G U L F P O R T , M I S S I S S I P P I

        Nestled along the Gulf Coast you’ll find Mississippi’s newest attraction, the Mississippi Aquarium.  This newly opened aquatic museum houses over 200 species and displays the states marine life in an engaging and interactive way. From touch pools filled with sea urchins and anemones to tunnels sporting sharks and rays, each exhibit helps tell the story of Mississippi’s natural resources and will have your family walking around with a sense of wonder. “We wanted to bring a first class attraction to the coast,” president and CEO Kurt Allen told Lawrence Specker, reporter from Alabama.com. “People here deserve the best.”
​    The Mississippi Aquarium’s mission is centered around education, conservation and community. Through their exhibits, classes, and displays they hope to support animal conservation and research while instilling passion and education about the aquatic world into the minds and hearts of each visitor. Whenever you find yourself or your family on the Gulf Coast, be sure to plan a visit to the Mississippi Aquarium. Tickets are on sale now. For more information visit msaquarium.org. ​

H U N G E R  A C T I O N  M O N T H

        Stomachs are growling across the country and after a quick google search you’ll find that Mississippi has no shortage of empty bellies.  In fact, Mississippi has the biggest hunger problem in the nation. Statistics show that one in four Mississippians are considered hungry. That’s over 600,000 people! Fortunately, there are organizations hard at work trying to change these staggering numbers, one of which is the Mississippi Food Network. 
       The Mississippi Food Network has been feeding hungry Mississippians since 1984, and they’ve shown no signs of stopping even through this pandemic. In July alone, they were able to serve over 100,000 people right here in our great state. This amazing organization wants to continue the charge this month, but they need our help! September is Hunger Action month and the Mississippi Food Network has provided 30 ways you can take action to help end the hunger problem in our state. There are a number of ways to take action this month from a virtual food drive to sponsoring a child. Take a look at the calendar below or head to the Mississippi Food Network’s website to find out all the ways you can get involved. ​

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