCTOBER FLIGHT PLANNED
MISSISSIPPI HONOR FLIGHT PROGRAM ANNOUNCES
FINAL MISSION TO THE WWII MEMORIAL
MS Gulf Coast Honor Flight* has announced the date for its fall/2013
flight to honor Mississippi’s WWII Veterans with a visit to the WWII
Memorial in Washington, DC.
Honor Flight VI will depart from Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport on
Tuesday October 1, 2013. This will be the group’s final flight.
Beginning with its inaugural flight in May, 2011, MGCHF has made five
trips, and taken 431 veterans to visit the WWII Memorial in Washington,
D.C. The October flight will fulfill the group’s original goal of six
flights and honoring at least 500 veterans with the free trip to see their
memorial.
The one-day free trip also takes the veterans to other sites including the
Lincoln, Korean and Vietnam Memorials, and the Iwo Jima Monument. An
emotionally moving visit to Arlington National Cemetery and The Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier concludes the tour with a viewing of the Changing of the
Guard and a wreath-laying by Mississippi veterans.
The public is asked to help spread word to WWII veterans across the state.
Applications are now being accepted and WWII veterans from anywhere in
Mississippi are urged to apply. Additional information and applications are
available online at the organization’s website, www.mgchonorflight.org or
by mail to P.O. Box 1912 Gautier, MS 39553. Churches, veterans’
organizations, friends and family members of Mississippi’s WWII veterans
are encouraged to help get information and applications to the veterans.
Fundraising is also underway toward the roughly $90,000 needed for the
event which includes a chartered plane, rental of tour buses and tour
guides in Washington, meals and supplies, shirts and hats and other
souvenir items and pre-flight orientation for each veteran. For the entire
trip, everything is provided absolutely free of charge to the honored
veterans. According to spokesperson Wayne Lennep, it is truly a
well-deserved “day of honor and appreciation” for our heroes of the
“Greatest Generation” and every effort is made to show the veterans our
utmost gratitude and give them an experience they will never forget.”
The group also hopes to raise enough funding to provide the veterans and
their spouses from all six flights with memorable, final “Grand Reunion
Gala” in November. The venue for the event is still undetermined but plans
are underway for dinner program with video and slideshow presentations of
the veterans from all flights along with a memorial video and remembrance
of those who have passed away since the program began. There also plans
for a WWII era canteen-style dinner show with entertainment provided by
WINGS Performing Arts of the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. 700 to 1000
people are expected to attend. Monies raised will allow for the event will
be free to the WWII veterans and their spouse or guest. According to
Lennep, it will be a fitting final “Thank you” from the people of
Mississippi to our WWII heroes.
MGC Honor Flight is a nonprofit program sponsored in partnership with
Kiwanis Division 14 Foundation. Donations may be mailed to MGC Honor Flight
Program c/o Kiwanis Division 14 Foundation 2000 24th Avenue, Gulfport, MS
39501. Contributions to the MGC Honor Flight program will be received and
administered by the Kiwanis Foundation and will be dedicated solely to the
Honor Flight program. Additional information about corporate sponsorships
is also available online at www.mgchonorflight.org
A joint statement from the Board members of MS Gulf Coast Honor Flight: “We
would like to express our sincere appreciation to the good people of
Mississippi for the generosity they have shown by supporting this program
to honor our WWII veterans over the past two and a half years. We ask for
your continuing support for this one last mission to- as we have said of
previous flights, help re-write this final chapter of the lives of our WWII
veterans. The Greatest Generation deserves nothing less!”
Blood Donors Needed to Sustain Holiday Blood Supply
May 22, 2013 - May 31, 2013 See Schedule
United Blood Services 1177 Bonita Lakes Circle Meridian, MSBlood Donors Needed to Sustain Holiday Blood Supply
Meridian, MS. "Memorial weekend can be a tough time for local blood centers, and United Blood Services is no exception. With school letting out, graduation, and people prepping for the long holiday weekend, the number of people volunteering to donate blood significantly falls off. Memorial Day also marks the season of high blood usage at our local hospitals,” explained Sr. Donor Recruitment Representative, Cheryl Reed. “We are asking the public to take time this week or next week to donate blood.” In light of all the recent tragedies, donating blood is a great way to help others and count your blessings of good health.
United Blood Services is currently struggling to have an adequate supply of O blood type for our area hospital patients. Although all blood types are needed, O blood type can be transfused to many other blood types.
You can save a life by giving your pint of precious lifesaving blood at
Donate blood at United Blood Services, 1177 Bonita Lakes Circle in Meridian, MS
All donors will receive a special gift and be automatically registered to win a $500 travel voucher.
NEW!!! Quick & easy donor self-interview process!!
On the day of your donation, follow this link https://edhq.unitedbloodservices.org to complete the health history questionnaire on our website. The health history must be completed the same day as the donation; it cannot be completed a day or two ahead of time. Once you’re done, print the Fast Track Donation Ticket and bring it with you to your donation. It’s that simple!
Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 must have signed permission from a parent or guardian.
United Blood Services has been this area’s non-profit community blood provider since the 1950s and serves patients in 74 hospitals in Mississippi and West Alabama. The United Blood Services network is one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit blood service organizations, and is a founding member of America’s Blood Centers and the AAB
Monday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - CLOSED
Friday - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday - Noon - 6 p.m.
Jimmie Rodgers' Wreath-Laying Ceremony
May 26, 2013 2:00 PM
Oak Grove Cemetery Meridian, MsPlease join fans, friends and family of Jimmie Rodgers," The Father of Country Music" at his gravesite at Oak Grove Cemetery in Meridian, Mississippi on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. for the traditional wreath laying ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of his death on May 26, 1933 in New York City. Rodgers passed away at the Taft Hotel just two days after completing his final recordings. His body was brought by train to his home town of Meridian, Mississippi for burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bonita.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT BETTY LOU JONES AT bebestuartjones@comcast.net or 601-917-4344.
