Pools open for Memorial Day weekend

As temperatures rise and the calendar moves into June, residents will want to stay cool this summer. A trip to one of the local swimming pools could be the perfect way to accomplish that goal.

The Hanna Springs Swimming Pool and Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swim Area both will hold their opening weekend starting on Saturday at noon.

Opening-weekend hours are May 28, noon to 7 p.m., and May 29-30, noon …