UPDATE … The FBI said no arrests have been made in the Boston Marathon bombing, despite widespread earlier reports that a suspect was in custody in Monday’s deadly attack. Paul Bresson, a spokesman for the FBI, based in Washington, also pleaded with reporters to verify their information through “appropriate official channels” since inaccurate reporting can [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: March 8,2013
Tags: build, builder, construction, fitness, health, hike, hiker, hiking, outdoors, run, runner, running, tourism, tourist, trail, visitor, walk, Walker, walking, whistle stops
PONTOTOC — A Thaxton company has been awarded a $319,000 contract to construct four “whistle stops” along the Tanglefoot Trail in north Mississippi. Karen Heintze, project manager for Three Rivers Planning and Development District, tells the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Hooker Construction Company will build “whistle stops” at Ingomar, Ecru, Algoma and Houlka. “Whistle stops” [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: July 25,2012
Tags: community development, downtown, fitness, health, hike, hiker, hiking, jog, jogger, jogging, outdoors, public health, recreation, run, runner, running, trail, walk, Walker, walking, wellness, zoo
HATTIESBURG — The pieces that will link downtown Hattiesburg and the Longleaf Trace finally are falling into place. The spurs that eventually will connect Kamper Park/Hattiesburg Zoo and the Hattiesburg Train Depot to the spear of the Trace nearly are complete. Construction on the main bike path-walkway that will run from just west of U.S. [...] [...]
by Jeff Seabold Published: December 25,2011
Tags: 10 steps, accountability, get back down to your “fighting weight”, healthcare, Jeff Seabold, lower your cholesterol, new year's resolutions, pay it forward, positive, quit smoking, reinventing yourself, reward, routine, running
>> New Year’s is the time to start fresh. It is the time we have to reinvent ourselves. This largely ceremonial journey is celebrated by almost half of Americans. I personally feel like almost everyone I know makes some sort of resolution. While the studies are not clear about the number of Americans making resolutions, [...] [...]
RIDGELAND- Lesley McLin of Fleet Feet in Ridgeland has the scoop on everything from hydration to sports bras to the store’s running and walking support groups. Plus hear her top tip for advanced and aspiring runners. [...]
JACKSON- In anticipation of the 2011 Mississippi Blues Marathon, MBJ-TV stopped by Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s office to see why he is still running and not the campaign running either. [...]
FLOWOOD- Local athletic stores like Stinky Feet are gearing up for the 2011 Mississippi Blues Marathon. In this segment MBJ-TV learns about the importance of good footwear. [...]
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