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…

Copiah-Lincoln Community College recently announced the awarding of an Upward Bound Grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education serving students attending Lawrence County, Magee, and Mendenhall high schools. Upward Bound is a federally-funded educational program geared toward high school students in ninth through 12th grades. The program centers around the belief that all students,…

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…