Mayor Phil Malone of Byhalia represented Marshall County at the 2013 Healthy Kids Healthy Communities meeting in Louisville, KY May 28-31, 2013. Also attending were Brandi Shappley, physical education teacher … Continued
Category: Childhood Obesity
Learning Garden established through two grants
Children, youth, and adults will reap the benefits of a new Learning Garden developed by the DeSoto County Masters Gardeners Association. The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, through two childhood … Continued
CFNM Announces Grant to Tunica 10 Point Coalition, Inc.
Tunica 10 Point Coalition, Inc. was presented a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. The funds are through the Community Foundation’s Regional Health Council, a component of … Continued
Combating Childhood Obesity
After a 30-year rise, the percentage of obese and overweight elementary school children in Mississippi is going down, according to Jill Morris, chair of the DeSoto County Community Health Council, … Continued