Meridian Main Street - Calendar of Events
May 20, 2013 - May 26, 2013 See Schedule
See ScheduleCalendar of Downtown Events
May 20th - 26th Vol. III No. 21
Monday, May 20, 2013
Event: New Line!
Location: LaBiche Jewelers
Time: All week
For More Information: Call 601.693.6071
Come in and see our beautiful new line of Diamond Marriage and
Christian Marriage Symbol Jewelry.
Event: Pandora is Here!
Location: The Liberty Shop
Time: All week
For more information: Call 601.693.533
Event: Half Off Bottles of Wine
Location: Weidmann's
Time: All Day
For More Information: Call 601.581.5770
Event: Young Professionals of Meridian Meeting
Location:Rush Foundation Hospital Private Dining Room
Time: 12pm - 1pm
For More Information: Call 601.693.1306
Young Professionals of Meridian is for those individuals ranging in ages 21-45, or young at heart. The monthly meetings have a different speaker each time and focus on various topics from community service to business. Website: www.ypmeridian.com
Event: Run For The Wall
Location: Doughboy Monument, Downtown Meridian
Time: 3:45pm
For More Information: Call 601.938.0392
Run for The Wall. Motorcycle riders arrive at 3:45pm at the Doughboy Monument. Riders ride past the monument in route to the Ag Center on Highway 19 South. A Fly-Over is also scheduled. Contact Jim Swartz, 601.938.0392. jimswartz35@yahoo.com
Event: Bo and The Show
Location: Echo Lounge
Time: 9pm
For More Information: Call 601.693.1523
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Event: Live Music with Matt Jones
Location:Weidmann's
Time: 7pm
For More Information: Call 601.581.5770
Event: Southern Drive
Location: Echo Lounge
Time: 9pm
For More Information: Call 601.693.1523
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Event: Gary and Jacob Walters/Aaron Reichert Exhibition
Location: Meridian Museum of Art
Time: 11am - 5pm(Wednesday-Saturday)
For More Information: Call 601.693.1501
Exhibition will be at the Museum until June 1, 2013. Admission to the Museum is free.
Event:Ladies' Night
Location: Weidmann's
Time: 4pm till close
For More Information: Call 601.581.5770
Event: Karaoke w/Karaoke Chris & Service Industry Night
Location: Rhythm & Brews
Time: 8pm
For More Information: Call 601.282.5608
Event: The Chad Peavy Band
Location: Echo Lounge
Time: 9pm
For More Information: Call 601.693.1523
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Event:Meridian Police Department Ribbon Cutting
Location:210 A 22nd Avenue South
Time:10am
For More Information: Call 601.485.1927
Event: Karaoke/Open Mic Night
Location: Faces Lounge
Time: 10pm
For More Information: Call 601.880.6315
No cover.
Event: Ladies Night & Chad Peavy Band
Location: Rhythm & Brews
Time: 8pm
For More Information: Call 601.282.5608
Event Scott McQuaig and The Tomcats:
Location: Echo Lounge
Time: 9pm
For More Information: Call 601.693.1523
Event: DJ
Location: Brickhouse Bar & Grill
Time: 9pm
For More Information: Call 601.286.3153
Friday, May 24, 2013
Event: MUM Day
Location:Meridian Underground Music
Time:All Day
For More Information:Call 601.485.1363
Event: Thirty 9 South
Location: Echo Lounge
Time: 8pm
For More Information: Call 601.693.1523
Event: DJ Soundwave/Ladies Night
Location: Faces Lounge
Time: 8pm
For More Information: Call 601.880.6315
Ladies Free before 9am. $5 after 9pm.
Event: Live Music with Kenny Suire
Location: Weidmann's
Time:9pm
For More Information:Call 601.581.5770
Event: Live Music
Location: Brickhouse Bar & Grill
Time: 9pm
For More Information: Call 601.286.3153
Event: Live Music
Location:Rhythm and Brews
Time: 9pm
For More Information: Call 601.282.5608
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Event: Live Music
Location: Brickhouse Bar & Grill
Time: 7pm
For More Information: Call 601.286.3153
Event: Live Music with Kenny Suire
Location: Weidmann's
Time: 9pm
For More Information: Call 601.581.5770
Event: Mojo Trio
Location: Rhythm and Brews
Time: 9pm
For More Information: Call 601.282.5608
Event: Thirty 9 South
Location: Echo Lounge
Time: 9pm
For More Information: Call 601.693.1523
Event: Just a Few Cats featuring Alvin Garrett & Logan
Location: Faces Lounge
Time: 10pm
For More Information: Call 601.880.6315
Grammy Nominee Alvin Garrett and Logan the Entertainer. $10 cover
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Event:Jazz Brunch with Steve Watson
Location: Weidmann's
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
For More Information: Call 601.581.5770
Event: Jimmie Rodgers Festival 2013 Wreath Laying Ceremony
Location: Oak Grove Cemetery
Time: 2pm
For More Information: Call Betty Lou Jones 601.917.4344
Event: Bo and The Show
Location: Echo Lounge
Time: 9pm
For More Information: Call 601.693.1523
Meridian Main Street is an award winning not-for-profit, public/private partnership working in concert with others for the revitalization of downtown Meridian. To join Main Street, call 601.693.7480 or visit our website http://meridianmainstreet.com. To submit a downtown event, email johnmcclure@meridianmainstreet.com by Wednesday prior to the event.
"Meet Me in St. Louis"
Aug 16, 2013 - Aug 18, 2013 See Schedule
Temple Theatre Meridian, MSThe Meridian Performing Arts Center presents ...
"Meet Me in St. Louis"
Performance Dates ...
Friday, August 16th - 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 17th 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 18th 2:00 pm
Tickets .... $ 15 Adults
$10 Students
for info, call ...
