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UM announces August 2022 graduates
More than 1,000 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in August 2022. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Law, Pharmacy, Journalism and New Media, Engineering, Education, Business Administration, Applied Sciences, and Patterson School of Accountancy. Benjamin Battle, of Jayess, received a B.S. in…
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Statewide Wildland Fire Risk Alert
Effective October 17, 2022, the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is issuing a statewide Wildland Fire Alert. The MFC encourages the public to postpone unnecessary outdoor burning activities until drought conditions improve. The state has experienced little to no rainfall over the last few weeks. As a result, the MFC has responded to 227 wildfires, with…
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Oct. 22 Lawrence County Miniature Horse Association show dates are Oct. 22 and Nov. 12. All shows start at 11 a.m. and are held at the James E. Givens Building near the Sheriff’s Department. For more information, contact Dustie Barnett at 601-754-4939. Oct. 29 The second annual Lawrence County Halloween Block Party will be held…
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Deer hunters needed in the ongoing CWD battle
By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service Deer hunters are urgently needed to participate in the battle to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease among the state’s prized white-tailed deer population. Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is a 100% fatal, transmissible, neurogenerative disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that deer infected with…
Read MoreHave the drug conversation with kids before it’s too late
It’s normal for parents to be worried about illicit fentanyl, a highly-lethal drug that has fueled an unprecedented rise in overdose-related deaths in Mississippi communities. The good news is that they can turn their concern into action by learning the facts and helping their children protect themselves from dangerous substances and the alarming increase in…
Read MoreCo-Lin, The W sign agreement for transfer students
Copiah-Lincoln Community College and Mississippi University for Women recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to facilitate degree completion. The agreement established a pathway for Co-Lin students to complete a degree in psychology, family science, and a certificate program in child advocacy studies (CAST). Both Co-Lin and W advisers will collaborate to ensure seamless transition…
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Sept. 24 Jayess CrossRoad Cruisers presents its Second Annual Open Car Show from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, too benefit The Refuge at 584 Woody Road, Jayess. There will be lots of awards for adults and kids, food and craft vendors, silent auction, bingo, and more. For more info, contact Missy Thornhill at…
Read MoreDAR promotes Constitution Week
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance. The DAR initiated the observance in 1955, when the service organization petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate Sept. 17- 23 of each year to the…
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