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Now until Mar. 13th Truth and Deliverance Ministries: Revival Starts at 7 p.m. each night at 100 Mitchell Avenue in Purvis. Guest speaker is Bishop Theodis Cochran from Trinity All Nations Church in Memphis. Now until Mar. 31; interviews begin in April  Mississippi Youth Challenge Academy   Based at Camp Shelby, the academy offers a free, structured program for young men and women ages 16 to 18 to earn their high school diploma. The curriculum focuses on job training, social skills, and self-discipline without requiring military service. Applications are currently being accepted for the next class beginning July 18th, and interested students can call 601-558-2300 to apply. @msyouthchallengeacademy https://msyouthchallenge.org Now until Apr. 3rd Laurel Arts League Has opened applications for the 2026 Mandy Buchanan Creative Arts Scholarship, a program honoring a beloved local educator by supporting talented high school seniors in Laurel and Jones County. Graduating seniors from public, private, or homeschool programs can apply by submitting an original portfolio in visual or performing arts, regardless of their intended college major. Interested students must submit all application materials via email by the April 3 deadline to be considered for this competitive award.  laurelartsleague.com/scholarships artsleaguescholarship@gmail.com Now until Apr. 17th Congressional Art Competition Incumbent Fourth District Rep. Mike Ezell has officially opened submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, inviting high school students across Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District to participate. This program offers young artists the chance to showcase their creativity, with the winning piece earning a one-year display in the U.S. Capitol. Eligible entries must be original, two-dimensional works such as paintings, drawings, or photography, and must be submitted by the April 17 deadline.  Interested students, parents, and teachers can find full regulations and submission details on the Congressman’s official website or by contacting his district office. ezell.house.gov Monthly until July 7th Hattiesburg Zoo Is hosting a series of Homeschool Days with each session focusing on a specific animal habitat. Programs run from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., but participants can enter at 8:30 a.m. for exclusive early access before the public arrives. The sessions focus on the following. \ April 7th: Forests \ May 5th: Deserts \ June 2nd: Wetlands \ July 7th: Jungles Students will explore four self-paced activity stations throughout the zoo followed by a special animal encounter at the Giraffe Pavilion. The morning also features a Nature Swap, where children can trade nature-based treasures with zoo staff and other participants. After the scheduled activities conclude, families are invited to stay and enjoy the zoo at their leisure for the remainder of the day. Advanced reservations are required, with discounted rates available for annual zoo pass holders. https://hattiesburgzoo.connectngo.com/en/tag/education-program Mar. 14th POSTPONED JCI Petal Jaycees: St. Patrick's Day Parade Organizers tell Pine Belt Radio the event has been postponed until 2027.    For more details, call 601-550-2562. https://tinyurl.com/m5khv233 ms_petal@jciusa.org Mar. 19th Wayne County Excel by 5 Is inviting local agencies and businesses to participate in the 2026 Excelebration from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.  This event at the Waynesboro-Wayne County Library features vehicles, booths, and activities specifically designed for children ages five and under.  Interested organizations are asked to RSVP via email to ensure enough tables are provided, though participants must bring their own tents. This is a great opportunity for the community to engage with local families and provide free goodies for the kids. Wayne County Excel by 5 on Facebook Mar. 27th Area 17 Special Olympics Spring Games Take place At Bobcat Stadium on the Jones College campus in Ellisville.  Athletes from Jones, Wayne, Jasper, Smith, and Covington Counties will compete in various events ranging from track and field to soccer skills.  Opening ceremonies beginning at 9 a.m. Highlighting the event is special guest Darrell Luter Jr., a Hattiesburg native and San Francisco 49ers player, who will serve as the Honorary Special Olympics Coach. For more details or to get involved, call Ellisville State School at 601-477-5600. Mar. 27th  "Swingin’ the Stars and Stripes" The city of Hattiesburg will kick off its America 250 celebrations with this free outdoor concert held at Midtown Green Park.  The Southern Miss Jazz Studio Orchestra, joined by guest vocalists Katrina Cox and Doug Breau, will perform a family-friendly program featuring jazz arrangements of patriotic classics and an "Armed Forces Medley."  Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for guests to set up lawn chairs or blankets, with the musical performance running from 5:30 to 7 p.m.  Attendees can view a commemorative painting by local artist Aubri Sparkman, and the first 500 guests will receive a special printed keepsake of the artwork.  This event is a collaborative effort between the city, Visit Hattiesburg, and FestivalSouth, supported by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council. www.hattiesburgms.com www.america250.ms Editor's Note For more events, please click on the second arrow button from the right.  The two central arrow buttons will advance this calendar backward and forward one page. If you're looking for the ongoing events we talk about, they're listed at or near the end of our calendar. The best thing to do is click on the rightmost arrow button below.  Thanks for letting Pine Belt Radio and thepinebelt.com serve you. Doug Morris doug@pinebeltradio.com Showing 1-10 of 25 records.