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Polka Dot Powerhouse hosts ‘Tune-In Tuesday’

The Polka Dot Powerhouse organization hasn’t been around long on the Coast, but they are already making a difference within the community. Polka Dot Powerhouse is an international organization with…

Students return to campus amid water crisis in Jackson

By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss (AP) - Students in Mississippi’s capital were able to return to class for the first time in a week with assurances that the toilets in sinks in their buildings would finally…

Enjoying a labor free day on Front Beach

Many Mississippians headed to the beach for a relaxing Labor Day on the water. Front Beach in Ocean Springs was filled with beachgoers making the most of their…

The History of Labor Day

As we enjoy Labor Day, let’s not forget the true reason behind the holiday. During the Industrial Revolution, many Americans worked for as long as 12 hours a day and as…

The Shed honors workers on Labor Day

The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint has been celebrating Labor Day by giving people a break from cooking and enjoying a free sandwich. The Shed was packed with people,…