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By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service I am always looking for unique plants that brighten the landscape. Scaevola, commonly known as fan flower, is one of those plants. Native to Australia and the Pacific Islands, these plants are popular for their distinctive, fan-shaped flowers, versatile growth habit, and robust nature. Scaevola offers both aesthetic appeal…

By Sid Salter NESHOBA COUNTY FAIR ­– The tin roof of the Founder’s Square reverberated with a lot of political rhetoric this week – some of it serious and relevant and some of it, well, not so much. While 2024 is a presidential election year, the White House race between Republican former President Donald Trump…

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in healthcare careers to visit the campus on Saturday, Aug. 24, for Exploring Health Care Pathways. The one-day enrichment event, which is free, will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the UMMC School of Medicine, with check-in starting at…

By Edwin Smith The opinions of professional critics can make or break a film’s box office prospects, but anyone can learn to watch movies with a critical eye, a University of Mississippi film expert says. “The biggest piece of advice I have is to watch as many movies of as wide a variety as possible…

By Tricia Nelson The recent board meeting of the Hazlehurst City School District began with citizen Linda Granger’s concerns regarding the district’s website. She stated how it is out-of-date, and there is a lack of transparency. She suggested the school add an organizational chart and board minutes. During the meeting, the school board approved a…

By Tricia Nelson The Copiah County Board of Supervisors met July 10, and one topic of discussion was advertising for bids for an ambulance service. David Clanton, with Global Life, said his company would like to submit a quote for service, but he needs more information about the number and types of calls the county…

Motorists across the state face increasing challenges at intersections as traffic volumes rise and congestion worsens. These challenges can lead to severe crashes on Mississippi’s roadways, which is why the Mississippi Department of Transportation is always looking for ways to improve overall roadway safety and operations, including implementing innovative solutions such as Restricted Crossing U-turns.…

The Mississippi Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau recovered a hay baler and hay cutter in Copiah County that was reported stolen in Lincoln County. On June 22, a 435 John Deere hay baler and a Kuhn hay cutter were reported stolen to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. A Kubota five-wheel hay rake was reported stolen…

By Bonnie Coblentz, MSU Extension Service Mississippi’s ideal growing season means gardens can yield a lot of produce, but this usually comes with the help of pesticides to combat insects and diseases. It is vital that home gardeners know how much time must elapse between application of the product and when the food is harvested,…

The Mississippi Wildlife Federation is hosting the 37th Annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza, Mississippi’s oldest and most recognized Outdoor Show, July 26-28 at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl. Presented by Small Town Hunting Properties & Real Estate, this year’s event will host even more exhibitors, attendees, children’s activities, and entertainment. Extravaganza Director Ashlee Smith says,…