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Easter lunch should be special, not stressful

By Kara Kimbrough Sitting down to a bountiful lunch on Easter Sunday has been an American tradition for decades. However, for many, it can be a stressful day, juggling church services, family time, and other activities with cooking a special meal complete with an often-tricky baked ham. It really doesn’t have to be a meal…

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Start planning now for Easter cheesecake

By Kara Kimbrough Easter is on the horizon, and that means it’s time to start thinking about cheesecake. Some think about (and make) cheesecake all year long but for the most part, the thick, cream cheese-laden dessert makes its annual springtime debut on the Sunday dinner table when Easter rolls around. The world-famous cheesecake served…

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SOUTHERN GARDENING: Use ferns to add beauty in shaded garden areas

By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service If you wonder what plants can be used in shaded areas of your landscape, I suggest that hardy and low-maintenance ferns are a great choice for adding lush, green foliage. Ferns come in a variety of sizes, textures, and colors that can add visual interest to darker areas of…

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100 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH: Historical events from March 2024

The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1924. For the first time since 1636, public vehicles, such as taxi cabs, were allowed into Hyde Park in London beginning March 1. For nearly 300 years, the…

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Camp Kamassa awarded grant

Gov. Tate Reeves recently announced that during its most recent public meeting, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Board of Trustees announced its selection of grants totaling more than $14.5 million for 33 conservation and outdoor recreation projects. This initial allocation of funding will be matched with nearly $30 million from other sources. “This is…

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DAR seeking local Vietnam veterans to honor

By Tricia Nelson The Copiah Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is seeking local Vietnam veterans to honor during an upcoming ceremony. A ceremony will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 28, on the lawn in front of the Copiah County Courthouse to honor both living and deceased local Vietnam veterans. The guest speaker…

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Lottery’s fiscal year-to-date transfer exceeds $80 million

With the Mississippi Lottery’s February transfer of $10,214,775.49, the total fiscal year-to-date transfer to the state reached $84,969,094.63. As the Lottery Law stipulates, the first $80 million in net proceeds in each fiscal year goes to roads and bridges, while all funds over that amount go to the Education Enhancement Fund. February’s transfer marks the…

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Pesticide disposal and tire collection event scheduled for March 12

Mississippi area farmers with waste agricultural pesticides are invited to take part in a waste pesticide disposal event. The upcoming collection day will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, at the parking lot across the street from 1513 Levee Street in Vicksburg, which is approximately three and one-half miles west…

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Sustainable practices can extend to gardens, lawns

By Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service Many of the practices associated with sustainability, such as recycling, can be extended into the garden. Composting is a way to help reduce organic waste that goes to the landfill and helps feed gardens. These organic materials, which include grass clippings, leaves, and other yard wastes, account for about…

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Find spring break fun at natural science museum

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is gearing up for an unforgettable spring break filled with scientific wonders, outdoor adventures, and artistic flair. Families, art and nature enthusiasts, teachers, and Scouts are invited to dive into a celebration of curiosity, discovery, and pure fun at the museum’s spring break…

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