Susie Johnson - (601) 604-2129
Sarah Benton - (601) 527-6812
Susie Johnson - (601) 604-2129
Sarah Benton - (601) 527-6812
Auditions for ..."Meet Me in St. Louis"
May 30, 2013 - May 31, 2013 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Trinity Presbyterian Church 4223 Poplar Springs Drive Meridian, MSThe Meridian Performing Arts Center will conduct Auditions for
"Meet Me in St. Louis"
Audition Dates will be May 30th & 31st
at Trinity Presbyterian Church - 4223 Poplar Springs Drive
Meridian, MS.
All ages ... be prepared to sing 16 bars of a show tune ...
(bring sheet music)
Note ... Performance Dates will be held at the Temple Theatre
August 16th & 17th at 7 pm and
August 18th at 2 pm
Tickets for the performance will be ...
$15 Adults
$10 Students
Call ...
Susie Johnson - (601) 604-2129
Sarah Benton - (601) 527-6812
Susie Johnson - (601) 604-2129
Sarah Benton - (601) 527-6812
60TH ANNIVERSARY JIMMIE RODGERS FESTIVAL IS GIANT SUCCESS!
May 20, 2013 - May 26, 2013 N/A
See Schedule60TH ANNIVERSARY JIMMIE RODGERS FESTIVAL IS GIANT SUCCESS!
WOW! WHAT A TEAM EFFORT! WHAT A TEAM! WE REALLY WORKED HARD AND OUR HARD WORK SHOWED OFF FROM THURSDAY –SATURDAY! WE REPRESENTED JIMMIE AND OUR MISSION IN THE BEST LIGHT POSSIBLE! IN SPITE OF THE WEATHER WE HAD A GOOD NIGHT WITH ROOTS N BLUES ON THURSDAY! THE SYMPOSIUM WAS FABULOUS! THE RILEY CENTER REALLY DID US PROUD WITH LOTS OF MENTIONS OF JIMMIE RODGERS FROM DENNIS AT RILEY AND FROM THE TIME JUMPERS AND VINCE GILL. THE TALENT SHOW WAS GREAT! ARTS AND CRAFTS GREAT ! CAR SHOW WAS WONDERFUL! VENDORS GREAT! PARADE MADE ME HAVE CHILLS! JIMMIE’S JAM WAS SUPERB! THANKS TO EACH AND EVERY BOARD MEMBER WHO PULLED THEIR WEIGHT AND MADE THIS COME TOGETHER AND HAPPEN! ALL IN ALL WE “DONE GOOD!”.
SPECIAL THANKS TO RICHARD FERGUSON FOR HIS FANTASTIC LEADERSHIP AS FESTIVAL CHAIRMAN! BIG THANK YOU TO JOSH TAYLOR FOR HIS HARD WORK AS CO-CHAIRMAN AND HIS WORK ON PR! THANKS TO RON HARPER FOR A GREAT CAR SHOW AND PARADE AS WELL AS VAN MAC FOR HIS HELP! THANKS TO JENNIFER TAYLOR FOR BEING A GREAT VOLUNTEER CHAIR AND HER MANY STEPS! THANKS TO BILLY DUCKWORTH FOR GOOD VENDORS AND LOTS OF ORGANIZATION IN THAT! THANKS TO BARBARA WATSON FOR GREAT COORDINATION OF THE QUEENS, TALENT SHOW, AND MANY OTHER DUTIES! THANKS TO STACEY FOR GOOD ARTS AND CRAFTS, T-SHIRT AND CD SALES AND LOTS MORE! THANKS TO COOPER FOR HIS HARD WORK ON SPONSORSHIPS! THANKS TO KEN FLINT FOR LOTS OF GOOD PICTURES AND MUCH MUSCLE ON SETTING UP! THANKS TO RICK COURTNEY FOR THURSDAY AND OTHER DUTIES! THANKS TO BRAD GARRETT FOR JUKE JOINT COORDINATION AND MANY OTHER TASKS! THANKS TO CAROLYN SMITH FOR HER HARD WORK IN KEEPING UP WITH OUR MONEY! THANKS TO SHINE POGUE FOR HER CONSTANT WATCH OVER OUR FOOD AND BEVERAGE NEEDS FOR HOSPITALITY! THANKS TO SCOTT STEVENS FOR EMCEEING THE TALENT SHOW! HE DID A GREAT JOB AND WOULD HAVE BEEN WITH US MORE EXCEPT FOR HIS OSCAR WINNING PERFORMANCE IN BYE BYE BIRDIE(HE IS OUR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE THEATRE PART OF OUR WORLD THE MERIDIAN LITTLE THEATRE). THANKS TO GREG HATCHER FOR HIS MUSEUM COORDINATION AND ON GOING SUPPORT. (He had a big wedding reception at Soule and that required his presence non stop from Thursday-Saturday with caterers. Brides and grooms, mothers of the bride, etc. after all that is his job responsibility and he had to be there but he did slip away to attend the Symposium on Friday. )
I CAN NOT BEGIN TO MENTION ALL THAT EVERYONE DID! JUST KNOW THAT WE ARE APPRECIATIVE OF YOUR INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN MAKING THE 60TH A GREAT SUCCESS! FOR LACK OF BETTER WORDS “ THANKS FOR AND TO EACH OF YOU AND EVERYTHING YOU DID!!!”
THANKS TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS! THEY WERE GREAT!
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! We could not do this without them!
THANKS TO THE CITY OF MERIDIAN! WOW! TIM MILLER! JERRY RICKS! DAVID SHARP! MAYOR CHERI BARRY! MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL! CASEY NULL! WHAT WOULD WE HAVE DONE WITHOUT THEIR SUPPORT!
THANKS TO TOURISM! THEY WERE GREAT CHEERLEADERS ALL THE WAY! THE $15,000 MADE OUR MARKETING POSSIBLE!
