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Bridge POD Cast – Healthy Southern Cities Summit

Healthy Southern Cities Summit – Jackson, Mississippi – Podcast – Eposide 1 Municipal leaders taking the lead to improve community health. Click here to play.

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19 Mayors from the Mid South Meet to Curb Childhood Obesity

On November 16th and 17th, the Foundation for the Mid South and the National League of Cities (NLC) hosted mayors from 19 cities and towns in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana at the King Edward Hotel […]

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Opportunity For Small Town Mayors To Improve Community Health

Invitation to Small Town Mayors to Join Initiative to Curb Childhood Obesity and Improve Community Health Foundation for the Mid South and the National League of Cities invite the mayors of small communities (with populations […]

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Cultural Workers Matter

The Mid South is known the world over for its contribution of talent to literature, art, sports and music. And while the region is just beginning to understand how this rich culture can improve its […]

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Community Leadership Focuses on Improving Access to Healthy Food

A while back, the last grocery store in Itta Bena, Mississippi, closed, making it difficult for 1,800 residents to get fresh fruits and vegetables. The closure of the Big Star Supermarket forced people, like Ruthie, […]

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Healthy Southern Cities: State Highlight: Arkansas

Healthy Southern Cities: State Highlight: Arkansas City of Clarendon, Arkansas The City of Clarendon, Arkansas lead by Mayor James Stinson III, has identified new and exciting ways to promote physical activity and have a healthy […]

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