Art Doing Its Part to address litter
By Bonnie Coblentz, MSU Extension Service Pollution and the litter problem in Mississippi is being addressed by a lot of people in a lot of important ways, and some think art has a part to play in the effort. Art Doing Its Part is a statewide art and slogan competition aimed at personalizing the issue…
Read MoreGardens thrive with no-fuss Cheyenne Spirit coneflowers
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service Certain plants earn a permanent place in gardens not just for their beauty, but for the way they show up year after year without fuss. Echinacea coneflowers fall squarely into that category for me. They bring a dependable splash of color, attract pollinators by the dozens and carry an…
Read MoreMDOT announces Star-Spangled Sign Contest to celebrate America 250
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is inviting the public to put their creativity on display with the Star-Spangled Digital Message Sign (DMS) Contest by submitting their patriotic, America-themed, safe-driving messages to run during the Fourth of July holiday week. “We’re excited to celebrate America 250 while reminding travelers that…
Read MoreNational Fishing and Boating Week celebrated June 6-14
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks invites you to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, running from June 6 to 14. This nationwide celebration is an invitation for all fishing and boating enthusiasts to come together and enjoy the outdoors. In Mississippi, June 6 and 7 have been designated as “Free Fishing Days,”…
Read MoreRecord spring turkey harvest announced
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced a record harvest for the 2026 spring turkey season, with Mississippi hunters reporting 17,907 birds through Game Check. This surpassed the previous record of 15,498 birds set in 2024 and is the highest number that has been reported since the state implemented mandatory harvest reporting in…
Read MoreBrisk Armstrong
Graveside services were held on May 21, 2026, at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Silver Creek, for Brisk Armstrong, 73, of Silver Creek, who passed away on May 14 at Jefferson Davis Extended Care Facility, Prentiss. Rev. Jerry K. Horton officiated. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is the son of…
Read MoreMarcus Lee Cameron
Funeral services were held on May 22, 2026, at Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Silver Creek, for Marcus Lee Cameron, 66, of Columbia, who passed away on May 12 at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg. Rev. Dr. Wesley Bridges officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He…
Read MoreEric King
A graveside service for Eric King will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Divide Memorial Methodist Protestant Church Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday at Divide Memorial Methodist Protestant Church. Riverwood Family is handling the arrangements. Eric King, 59, of Monticello, passed away on…
Read MorePeople encouraged to reach out as Mental Health Awareness Month concludes
As May comes to an end, and with it, the formal recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Department of Mental Health reminds Mississippians that there are more services and supports available than ever before, and help is only a phone call, a mouse click, or a screen tap away. There is more than one…
Read MoreBe BearWise this summer
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is reminding residents to be bear aware, understand typical bear behavior, and take simple precautions to safely coexist with these native wildlife residents. Each year in early summer, young black bears, especially males, cover long distances looking for a new place to call home. Black bears typically…
Read More