WTOK-TV REALLY BLEW IT OUT FOR US! THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR WTOK-TV AND TIM WALKER, CHIP SCARBOROUGH, CHRISTIAN MONSOUR, BRADY RUSHING, DEANA DAY, WADE PHILLIPS, SHEILA MCLAIN, ANDREA WILLIAMS, THOMAS BURTON, JOHN JOHNSON, AND THE WHOLE TEAM AT WTOK! WE REALLY APPRECIATE THEM AND THEIR SPONSORSHIP!
THANKS TO THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR THEIR CONTINUING SUPPORT!
THANKS TO OUR MEDIA SPONSORS! THEY REALLY DID A GREAT JOB OF PROMOTIONS!
THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY JIMMIE RODGERS FESTIVAL IS HISTORY NOW! IT WILL BE MARKED IN THE HISTORY OF JIMMIE RODGERS AND MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI AS A GREAT SUCCESS DUE TO MANY REASONS THE FOREMOST BEING THE HARD WORKING BOARD AND ITS MANY PARTNERS!
Benefit Program for Pastor L.C. Thedford
May 26, 2013 5:00 pm
El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 2300-State Blvd. Meridian, MSWe the President, Officers, and Members of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, Inc cordially invite you and your church family to attend a Benefit Program that is being held to assist one of our faithful members, Pastor L. C. Thedford. Pastor Thedford has been a faithful Pastor in this community for many years.
Because of his recent sickness, and hospital stay, a benefit program will be held to help him and his family during this time. The Benefit Program will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. It will be held at the El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, located at 2300-State Blvd., Meridian, MS. The guest speaker will be Rev. Gary Houston, Pastor of the New Hope Blackwater Missionary Baptist Church, Daleville, MS and President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, Inc. Musical Selections will be provided by New Hope Blackwater Baptist Church Choir of Daleville, MS, Fitkins Memorial Church of the Nazarene, and Rev. Joe Moore, & Many, Many others.
Everyone is asked to come out and help make this Benefit Program a success. In addition, we are asking Each Pastor/Minister to contribute $25.00 and each church to contribute $100.00. For more information, you may call (601) 490-0759. Thanking you in advanced.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Gary Houston, President
MLT Youth Workshop
Jul 22, 2013 - Jul 26, 2013 9:00 am - 12:00 noon each day
Meridian Little Theatre Highway 39 North Meridian, MSMLT's "Youth Workshop"
July 22nd - 26th
for students grades 1 - 6
Cost is $50
Payable to:
MLT CenterStage
P.O. Box 3157
Meridian, MS 39301
info .... (601) 482-6371
mltcenterstage@yahoo.com
MLT Musical Theatre Camp
Jul 8, 2013 - Jul 19, 2013 9:00 am - 3:00 pm each day
Meridian Little Theatre Highway 39 North Meridian, MSMLT Musical Theatre Camp ...
July 8th - 19th
This is for students, grades 6 thru 12.
Cost is $100
payable to ...
MLT Broadway Workshop
P.O. Box 3157
Meridian, MS 39301
info ... (601) 482-6371
Make-A-Wish Foundation "Garage Sale"
May 24, 2013 - May 25, 2013 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
10165 Lynwood Drive, Tanglewood Subdivision Meridian, MSMay 24 and 25, Friday and Saturday from 7 AM to 2 PM,Make A Wish Garage Sale at 10165 Lynwood Drive, Tanglewood Esates. New Sears Workout Bench 50.00, New Twin size box springs 25.00 each, Epson Multi Funtion Fax, Printer, Copier 25.00., Size 36B Prothesis with 2 bras 100.00, cloths and shoes, 50 each, books,cds VHS 25 cents each, new items each month. For more information please call Brenda at 601-483-8144.
20th Year Pastoral Anniversary
May 26, 2013 2:00 pm
Little Hope Baptist Church 3534 Little Hope Road Lisman, AlabamaLittle Hope Baptist Church
3534 Little Hope Road
Lisman, Alabama 36912
You are cordially invited to the 20th Year Anniversary program for our
Pastor, James E. Sheffield and his wife, on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
The guest minister will be pastor Clovese Snowden, Daphne, Alabama.
May God bless you.
The Deacon Board
Cynthia Roberts (Phone # 205-398-3970
EMBDC - Ribbon Cuttings
May 10, 2013 - May 29, 2013 See Schedule
See ScheduleSam's Club Re-Grand Opening
715 Bonita Drive
Friday, May 10th
9:30am
Highland Park Frisbee Golf Course Ribbon Cutting
Highland Park – Near Parks & Rec Office
Friday, May 10th
3pm
Belk – 125 Years Celebration
1350 Bonita Lakes
Wednesday, May 29th
9am
Meredith Rea
Public Relations Coordinator
East Mississippi Business
Development Corporation
1901 Front Street, Suite A
Meridian, MS 39301
601.693.1306
F 601.693.5638
www.embdc.org
Revival Services
May 28, 2013 - May 30, 2013 7:00 pm nightly
31st Missionary Baptist Church 3411 - 20th Street Meridian, MS31st Missionary Baptist Church of Meridian will have Revival Services
May 28th - 30th nightly at 7:00
Guest Evangelist ... Rev. Washington McKenzie, pastor of
Mt. Rose Missionary Baptist Church
Quitman, MS
Dr. S.L. Thompson is pastor of 31st MBC
Relay For Life of Lauderdale County
Jun 7, 2013 - Jun 8, 2013 6:00 pm - 6:00 am
Lauderdale County Ag. CenterRelay For Life of Lauderdale County will be held at the Lauderdale County Ag Center on Friday, June 7 from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m.
The Relay For Life Committee encourages teams to continue fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society. You may call Tripp Ward at 601-616-2389 or Gina Conner at 601-938-6409 with questions.
Your help in spreading the word of the changes as well as keeping the positive momentum and enthusiasm is very much appreciated.
