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By Kara Kimbrough Filling up the car with gas in advance of a road trip during the long Memorial Day weekend ahead was not a problem in previous years. But this year…well, that’s a different story. Without dwelling on the pain we’re all feeling at the pump, I decided to share a few tips to…

Strokes are one of the top five causes of death in Mississippi, and the state has the second highest mortality rate (52.1 per 100,000) in the United States, accounting for 1,925 deaths in 2024. During May, National Stroke Awareness Month, the Mississippi State Department of Health is stressing the importance of taking meaningful steps to…

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health joins the nation in observing Mental Health Awareness Month this May, reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to quality behavioral health services for all Mississippians. First observed in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise public understanding of mental health conditions, reduce stigma, and connect individuals…

By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service There are some plants that make you smile the moment you see them, and Polka Dot Plants are at the top of that list for me. The name sounds like simply a description, but that is the actual name of these plants that have a playful, almost whimsical quality.…

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce has begun accepting a new round of applications for its Wild Hog Control Program. The application period will remain open until May 15, 2026. All Mississippi counties are eligible for the application period. “I encourage landowners and managers impacted…

The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board is hosting its annual Easter at the Ag Museum event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. “We’re proud to continue this annual Easter tradition at the Ag Museum and welcome visitors from all across the state,” said Commissioner of…

As many families travel for spring break, Mississippi Blood Services is asking community members across the state to donate blood as seasonal travel and school closures often lead to a drop in donations while hospital demand remains constant. Blood cannot be manufactured and must come from volunteer donors. With donations declining during spring break, all…

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson recently announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce would begin accepting a new round of applications for its Wild Hog Control Program starting on Feb. 1. The application period will remain open until Sunday, Feb. 15. All Mississippi counties are eligible for the application period. “Wild…

The Wall That Heals–a 375-foot replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., that is sanctioned by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund–is opening in Crystal Springs Nov. 13 and will be open 24 hours a day until 2 p.m. Nov. 16. The traveling wall is located at the corner of Highways 27 and 51…

The Abner W. Cooper Memorial Post 27 of the American Legion has participated in the Wreaths Across America for several years, and many Lawrence Countians have done so as well. The post has been somewhat dormant recently in promoting Wreaths Across America, but that changes this year. In partnership with the Lawrence County High School…