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The Christmas season is a time for giving, and there are many in Lawrence County in need. One way you can help is by adopting an “angel” from the annual community Angel Tree for whom to provide gifts for Christmas. There are children of all ages available to choose from on trees set up at…

Bouncy Bert is a Mountain Cur mix available for adoption through Paws of Love. He is about 6 months old and expected to grow to be a large-sized dog. This chunky baby loves to play and is willing to keep his new humans active. For more information, please call 601-870-7400 or contact Paws of Love…

Mississippi University for Women is seeking the best and brightest rising juniors and seniors from across the state for the 2024 Mississippi Governor’s School. Held June 2-15, the two-week residential honors program will bring scholars to The W’s campus to “equip them with an intensive experience to develop their gifts alongside like-minded students,” according to…

Ernie is a Mountain Cur mix, available for adoption through Paws of Love. He is about six months old and may grow up to be a large-sized dog. This big baby is a wiggly bundle of fun. For more information, please call 601-870-7400 or contact Paws of Love on Facebook.

By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service Michael May expects to see tree growth impacted for at least the next three years on his Chunky, Miss., Christmas tree farm after this year’s severe to exceptional drought conditions that spanned most of the state. “It’s been a rough year because of the drought,” said May, who owns…

For almost a century, Mississippi State Parks have welcomed guests and provided a quiet getaway for families and friends to reconnect with nature and each other. As a tourism destination, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is committed to conserving and enhancing the essence of what makes Mississippi State Parks special, while also entering…

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Lawrence County native and resident of Brookhaven, observes the Lincoln County 4-H display that is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” exhibition at the Lincoln County Library. The exhibit is on view at the library until Nov. 26. The exhibit offers a broad look at rural…

Billy D. is an Australian Shepherd mix, available for adoption through Paws of Love. He is about 12 weeks old, and the shelter thinks he will grow up to be a medium-sized dog. This bobbed-tailed baby has a very loving temperament and wants to be someone’s snuggle buddy. For more information, please call 601-870-7400 or…

Historically, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel holidays in America. This year AAA estimates that 49.1 million people will travel to their Thanksgiving destination by car, just below pre-COVID travel volumes (49.9 million). The Mississippi Department of Transportation reminds motorists to avoid distractions and buckle up. “As Thanksgiving travel numbers increase each year, that…

The burn ban in Lawrence County was lifted earlier today after storms saturated the area late Monday, Nov. 21. The ban had been in effect for several months because of extreme drought conditions. Fire officials remind property owners to practice safe burn methods and that they are responsible if their fire spreads to someone else’s…