Julie Boles
Relay For Life of Lauderdale County Committee
Promotions Chair
Communication Manager
East Mississippi Electric Power Association
Office. 601.581.8624
Fax. 601.581.8625
emepa.com / Facebook / Twitter
Save for Education Day
May 29, 2013 2:00pm-4:00pm
103 S Frontage Road Suite 308 Meridian, MS 39301Edward Jones is recognizing May 29 (5/29) as Save for Education Day, a firm-wide holiday that's name is derived from a popular college saving tool called a 529 Plan.
It will be from 2:00- 4:00. It is a 529 Day Meet and Greet so it is come and go.
Mary Malone, 601-482-5400
Meridian Public Schools - May Calendar
May 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013 See Schedule
See SchedulePoplar Springs Elementary Title I Advisory Meeting
Wednesday, May 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Panda Staff Development Room
Parents, staff, and community members are invited to attend the Title One planning meeting.
MCT2 Science Test for Fifth and Eighth grades
Wednesday, May 1 – Thursday, May 2
MHS Girls Basketball Tryouts
Wednesday, May 1 – Thursday, May 2
Parkview Elementary Gifted Gala
Thursday, May 2
The Gifted Gala is an annual event presented by the students of the Gifted Education programs in MPSD. This presentation, which takes place on each elementary and middle school campus, provides parents, teachers, students, administrators, and community members a chance to view products and projects created by students in Explore and Artquest. Students will host visitors during grade-level activity periods at the elementary school and regular Explore class periods at the middle schools. The gifted education teacher will be available to host throughout the day.
Northwest Middle Gifted Gala
Thursday, May 2
The Gifted Gala is an annual event presented by the students of the Gifted Education programs in MPSD. This presentation, which takes place on each elementary and middle school campus, provides parents, teachers, students, administrators, and community members a chance to view products and projects created by students in Explore and Artquest. Students will host visitors during grade-level activity periods at the elementary school and regular Explore class periods at the middle schools. The gifted education teacher will be available to host throughout the day.
Meridian High School Honors and Awards Program for Seniors
Thursday, May 2 – 6:00 p.m.
Meridian High School Auditorium
Parkview Elementary Hawaiian Luau
Friday, May 3
Good Behavior Activity for K-5th Grades
Poplar Springs Elementary Kindergarten Program "Barnyard Moosical"
Friday, May 3 - 10:30 a.m.
Auditorium
Kindergarten students will perform an arts integrated program celebrating all the wonderful skills that they have learned throughout the year.
Northwest Middle Eighth Grade Prom
Friday, May 3 - 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Northwest Gym
8th Grade students only
Oakland Heights Elementary Gifted Gala
Friday, May 3
The Gifted Gala is an annual event presented by the students of the Gifted Education programs in MPSD. This presentation, which takes place on each elementary and middle school campus, provides parents, teachers, students, administrators, and community members a chance to view products and projects created by students in Explore and Artquest. Students will host visitors during grade-level activity periods at the elementary school and regular Explore class periods at the middle schools. The gifted education teacher will be available to host throughout the day.
West Hills Elementary Gifted Gala
Friday, May 3
The Gifted Gala is an annual event presented by the students of the Gifted Education programs in MPSD. This presentation, which takes place on each elementary and middle school campus, provides parents, teachers, students, administrators, and community members a chance to view products and projects created by students in Explore and Artquest. Students will host visitors during grade-level activity periods at the elementary school and regular Explore class periods at the middle schools. The gifted education teacher will be available to host throughout the day.
MHS South State Track Meet
Saturday, May 4
Gulfport, MS
Meridian High School Honors and Awards Program for Freshman, Sophomores, & Juniors
Sunday, May 5 – 3:00 p.m.
Meridian High School Auditorium
SATP2 Testing
Monday, May 6 – Monday, May 13
High school students will take the state test in the areas of Biology I, U.S. History, Algebra I, and English II.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10
MPSD truly appreciates our teachers for their hard work and dedication to the students of Meridian!!
Carver Middle Gifted Gala
Monday, May 6
The Gifted Gala is an annual event presented by the students of the Gifted Education programs in MPSD. This presentation, which takes place on each elementary and middle school campus, provides parents, teachers, students, administrators, and community members a chance to view products and projects created by students in Explore and Artquest. Students will host visitors during grade-level activity periods at the elementary school and regular Explore class periods at the middle schools. The gifted education teacher will be available to host throughout the day.
West Hills Elementary Third and Fourth grade Mania
Monday, May 6
Students will rotate through fun learning centers in preparation for the MCT2.
Carver Middle Service Project for the Care Lodge
Tuesday, May 7
Crestwood Elementary Family Feud MCT2 Review
Tuesday, May 7 - Thursday, May 9
Crestwood Cafetorium
Ross Collins Child Care Class Graduation
Wednesday, May 8 – 2:30 p.m.
Oakland Heights Elementary Second Grade Nature Hike
Wednesday, May 8
Second grade students will take a field trip to Pine Lake Camp for a nature hike.
Parkview Elementary Fourth Grade Tailgate Party
Wednesday, May 8
Fourth graders will gear up for MCT2 with a tailgate party.
Oakland Heights Elementary Pre-K Field Trip to Bonita Lakes
Thursday, May 9
Pre-K students will take their annual field trip to Bonita Lakes.
T.J. Harris Elementary Pre-K Celebration
Thursday, May 9 - 10:00 a.m.
Lower Campus Cafeteria
Northwest Middle Athletic Banquet
Friday, May 10 - 6:00 p.m.
Gymnasium
Banquet for student athletes
Poplar Springs Elementary MCT2 Pep Rally
Friday, May 10 - 2:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Third through fifth grade students and staff will celebrate achievements of the school year and get "fired up" for MCT2 testing!
Magnolia Middle School Red Carpet Affair
Saturday, May 11 – 4 p.m.
El Bethel Baptist Church Family Life Center (2300 State Blvd, Meridian, MS)
This event will honor all of the students that have maintained honor roll status during the academic calendar year.
MHS 6A State Track Championship
Saturday, May 11th
Pearl, MS
Crestwood Elementary MCT2 Spirit Rally
Monday, May 13 - 1:30 p.m.
