Community Activities in Mississippi
Mississippi Community Activities 2026
Pleasant Grove Community Juneteenth Celebration
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the Pleasant Grove Community held its Juneteenth Celebration in Crawford, Mississippi. The event was hosted by the E.A.E.O.C.S., its president, Ms. Jackie Ellis, and the Juneteenth committee, and it featured great food, outstanding entertainment, and fellowship among community organizations and representatives from 55 classes. The RURAL Study (Dr. Fox, Principal Investigator) contributed blood pressure information from the American Heart Association and distributed swag bags. Ms. Dorothy Vaughn, a retired art professor from Mississippi Valley State University, led an art class for young people, and a few adults joined in as well. The paintings were collected and will be delivered to a local nursing home at Christmas.
Panola County Juneteenth Celebration
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Mississippi Core of the RURAL Study provided blood pressure screenings at the Panola County Juneteenth Celebration, held at North Panola High School in Sardis, Mississippi.
StarkVegas Juneteenth Celebration
On Friday, June 19, 2026, Ms. Yulanda Haddix and the StarkVegas Juneteenth Committee hosted Juneteenth festivities at J.L. King Park in Starkville, Mississippi. The Mississippi Core of the RURAL Study performed blood pressure screenings for attendees.
Oktibbeha County Anniversary Event
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Mississippi core of the RURAL Study celebrated its third anniversary in Oktibbeha County, highlighting sustained collaboration, community trust, and ongoing contributions to rural health research.
Panola County Anniversary Event
The Mississippi Core of the RURAL Study marked it’s second anniversary in Panola County on Saturday, March 21,2026, celebrating two years of community partnership, research progress, and continued engagement with local participants.
Additional Information
Check out the RURAL Study in Mississippi’s Facebook page.
To learn more about the participant experience in the RURAL Study, visit the Study Participants webpage.
If you have any questions or comments, please call the RURAL Study – Mississippi State Core at (601) 815-5697 or email fcaples@umc.edu.