
Swan Song: Follow doctors' advice
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Library in Seminary holding Computer 101 class
The Conner-Graham Memorial Library in Seminary will be holding a Computer 101 course on August 24 starting at 6 p.m. Computer 101 will introduce attendees to the basics of computer tasks such as email, web searching, downloading documents to a USB drive or to a computer, and more. Attendees are welcome to bring their personal tablets or laptops. Space is limited. Please call 601-722-9041 to register.

SCAR holding benefit in downtown Laurel Saturday
A downtown Laurel Patio Pawty, which will raise money for Southern Cross Animal Rescue (SCAR), takes place this Saturday, August 14, at 421 Short 7th Avenue. This event includes a costume contest, with a prize awarded for the best-dressed dog. Donations of dog food, paper towels, and other items will be collected for SCAR. Like www.facebook.com/SouthernCrossAnimalRescue for more details.
Grant Me Hope: Kariah - August 9, 2021
Kariah - Age 15 Time awaiting adoption: 1 yr. 4 mo. Kariah describes herself as funny, caring, and sensitive. She loves to do hair, talk to friends, and play basketball. Her favorite animal is a monkey because they make great therapy pets. When she is older, she wants to become a cosmetologist because she loves the creativity of styling hair new ways. Her dream destinations are Hawaii and Dubai because they are both beautiful places. Kariah would like a loving and suppo

Swan Song: Listen to health professionals
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Vaccination rate rises for first time in months
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Lamar Co. School Dist. returns to virtual learning for three schools
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Emerge Events: Women's Expo postponed
Emerge Events has confirmed to FOX23 the 2021 Pine Belt Women's Expo has been postponed due to growing concerns of COVID-19 and the Delta strain. "With the Expo being a high touch, high capacity indoor event that requires people to be in close proximity to each other, we feel that it is more important to keep our exhibitors and attendees safe by postponing," Emerge Events said in a statement to FOX23. The expo was originally scheduled for August 14 at Hattiesburg's Lake Terra