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Jackson Walk MS event Saturday

Jackson Walk MS event Saturday

The Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is having its annual Walk MS event Saturday in Flowood.

The walk is at Winner's Circle Park. Check in opens at 8 a.m.

Two Fondrenites to be in Outdoor Life Network TV show episode

Two Fondrenites to be in Outdoor Life Network TV show episode

A new Outdoor Life Network show has begun production and two fit Fondrenites will take part in an upcoming episode.

Terry Sullivan, owner of liveRIGHTnow and Scotta Brady, owner of Butterfly Yoga, were contacted a few weeks back by Gillian Mahooney of Bag Media, a Vancouver, BC production company.

Each episode of Get Stuffed has a pair of trash-talking rivals going at it in all kinds of bizarre competitions from across the globe. 

“They are filming this new series and they want us to act as the trainers for two of their hosts as they prepare themselves for

Build strong bones to prevent osteoporosis

Build strong bones to prevent osteoporosis

By Keri Collins Lewis
MSU Ag Communications

MISSISSIPPI STATE -- A glass of milk may not look like preventive medicine, but daily calcium intake can build strong bones that are less likely to break.

“Osteoporosis is a loss of bone density to the point where fractures occur earlier and more easily. While more prevalent in women, men can also have osteoporosis,” said Diane Tidwell, associate professor in Mississippi State University’s Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion.

Great Strides Race Raises Funds to Fight Cystic Fibrosis

Great Strides Race Raises Funds to Fight Cystic Fibrosis

A 26-year-old Mississippi College graduate, Tyler Blount of Clinton has fought Cystic Fibrosis since he was an infant.

Doing two hours of physical therapy daily and taking nearly 36 pills each day, the Mississippi accountant continues to battle the disease. These days, Blount is also getting his body prepared to run a 5K Jackson road race to help raise money to combat CF.

Blount will have his running shoes on for the 2012 Jackson Great Strides Walk/5K Run set for April 21 at Mayes Lake off Lakeland Drive. It begins with a 9 a.m. 5K registration and 9:30 a.m. walk registration.

For more information on Jackson’s Great Strides race go to http://greatstrides.cff.org or www.cff.org. People wishing to enter the April 21 race or make a donation can also call the Mississippi chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at 601.981.3100.

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Be Active Mississippi Health Fair & Fitness Walk March 31

Be Active Mississippi Health Fair & Fitness Walk March 31

The Be Active Mississippi Health Fair & Fitness Walk is Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Jackson Medical Mall.

Jackson ranks no. 4 for worst spring allergies

Jackson ranks no. 4 for worst spring allergies

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - The Asthma and Allergy Foundation released its annual list of the Top 100 Spring Allergy Capitals in 2012 -- Jackson made the top 10.

The Capital City was ranked no.