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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is intensifying efforts to uphold hunting regulations and ensure the preservation of wildlife resources. In keeping with this commitment, MDWFP law enforcement will be taking strict actions against individuals found to be habitually violating hunting laws. Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. Section 49-7-27 (2), MDWFP will implement…

By Edwin Smith Timely and effective screenings are the most important step in preventing and treating breast cancer, according to a University of Mississippi physician. Breast cancer is the most frequently occurring non-skin cancer in women and the most frequent cause of cancer-related death in women worldwide. But remarkable progress has been made to decrease…

The unemployment rate in Copiah County increased in January, as compared to the previous month. According to preliminary figures from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, there were 10,600 persons in the labor force in the county. Of these, 410 or 3.8% were unemployed, indicating that 10,200 were employed. This compares with the state unemployment…

By Tricia Nelson Copiah Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a Copiah County Vietnam Veterans Ceremony at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 28. The program will be held on the lawn of the Copiah County Courthouse but will move inside the courthouse in the case of inclement weather. The ceremony is to honor local…

Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum to welcome spring with Bunnies & Butterflies from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, March 30. The museum’s beautiful garden spaces will spring to life for this special weekend celebration. Children are invited to dig into the warm soil as they learn about gardening, discover the science behind bubbles, and…

The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board is hosting its annual Easter at the Ag Museum event at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 30. “I look forward to seeing the hundreds of families that will make their way out to the Ag Museum this year for this very…

Once again, it is time for artists in the Copiah County area to display their works in downtown Hazlehurst during the month of April. The Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the annual walking tour, which will include over 20 venues and 50 participating artists. Creative and beautiful works will be on display in windows…

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…

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…

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…