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Kids Hub to recognize National Child Abuse Awareness Month with pinwheel gardens
People across the country honor National Child Abuse Awareness Month in April and this year, Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center invites the community to get involved. Kids Hub will host a series of educational activities throughout the month to raise awareness about the prevalence and prevention of child abuse and Kids Hub’s work to protect…
Read MoreMDAC launches new online employment portal for state’s agriculture community
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson recently announced the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is launching MS AgWorks, a new online employment portal dedicated to connecting Mississippi farmers and ranchers with potential employees. “Now more than ever, we are experiencing shortages in supply chains, transportation of products, and labor force,” said Gipson. “Our…
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March 12 River Bend House of Brews in Monticello will co-host a blood drive with Vitalant Blood Services from Hattiesburg from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12. The bloodmobile will be parked at RBHOB. All blood donors will receive artwork donated by local artists. Contact Robin Lofton at 601-748-1488 or email [email protected] to schedule…
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May 7 Divide Memorial Methodist Protestant Church will hold their annual Springfest from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, May 7. This will be a full day of fun and fellowship with vendor booths, entertainment, a food court, a bake sale, an auction, door prizes, children’s activities, and more. Divide is located approximately 11 miles…
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Beef cattle field day set for March 31
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service Individuals interested in the beef cattle industry are invited to a field day hosted by Mississippi State University. The Beef Cattle Field Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 31 at the MSU Coastal Plain Branch Experiment Station located at 51 Coastal Plains Road in…
Read MoreExtension to host vaccination program and fish fry March 17
Mississippi State University Extension and Delta Health Alliance will host a community COVID vaccination/booster program and fish fry on St. Patrick’s Day. The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at the Lawrence County Civic Center. The Delta Health Alliance will provide educational information on COVID vaccines and boosters, which…
Read MoreFDA alerts public to potentially-contaminated products from Family Dollar stores
On Feb. 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration alerted the public that several categories of FDA-regulated products purchased from Jan. 1, 2021, through the present from Family Dollar stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee may be unsafe for consumers to use. The impacted products originated from the company’s distribution facility in…
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Feb. 27 Monticello United Methodist Church will host a fellowship lunch after the morning worship service on Sunday, Feb. 27. Everyone is welcome to attend and fellowship with church members. Gumbo and po-boys will be served. March 2 Monticello United Methodist Church will hold an Ash Wednesday service at noon, March 2. March 12 River…
Read MoreRegistration underway for spring youth sports
The Monticello Parks and Recreation Department is registering players for spring baseball, softball, and tee-ball. The deadline for registration is Monday, Feb. 7, and registration must be done online at https://monticelloparksandrecreation.sportngin.com/playball. Plans are to have leagues for tee-ball ages 3-4, baseball ages 5-12 in two year groupings, and girls softball, ages 5-14 in two year…
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