​Happy Friday Y’all! For today’s blog I wanted to share with everyone about the 17th annual Mississippi Blues Marathon. This is a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k Road Race, 5k Road Race, and a Marathon Relay held right here in Jackson! 

The Mississippi Blues Marathon features live blues musicians playing around the course and at the finish line. This race is all about honoring musicians who have made history over the years and continue to shape the blues today. 

This annual event will be held on Saturday, February 24 at the Mississippi State Capitol Complex, 500 High Street, Jackson, MS. The Marathon and Half Marathon Relay will begin at 7:30am. 10k and 5k then later start at 8am. 

This is a fun marathon atmosphere you don’t want to miss out on, even if it’s just you enjoying the music and cheering on the racers! If you’re interested in registration for the race and want more information you can head over to msvluesmarathon.events/registration. The Mississippi Blues Marathon is a way to appreciate the blues and continue to let it inspire all those around!

Happy Tuesday and Galentine’s Day! Today I wanted to share with y’all a fun event for you and your gals to celebrate womanhood, inspire, and empower each other while enjoying delicious food! Galentine's day is all about celebrating a different kind of love - friendship! What better way than to grab your gals and treat yourselves to a Saturday full of fun and love! 

On February 17th from 2-5pm, the first annual Galentine’s Empowerment Brunch will be held in Ridgeland. Enjoy music, games, prizes, brunch, mimosas, and so much more. Alongside all the activities, there will be sessions focusing on physical/ mental health, skincare/haircare, insurance, business/branding, and fitness. 

Galentine’s Empowerment Brunch is the perfect girls day if you’re looking for something to do this Saturday! If you are interested in attending and want to purchase tickets you can click the link below for pricing and more information! This brunch is the perfect opportunity to get inspired with your gals!

Happy Friday y’all! Today I wanted to share with everyone about a family-friendly event that comes to town every year and is always a personal favorite of mine. If you haven’t guessed it yet, I am talking about the Dixie National Rodeo!
 
The Dixie National Rodeo started in 1965 in Jackson, making this year its 59th year! Every time the rodeo comes to town, hundreds of people locally and from the entire state travel to Jackson for the rodeo events, concerts, and more.
 
Starting today and ending on February 17th, The Dixie National Rodeo will take place at the Mississippi Colosseum and throughout the Fairgrounds. Each day is filled with several different events and shows for everyone to attend along with concerts to wrap up the night this and next weekend only. This weekend’s performers include Colin Stough and Connor Smith on Friday February 9th, Tracy Byrd on Saturday February 10th, and Chris Cagle on Sunday February 11th. Other performers such as Meghan Moroney and Corey Kent will perform on nights next week.
 
Again, The Dixie National Rodeo is the perfect family-friendly event if you are looking for something to do this weekend or even next week! If you are interested in attending and want more information on events or want to pre-purchase tickets, you can head to dixienational.org where you can find all details and information regarding the rodeo. The Dixie National Rodeo is also the perfect opportunity to explore Jackson and to get inspired!
 

​Happy Thursday and Happy February y’all! This upcoming month is an extra special one because February is American Heart Month, which focuses on heart health and how to navigate a healthier life.
 
Today, I wanted to share with everyone about a national organization that does amazing work each year and should be recognized every moth, especially February. I am talking about the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association has been providing information and resources on heart health for 100 years now and continues to do so. Today, the AHA is the largest non-profit funding source for research of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.
 
Not only does the AHA provide resources and research on heart health, but they also have an endless number of opportunities for individuals to become involved and volunteer in their local communities. If you head on over to https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/mississippi, you can keep up with local events and opportunities to become involved right here in Mississippi.
 
One event that will be taking place locally and nationally is National Wear Red Day, which will be tomorrow February 2nd, as it is the first Friday of the month. By wearing red, you are showing your support and efforts to spread awareness on heart disease, prevention, and early detection, especially among women.
 
If you are interested in becoming involved with the American Heart Association, you can head on over to their website to search for events local to you. If you are also interested in learning more about heart health or want to take precautions yourself, the AHA website also provides helpful knowledge and tips on how to do so. Living a healthy lifestyle is extremely important for heart health and is something that should not be ignored. Get Inspired Y’all encourages everyone to wear red tomorrow and to check out the American Heart Association because it is never too late to put your health first!