Parkview Elementary MCT2 Pep Rally
Monday, May 13
Students get cheered on by Magnolia Middle School cheerleaders.
Parkview Elementary “Parkview’s Got Talent”
Monday, May 13 - 1:30 p.m.
Students at Parkview show off their talents.
MCT2 Testing
Tuesday, May 14- Friday, May 17
Students in grades 3-8 will take the state test in Language Arts and Math.
MHS Freshman Day
Wednesday, May 15
MPSD Retirement Reception
Thursday, May 16 – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Multi-Purpose Building (MHS Campus)
Join us as we honor the 2012-13 MPSD retirees for their hard work and dedication to the students of Meridian!
Northwest Middle School Field Day
Friday, May 17 - 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Football practice field
Oakland Heights Elementary Fifth grade Trip to Washington, D.C.
Friday, May 17 through Wednesday, May 22
Poplar Springs Elementary Fifth Grade Awards Day
Friday, May 17 - 8:30 a.m.
Auditorium
The achievements of 5th grade students will be highlighted during the awards program with the 5th Grade Picnic to follow.
Poplar Springs Elementary Fifth Grade Washington Trip
Friday, May 17 through Thursday, May 23
Fifth grade students and chaperones will depart on May 17 at 7 p.m. for a field trip to our nation's capital and will return on May 23, 2013.
Crestwood Elementary Field Day
Monday, May 20
Field Day will be held all day with a Talent Show at 8:15 a.m.
Oakland Heights Elementary Third Grade Awards Day
Monday, May 20
Poplar Springs Elementary Third and Fourth Grades Awards Day
Monday, May 20 - 9:00 a.m.
Auditorium
The achievements of 3rd and 4th grade students will be highlighted.
T.J. Harris Elementary Funshine Day
Monday, May 20 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Games, fun, and food!
Carver Middle Awards Program
Tuesday, May 21 – 6 p.m.
Carver Gym
Crestwood Elementary Awards Day
Tuesday, May 21
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. - Pre-K through Second Grades
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. – Third through Fifth Grades
Crestwood Elementary Fifth Grade Promotion Celebration
Tuesday, May 21 – 6 p.m.
Magnolia Middle Eighth Grade Promotional Program
Tuesday, May 21 - 6:00 p.m.
Magnolia Auditorium
This program will honor all 8th grade students that will be moving on to Meridian High School next year. Awards will be handed out for various achievements as well.
Northwest Middle Eighth Grade Field Trip to Mississippi State University
Tuesday, May 21
Oakland Heights Elementary Third Grade Field Trip to Huntsville, AL
Tuesday, May 21
Parkview Elementary Fifth Grade Awards Program
Tuesday, May 21 - 9:00 a.m.
Magnolia Auditorium
Poplar Springs Elementary Celebrate ARTS!
Tuesday, May 21
9:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Pre K through 2nd grade students participate in sessions provided by local artists
10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Brown bag lunch concerts for all students
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - 3rd through 5th grade students participate in sessions provided by local artists
West Hills Elementary May Festival
Tuesday, May 21 – 8:30 to 2 p.m.
The community is invited to participate in the West Hills May Festival. There will be pony rides, petting zoo, teachers vs. students basketball game, relay races, and a food court. Join us for the fun!
Northwest Middle STAR Student Trip to New Orleans
Wednesday, May 22
Parkview Elementary Kindergarten Awards Program
Wednesday, May 22 - 9:00 a.m.
Magnolia Auditorium
T.J. Harris Elementary Fifth Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation
Wednesday, May 22 - 9:00 a.m.
T.J. Harris Gymnasium
Northwest Middle School Eighth grade Promotion Ceremony
Thursday, May 23 - 5:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Graduation ceremony for 8th grade students
Last Day of School and Early Dismissal
Friday, May 24
Elementary students will be dismissed at 12:40 p.m.
Secondary students will be dismissed at 1:10 p.m.
Poplar Springs Elementary Talent Show
Friday, May 24 -9:00 a.m.
Auditorium
The talents of third through fifth grade students are showcased in this final activity of the school year.
Meridian High School Graduation
Friday, May 24 – 7:30 p.m.
Ray Stadium
Small Learning Community Teacher Training
Thursday, May 30 through Friday, May 31
Ross Collins
Teachers for the Health, STEM, and Visual and Performing Arts Small Learning Communities will receive training.
Elizabeth E. McDonald
Public Relations Director
Meridian Public Schools
601-482-0423
emcdonald@mpsd.k12.ms.us
CENTER RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH - Shubuta - May Calendar
May 5, 2013 - May 26, 2013 See Schedule
Center Ridge Baptist Church 760 County Road 267 Shubuta, MSCenter Ridge Baptist Church
760 County Road 267
Shubuta, MS 39360
Sunday Worship Service
Pastor’s Appreciation
33Years of Service
May 5, 2013
Center Ridge Baptist Church, in Shubuta MS, will be celebrating Pastors Lorenzo and Cathy Carter 33 Years of Pastoral Services on Sunday, May 5, 2013, @ 11:00 a.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Darron Chapman, Pastor of Philadelphia Baptist Church of Buckatunna, MS. For more information call (601) 776-3649. Pastor Lorenzo Carter.
Mother’s Day Program
May 12, 2012
Center Ridge Baptist Church, in Shubuta, MS, will be hosting a, “Mother’s Day Program,” on Sunday, May 12, 2013 @ 8:00 a.m. For more information call (601) 776-3649. Pastor Lorenzo Carter.
Marriage Enrichment Class
May 22, 2013
Center Ridge Baptist Church, in Shubuta MS, will be hosting a, “Marriage Enrichment Class,” on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, @ 7:00 p.m. For more information call (601) 776-3649. Pastor Lorenzo Carter.
