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By Edwin Smith Timely and effective screenings are the most important step in preventing and treating breast cancer, according to a University of Mississippi physician. Breast cancer is the most frequently occurring non-skin cancer in women and the most frequent cause of cancer-related death in women worldwide. But remarkable progress has been made to decrease…

A public forum will be held by the Lawrence County School District from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, at the Multipurpose Building on the Lawrence County High School campus with board-selected finalist candidates for the position of superintendent of education. The board requests questions from the public to be asked at this forum.…

Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum to welcome spring with Bunnies & Butterflies from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, March 30. The museum’s beautiful garden spaces will spring to life for this special weekend celebration. Children are invited to dig into the warm soil as they learn about gardening, discover the science behind bubbles, and…

The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board is hosting its annual Easter at the Ag Museum event at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 30. “I look forward to seeing the hundreds of families that will make their way out to the Ag Museum this year for this very…

By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service If you wonder what plants can be used in shaded areas of your landscape, I suggest that hardy and low-maintenance ferns are a great choice for adding lush, green foliage. Ferns come in a variety of sizes, textures, and colors that can add visual interest to darker areas of…

The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1924. For the first time since 1636, public vehicles, such as taxi cabs, were allowed into Hyde Park in London beginning March 1. For nearly 300 years, the…

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…