GALLERY – Mississippi 811 celebrated 811 Day with a ceremonial first pitch at the Mississippi Mud Monsters game at Trustmark Park

On Aug. 11th, Mississippi 811 celebrated 811 Day with a ceremonial first pitch at the Mississippi Mud Monsters game at Trustmark Park. The event, held in partnership with Atmos Energy, highlighted the importance of calling 811 before starting any digging project. The free service helps homeowners, contractors and communities identify underground utility lines and prevent potentially dangerous damage. The message was simple: Know what’s below. Call 811 before you dig. Every digging project, no matter how small, should begin with a call to 811 to help keep Mississippi communities safe. (Advocate Photos: Joshua Martin)