Children Connection Program
May 26, 2013
Center Ridge Baptist Church, in Shubuta MS, will be hosting “Children Connection Program,” on Sunday, May 26, 2013, @ 11:00 a.m. There will be dedication of the babies and special prayer of protection. For more information call (601) 776-3649. Pastor Lorenzo Carter.
Center Ridge Baptist Church - Collinsville - May Calendar
May 5, 2013 See Schedule
Center Ridge Baptist Church Second Location 11746 Jeff Hearn Road Collinsville, MSCenter Ridge Baptist Church
Second Location
11746 Jeff Hearn Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
Sunday Worship Service
May 5, 2013
Center Baptist Church, in Collinsville MS, will have Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 11:00 a.m. For more information call (601) 776-3649. Pastor Lorenzo Carter.
Sunday Worship Service
May 12, 2013
Center Baptist Church, in Collinsville MS, will have Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 11:00 a.m. For more information call (601) 776-3649. Pastor Lorenzo Carter.
The 411 on Dating, Relating, and Mating Conference
May 16, 2013
Center Ridge Baptist Church, in Collinsville, MS, will be hosting a, “ The 411 on Dating, Relating, and Mating Conference, on Thursday, May 16, 2013, @ 7:00 p.m. For more information call (601) 776-3649. Pastor Lorenzo Carter.
Sunday Worship Service
May 19, 2013
Center Ridge Baptist Church, in Collinsville MS, will have Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 11:00 a.m. For more information call (601) 776-3649. Pastor Lorenzo Carter.
Sunday Worship Service
May 26, 2013
Center Ridge Baptist Church, in Collinsville MS, will have Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 8:00 a.m. For more information call (601) 776-3649. Pastor Lorenzo Carter.
Jimmie Rodgers Festival 2013
May 16, 2013 - May 26, 2013 See Schedule
See ScheduleJimmie Rodgers Festival 2013
Kickoff Block Party
Featuring All Night Long Blues Band, Jimmy ‘Duck’ Holmes, and Jimmie Rodgers as performed by Britt Gully
Thursday, May 16, 2013
6 p.m.
Dumont Plaza, Meridian, Miss.
$5 General Admission
MSU Riley Center for the Performing Arts Concert
Featuring The Time Jumpers
Friday, May 17, 2013
7:30 p.m.
MSU-Riley Center, Meridian, Miss.
Juke Joint Night
Featuring Brickhouse Bar & Grill, Rhythm & Brews, Echo Lounge, and Faces Lounge
Friday, May 17, 2013
9 p.m.
Downtown, Meridian, Miss.
Arts & Crafts
Saturday, May 18, 2013
8 a.m.
Singing Brakeman Park, Meridian, Miss.
Jimmie Rodgers Talent Competition
Saturday, May 18, 2013
9 a.m.
Singing Brakeman Park, Meridian, Miss.
$5 General Admission
Cruisin With Jimmie
Saturday, May 18, 2103
2 p.m.
Singing Brakeman Park, Meridian, Miss.
Jimmie’s Jam
Featuring Rodney Atkins, Trademark, Blue Mother Tupelo, and Betsy Badwater
Saturday, May 18
5 PM
Singing Brakeman Park
$12.50 Advance Tickets, $18 Day of Show
Available at iTickets.com, Jimmie Rodgers Museum, WUCL, and Southern Sportsman
Wreath Laying Ceremony
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Oak Grove Cemetery, Meridian, Miss
CONSERVATION: PASS IT DOWN
May 30, 2013 5:30 - 7:30 pm
NESHOBA COUNTY COLISEUMCONSERVATION: PASS IT DOWN
MAY 30th, 2013
5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
NESHOBA COUNTY COLISEUM
Learn fun, educational, hands-on activities that you can do at home!
We want to help you educate, excite, and engage our county’s youth about their current and upcoming responsibilities to be good stewards of our natural resources during their lifetimes!
Help us “Pass it Down” to the next generation!
Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Mentors are all welcome!
All children must be accompanied by an adult!
Sponsored by the Neshoba County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Neshoba County Forestry Association.
Conservation: Pass it down
Neshoba County ColisuemLearn fun, educational, hands-on activities that you can do at home!
We want to help you educate, excite, and engage our county’s youth about their current and upcoming responsibilities to be good stewards of our natural resources during their lifetimes!
Help us “Pass it Down” to the next generation!
Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Mentors are all welcome!
All children must be accompanied by an adult!
PLEASE RSVP BY
MAY 24TH, 2013 TO:
Neshoba County Soil and Water Conservation District
Attn: Erica Fortenberry
601-656-8783 ext 3
STEVE HULL MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC
Jun 5, 2013 - Jun 6, 2013 Call for Details
DANCING RABBIT GOLF COURSEJUNE 6TH AT 10:00AM
DANCING RABBIT GOLF COURSE
DISCOUNT HOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE
JUNE 5TH: HOSPITALITY SUITE KICK-OFF PARTY
NUMEROUS DOOR PRIZES
BOTH COURSES WILL BE USED
4-PERSON SCRAMBLE (FLIGHTED)
COST: $600.00 PER TEAM
CORPORATE PACKAGES ALSO AVAILABLE
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
LINDSEY HALL @ 601-703-2091
see letter below .......................
Dear Golfers
Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 6th. That’s the date for the annual Steve Hull Memorial Golf Classic.
This year’s tournament will again take place at the spectacular Dancing Rabbit Golf Course on the Pearl River Resort. The format will be a 4-person scramble with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament will be flighted with prizes going to the top 3 teams in each flight. We are asking that you check-in no later than 9:00 a.m. By arriving early, you will be able to enjoy a variety of fresh fruit and drinks. Following the completion of play, a late lunch including hamburgers and/or hotdogs, side items of your choosing, and a beverage will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own snacks to take with you on the course.
The cost is $600.00 per team, which is tax deductible. The entry fee includes golf, lunch, a T-shirt, goody bag and door prizes. There will also be closest to the pin prizes on all par three’s and a longest driving hole. We will also be offering valuable prizes for a hole-in-one and be giving away golf outings at premier courses in Mississippi and Alabama.
