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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Wesson Attendance Center faculty and staff select students each year to be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame.  Inductees are chosen based on four criteria – leadership, academics, character, and school participation. Each year, 5% of the senior class are selected to receive this highest honor. This year, three students were chosen for Hall…

The Central Mississippi Planning and Development District (CMPDD) will conduct outreach activities within its seven-county region to gather feedback from citizens as CMPDD continues to draft the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan, a plan to identify challenges and solutions that help make roadways safer for everyone. In this second round…

Copiah County Medical Center is working on a community health needs assessment through an online survey. The focus of this effort is to learn of the good things in our community as well as concerns; understand perceptions and attitudes about the health of the community and hear suggestions for improvement; and learn more about how…

By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Coach’s Cedar Creek Farm in Lucedale where I was awestruck by the brightly blooming Amstel begonias growing in one of their greenhouses. These begonias, also known as Rieger begonias, are a unique blend of tuberous and wax begonias. As…

Mississippi’s newspapers have been trusted with publishing legally-required government notices for decades – centuries, in fact. Of course we publish news about cities, counties, and schools in our communities, but newspaper media also provides a valuable service to government and the public by independently distributing required legal notices to audiences far and wide. Public notices…