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Pet of the Week

Stormy is a 2-year-old Lab mix who weighs 40 pounds. Currently in foster care, she has learned basic obedience and walks nicely on a leash. She knows sit, stop, and heel. She is housebroken, and alerts someone when she needs to go outside. Stormy gets along well with other dogs and lives for affection and…

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Forestry commission urges caution and adherence to burn bans

The Mississippi Forestry Commission wants Mississippians to be on high alert for wildfire activity due to extremely dry weather conditions. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KDBI) continues above the 700 level in much of the state, creating an increased risk for devastating wildland fires. MFC Fire Chief Randy Giachelli states, “We have not seen this pattern…

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SBA loans available to small businesses due to continuing drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Mississippi for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to the drought conditions that began on Aug. 29. The declaration includes Adams, Claiborne, Copiah, Forrest, Franklin,…

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Pet of the Week

Raven is available for adoption from Paws of Love in Monticello. She is a 2-year-old Labrador mix. Time in the shelter has made Raven shy, but she is extremely sweet and friendly with people. Weighing about 30 pounds, Raven loves lap snuggles. She is good with other dogs and is heartworm negative. For more information…

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Hyde-Smith, Warnock offer 2023 Gold Star Families Remembrance Week resolution

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) recently introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate Sept. 24-30 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. The resolution, which is supported by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), provides the nation a specific time to honor the sacrifices made by families of U.S.…

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Prescribed burning program accepting applications

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is continuing its partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife Mississippi, The Nature Conservancy, and others to provide cost-share for prescribed burning on private lands. Since its inception in 2011, the “Fire on the Forty” program has provided cost-share funding…

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County clinics to offer free screening services

In a major step to combat chronic disease in the state, the Mississippi State Department of Health now offers free blood sugar and blood pressure checks at all clinics. Any Mississippian can call their local clinic to be screened, or just drop in during business hours. Blood sugar numbers are done with a simple finger…

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Community & Religious Calendar

Sept. 10 New Zion Baptist Church will celebrate Homecoming Sept. 10. The Smith family and Maurice Rutland will sing at 10 a.m. Bro. Earl Clark will be the guest speaker. If you have loved ones buried at New Zion, this is the time to pay for the upkeep of the cemetery. It takes a lot…

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First goat performance test in Mississippi ongoing

By Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service Most goat meat sold in the U.S. is imported, but a group of Mississippi meat goat producers wants to see that change. A first-of-its-kind test in the state is underway to help them meet that goal. The Southeastern Buck Performance Test aims to improve the profitability of the meat…

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Historical events from September 1923

100 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH The month of September has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in September 1923. Half of Tokyo was destroyed when an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 strikes Japan just before midday on Sept. 1. More…

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