We have also blocked off a limited number of hotel rooms for Wednesday, June 5th at The Silver Star Casino for $79.00 plus 7% sales tax. If you wish to take advantage of this, call 1-866-44PEARL (447-3275) and ask for the reservations department. Once you have an agent, tell them that your group code is “GHULL13”. All room reservations must be made by midnight on May 15th. Contact Lindsey Hall for additional details.
There will be a hospitality room on June 5th from 7 p.m. - until. This is a presidential suite at the Silverstar. Snacks, free beverages (beer/cokes/water/liquor) will be provided.
So as you can see, this should be a terrific event. But I encourage you to enter as soon as possible as I anticipate a full field. We will again be utilizing both The Azaleas and The Oaks courses. The first 20 teams to register will have their pick of either course to play.
Please return the enclosed form and your entry fee. Deadline to enter is Friday, May 31st, but we could be full by then. Make checks payable to the “Steve Hull Memorial Fund.”
All proceeds from the tournament will go directly into a college fund that has been set up for Steve’s two children, Trex and Bailey. If you can’t golf, we still encourage you to make a donation in Steve’s behalf.
We hope to see you at the Dancing Rabbit June 5th – 6th for the Steve Hull Memorial Golf Classic. On behalf of Steve’s family, we thank you in advance for your participation.
If you have any questions, you can contact me at (601) 703-2091.
Sincerely,
Lindsey Hall
Tournament Director
100th Year Church Anniversary celebration.
Aug 17, 2013 - Aug 18, 2013 See Schedule
JONES MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 4415-ROYAL ROAD MERIDIAN, MS100th Year Church Anniversary celebration.
August 17th 5:00 - 8:00 pm ... a time for friends and family fellowship.
August 18th 10:30 am Anniversary Worship Service
For more information, call ...
601-482-6220
601-934-0532
601-482-0205.
Carolyn Smith
Public Relations
MARINES TO KICK OFF TOYS FOR TOTS, NOVEMBER 5th
Nov 5, 2009 - Nov 14, 2009 See Schedule
See ScheduleMARINES TO KICK OFF TOYS FOR TOTS, NOVEMBER 5
U.S. Marines from Marine Aviation Training Support Squadron One on board NAS Meridian will kick off their local Toys for Tots annual campaign on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Geoffrey store, next to Bonita Lakes Mall in Meridian.
Through the generosity of the local community, Marines collected
7,030 NEW toys last year and hope to exceed that number this year.
Toy donation boxes for NEW, UNWRAPPED toys will be set up in Meridian at Geoffrey's, both Wal-Mart locations, Sam's Club, Meridian Yamaha, The Radio People Station, the Marine Corps Recruiting Station, and H&R Block locations. Boxes are also at Wal-Mart in Newton.
U.S. Marines will be present at Meridian Wal-Mart locations, Geoffrey's, and Sam's Club on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. until Dec. 13 to assist those who wish to donate.
The primary goal of the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program is to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders.
Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks, USMCR, and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles collected and distributed 5,000 toys to needy children.
In 1948, Walt Disney designed the Toys for Tots logo, which is used today. Disney also designed the first Toys for Tots poster used to promote the nationwide program. In 1995, the Secretary of Defense approved Toys for Tots as an official activity of the U.S. Marine Corps and an official mission of the Marine Corps Reserve.
Over the past 62 years of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, Marines have distributed more than 400 million toys to more than 188 million needy children.
More information about Toys for Tots can be found at www.toysfortots.org.
This year's Toys for Tots Coordinator is Sgt. Joseph Killian. He can be reached at 601-679-2407.
National Service Information Session
Sep 24, 2009 10:00am-12:00pm
Meridian Activity Center (Senior Citizen Center), 3300 32nd Avenue, Meridian, MSMississippi State Service Plan partners – the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service, the State Office of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Mississippi Department of Education - are holding informational sessions to discuss the availability of federal funds to support and opportunities to access National Service Programs, including AmeriCorps, *VISTA, *NCCC, Learn and Serve America, and Senior Corps programs. Educational institutions, governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for national service funding.
This is an opportunity to learn more about national service opportunities in Mississippi – be it how to submit an application for an AmeriCorps program or how to tap into available resources.
Judy Stein
601-432-6224
888-353-1793, x26224
Judy@mcvs.org
Meridian native Becky Glover "new Parent Coach Meridian and Lauderdale County"
Aug 31, 2009 - Sep 5, 2009 N/A
See ScheduleParents for Public Schools (PPS) has named Meridian native Becky Glover as its new Parent Coach to serve public school parents and supporters in the Meridian and Lauderdale County area.
“We are excited to have Becky leading this important effort in our home state,” said Anne Foster, National Executive Director of PPS. “Becky will be actively working with our Meridian chapter and everyone who wants to work to strengthen schools in the Lauderdale County area.”
Prior to joining PPS, Becky was a professional photographer and also worked for her church, the March of Dimes and the American Red Cross. She is a product of Tupelo Public Schools and Mississippi State University. She and her husband, Winky, have one son, Hamp, a recent graduate of Meridian High School who now attends Mississippi State University.
PPS is a national non-profit organization of community-based chapters working with public school parents and other supporters to improve and strengthen local public schools. Founded in Jackson in 1989, there are 17 PPS chapters in 11 states. The organization is supported in part by the Phil Hardin Foundation, based in Meridian.
The non-profit has recently begun a statewide effort to strengthen Mississippi public schools and increase parental involvement. The program, Schoolhouse to Statehouse, has four parent coaches working in different regions of the state. Coaches organize parents, provide leadership training, and work with local school administrators, business and civic leaders to support and improve public schools.
For more information on Parents for Public Schools, contact the national office based in Jackson at 601-969-6936 or visit http://www.parents4publicschools.org/. To reach Becky Glover, call 601-397-1599 or email bglover@parents4publicschools.org.