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In collaboration with Mississippi State University Extension, the Mississippi Tourism Association, and the Mississippi Main Street Association, the Mississippi Hills Heritage National Area has launched a culinary adventure, the Farm to Fork Foodie Trail, which features locally- and regionally-grown and chef-curated foods from cultivation to presentation. The project’s mission is to connect people to the…

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service If you would like to add plants that will provide color to your winter landscape and are also edible, I recommend planting some ornamental kale. Ornamental kale, also known as flowering kale, is a stunning and unique addition to any garden or landscape. With its colorful leaves and striking…

The first story walk in the area is being offered by the Hazlehurst Public Library and features the book “The Magical Snowman.” The story walk concept is relatively new to the area and offers a fun activity to engage families in literacy and getting active. The pages from the book are printed and placed in…

An open house will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, at the new Wesson Police Department, located at 1006 Spring St. Wesson citizens are invited to come visit the new facility that will house the police department and municipal court, and enjoy refreshments while they are there. The building is located…

Mississippi University for Women is seeking the best and brightest rising juniors and seniors from across the state for the 2024 Mississippi Governor’s School. Held June 2-15, the two-week residential honors program will bring scholars to The W’s campus to “equip them with an intensive experience to develop their gifts alongside like-minded students,” according to…

By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service Michael May expects to see tree growth impacted for at least the next three years on his Chunky, Miss., Christmas tree farm after this year’s severe to exceptional drought conditions that spanned most of the state. “It’s been a rough year because of the drought,” said May, who owns…

For almost a century, Mississippi State Parks have welcomed guests and provided a quiet getaway for families and friends to reconnect with nature and each other. As a tourism destination, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is committed to conserving and enhancing the essence of what makes Mississippi State Parks special, while also entering…

By Barbara Grillot Gaddy “Flashing lights broke through the darkness. — I discover that the car is resting on the knife’s edge of this precipice. — As the first patient exits the car, the car rocks.” These are excerpts from “Are You the Angel?” by Josh Dawson in Dorothy Ainsworth Day’s new book entitled “Ordinary…

Historically, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel holidays in America. This year AAA estimates that 49.1 million people will travel to their Thanksgiving destination by car, just below pre-COVID travel volumes (49.9 million). The Mississippi Department of Transportation reminds motorists to avoid distractions and buckle up. “As Thanksgiving travel numbers increase each year, that…

By Tricia Nelson Master Gardeners of Copiah County recently hosted a conference for Southwest District members. The event was held at the Thames Center in Wesson, with over 150 people registering from surrounding counties. Speakers from Mississippi State University who spoke at the event included Dr. Jeff Wilson, who spoke about ornamental plants; and Dr.…