Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District

08/30/2026

SMPDD is incredibly proud of Pathway Home and everyone who helped make this program a success. The participants showed remarkable dedication, resilience, and willingness to prepare for life after prison, turning effort into real momentum toward what’s next.

Programs like this remind us that with support, opportunity, and purpose, meaningful change is possible—and we celebrate their hard work!

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – A South Mississippi organization is helping incarcerated men prepare for a new start before returning home. The Pathway Home Five Re-Entry Program helps individual…

08/24/2026

On behalf of SMPDD, and Harrison County Board of Supervisors, $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to Jaya Jefferson and Elisabeth Faulk.

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to these students and good luck at MGCCC!

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Harrison County Board of Supervisors

08/22/2026

💜💛 Our first Lunch & Learn at Purvis High School was a success! 💛💜

Students signed up for dedicated time with counselors, Mrs. Querns and Ms. Bodin, and SMPDD Career Coach Meg Stewart to talk about their futures, ask questions, and explore their options after high school. 🎓

We love giving our students a place to ask questions, make plans, and feel confident about what comes next! 🌪️💜Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District

08/21/2026

Congratulations to the Croatian American Community of Biloxi on honoring heritage and those who have served in our military —what a meaningful celebration. Thank you for your dedication and contributions to our community.

Slavic Benevolent Association holds dedication at Croatian American Cultural Center.

08/20/2026

🌟 A huge shoutout and heartfelt congratulations to Briley Hines and Josiah Beamon! 🌟

The Stone County Board of Supervisors is thrilled to honor these students for receiving the SMPDD Scholarship—$1,000 to support them at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College this fall.

We’re so proud of your accomplishments and excited to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve. Keep reaching for your dreams—you’ve got a whole community cheering you on every step of the way! 💙🎓

Congratulations again, your bright future starts now! 🎉🎉🎉



Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Stone County Enterprise

08/07/2026

🎉✨ Congratulations to Aveonnia Lee, Daniel Reid, DeKeylon Bass-Johnson and Kirsten Bailey! ✨🎉

On behalf of the Jackson County Board of Supervisors, special thanks to Supervisor Morris and Supervisor Ross for these nominations, we are incredibly proud to celebrate these outstanding students for receiving the prestigious NAACP and SMPDD scholarships this Fall. Your dedication, perseverance, and dreams inspire us all.

We believe in your bright futures and can't wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish. Keep reaching for the stars—you have our full support and admiration! 🌟👏



Troy Ross District 4 Supervisor

08/05/2026

We’re grateful for this assistance approval for our friends in Picayune and Pearl River County! ❤️

PICAYUNE, Miss. — Picayune city leaders traveled to the nation's capital in late June to ask federal officials for disaster assistance and ongoing infrastructure support. The delegation rep

08/04/2026

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to Carson Pierce and Cooper Ward for receiving SMPDD’s $1,000 Scholarship to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College this Fall!

Supervisor Larry Havard and the Board presented these students their awards at the George County Board of Supervisors Meeting!

We wish these students the Best of Luck in their future endeavors! 🎉🎉🎉

George County Board of Supervisors

07/29/2026

Congratulations to both of our board members, Ray Wesson and Derek Necaise, on their outstanding achievements! We are proud of both of you and the awesome work that you do! 🎉🎉🎉

07/28/2026

Save the Date: Community Job Fair! 📆

Get ready to meet local employers, explore career opportunities, and take the next step toward your future.

When: Friday, Aug. 14 (12–6 p.m.) & Saturday, Aug. 15 (8 a.m.–1 p.m.)
Where: MGCCC Perkinson Campus, Hayden Student Union
Address: 51 Main St., Perkinston, MS 39573
Presented by: Workforce Development at MGCCC

Bring your resume (or come as you are!) and connect with employers hiring in your community.

Save the date and tell a friend! 📣✨