A national contest is offering 5th graders the chance to win a bike, bike light, and helmet. During the 2013 Bicycling Poster Contest, 5th grade students must create a poster around the theme "Bicycling makes life better."  The purpose of the contest is to promote youth riding bicycles as a way to lead a healthy lifestyle.

One winner will be selected from each state to receive a bike, bike light, and helmet.

The Mississippi State Department of Health is offering free adolescent immunizations for children ages 11-18 during the last two weeks of June.

Tdap, HPV and meningococcal vaccinations will be offered during the two-week promotion.

This year, Tdap vaccination is required for all children entering the seventh grade.

Children can visit any county health department during regular working hours for vaccinations between June 18-30 to receive the free immunizations.