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A Hancock County Thanksgiving |
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Photos taken during the 2005 Thanksgiving celebration in Hancock County, Mississippi.
Jonesboro, Arkansas based artist and gallery owner, Sara Howell, gave of her exceptional talents to create a piece of art to symbolize the day of Thanksgiving. She captured much of the unique charm of Mississippi Gulf Coast life while focusing on the themes of rebuilding, community and history. Under the roof fly two doves representing the countless volunteers who work tirelessly to help the people of Hancock County. The tree of life symbolizes the hope and strength of the people of the Gulf Coast. The pier represents one of the community's focal points and gathering places. The shrimp and crab remind us of the importance of the sea and its bounty. The image at the bottom represents the beautifully restored L & N Depot that sits among the many Live Oaks. In the photos below you'll see this image on hundreds of t-shirts worn by volunteers who served the citizens of Hancock County. | |
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 Several Jonesboro Rotarians and friends attended the Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis meeting on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 to present new Rotary banners, bell, gavel and name badges which were all lost in Hurricane Katrina. View photos from the meeting. |
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 Thanksgiving day at Hancock County's historic L & N Depot was sponsored by Mayor Eddie Favre, Calvary Chapel Relief, WBIR TV in Knoxville, the Rotary Clubs of Bay St. Louis, Jonesboro Metro, Jonesboro University and Jonesboro. Volunteers came from around the country to give local residents and relief workers a day of food, fellowship, entertainment and inspiration. |
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 On Friday, November 25, 2005, the day after Thanksgiving, volunteers helped distribute toys to approximately 1,000 families in Hancock County, Mississippi. WBIR TV-10 in Knoxville held toy drives in Tennessee which secured significant donations from many individuals, organizations and companies so each child could have stocking stuffers, small toys plus one large toy. Over 40 bicycles were purchased by the Rotary Clubs in Jonesboro at a city auction which were refurbished by Gearhead Outfitters in Jonesboro, Arkansas. |
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 Additional videos, photos and stories by Knoxville, Tennessee television station, WBIR Channel 10 news staff and anchors. |
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