What's Happenin This Weekend - June 3-5

Things have slowed down a bit now that most memorials, graduations and the Red Hills Festival and all that goes along with it are over, but there's still a lot going on in the area.  The first farmer's market of the year is set for 7 am on Saturday. Organizers had planned to open the market during the Red Hills Festival but with weather and planning issues, the opening was pushed back a week. It will again be located on S. Columbus in front of the Citizen's Bank. There was some discussion of moving the market to a different location because of safety issues but for now, this is the most viable site. (Just a note: northbound traffic on that block of S. Columbus will be closed during the market. Southbound traffic will proceed as usual but please use caution.) The market is not just for produce as local folk are encourage to bring craft items, home- canned goods, baked goods, artwork, etc. The market runs from 7 am til about 10 am - every Saturday morning into the Fall.
After the farmer's market , head on down to Dean Park on Hwy 15S for the Juneteenth Festival. This is the 27th year of the festival. Starting at noon, there will be political speaking, entertainment, door prizes, cakewalks, a variety of food and lots of games for the kids. You can also register to vote in the upcoming elections
And if you would rather be fishing, You can check and see if there is still time to register for the annual Fishing Derby at Noxubee Refuge. The 9th annual fishing derby is held at two fishing ponds stocked with catfish.  Children ages four through fifteen must pre-register to participate. If the limit is not met, some may register the morning of the derby. The two types of registration are
$10 with a rod & reel provided, or
$ 5 if using your own equipment
Prizes will be awarded in two age categories but each registered child will receive a goodie bag and a prize. Follow the signs to the ponds. Call  to find out if space is still available - 662-323-5548.
Just a reminder to everybody - It's hot out there- as if you didn't know. If you are going to be outside, please drink plenty of liquids, preferably water and slow down a bit. Also remember your animals need plenty of water and shade. Have a Great Weekend!!