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Five categories included 18 winners, as chosen by this year’s show juror, Wyatt Waters.

The JHS is the largest long-term study of cardiovascular health in a defined group, or cohort, of African-Americans.

Art, music and socializing opportunities abound, from Americana to classical. Sherry says, “Open your ears. Open your eyes. Enjoy!”

The first pieces, part of a collection called “kinfolk,” utilize upcycled ceramic decal in their design, fired permanently in the glass.

“The pinnacle is when you emotionally connect with people. When I paint, I’m just trying to be honest. Because what people judge most is honesty.”

Trustmark’s Art Stevens, president of retail banking, proclaimed the gathering a “celebration of progress,” raising the final structural beam for the building.

The 36th annual Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade will see the return of the Sweet Potato Queens and a Beatles’ themed, Robert St. John lead parade.

Birthday celebrations, music and dance and more: take full advantage of the Labor Day weekend and if you’re in town, there’s no better place to spend it than Fondren and LeFleur East.

Carter takes the position after the recent retirement of Executive Director Gail Sweat who served for the past two decades.

“Our aim is to connect makers directly to the community and shine a light on local artists, small businesses and anyone who makes anything by hand.”