The University of Mississippi Medical Center
02/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/16/2026 10:36
Photo: Hearts, Crafts and Mardi Gras Magic at Children’s of Mississippi
Photo: Hearts, Crafts and Mardi Gras Magic at Children's of Mississippi
Published on Monday, February 16, 2026
Photos By: Jay Ferchaud and Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications
Love was in the air and so were beads! From Valentine's crafts to Mardi Gras celebrations full of color and fun, our patients and families enjoyed unforgettable moments of joy.
Nova Williams, 4, of Bassfield, works with Child Life intern Sage Crews on a valentine.
Alexis Henderson, 16, of Richton meets Lt Governor Delbert Hosemann at Children's of Mississippi.
Hollie Jackson, 11, of Silver Creek spins the wheel to win a prize at the Children's of Mississippi Mardis Gras parade.
Sawyer Schmidt,1, of Madison, makes a Valentine with his new bear.
Deylin Harris, 8, of Brandon visits with Lt Governor Delbert Hosemann.
Courtney Hall, 7, of Pelahatchie receives a breathalyzer test from Wendy Hathcock, Mississippi forensics lab.
Poppy Gresham, 7, of Petal, works with Demi Newton, child life specialist, on a plant valentine's craft.
Connor Simon, 7, of Sumrall receives a valentine and a visit from Lt Governor Delbert Hosemann.
Memphis Gregory, 6, of West Monroe shows off his mask decorated at the Children's of Mississippi Mardi Gras parade.
Abigail Tolliver, 8, of Magnolia, works with Child Life intern, Abbey Harper, on a love bug valentine.
Taylan Chapman, 5, of Hattiesburg visits with Lt Governor Delbert Hosemann.
Ezias Bell, 7, of Choctaw, decorates his dinosaur valentine at the Friends of Children's Valentine's Day event.
Jayden Tatum, 6, of Columbia receives a toy prize from Corp. Shartavia Colemen, center, and Andreana Smith, Mississippi DPS transportation enforcement.
Tre'veon Farley, 6, of Maben draws with Lt Governor Delbert Hosemann.
Cali McCleave, 11, of Clinton poses with Mississippi Highway Patrol Officers.
Caitlin Foreman, Executive Director of Friends of Children's and Blair Gunter, Community Relations and Events Manager pose with Valentine's crafts.
Kaeson Boler, 3, of Louisville checks out his valentine given by Lt Governor Delbert Hosemann.
JaRiya Harris, 6, of Jackson poses at the Children's of Mississippi Mardis Gras parade.
Kristen Sandifer, 1, of Magee receives a toy from Trooper First Class Darnika Mayfield.
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