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Heart disease top killer in Mississippi, smoking increases risk
In 2020, more Mississippians died of heart disease than cancer and diabetes combined. Smoking, in any amount, contributes to heart disease by making the blood sticky, which restricts the flow to and from the heart, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). A CDC promotion illustrates the dangers of heart disease. Tonya M.,…
Read MoreGirl Scout cookie season kicks off nationally, inspiring innovation
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) kicks off the 2022 Girl Scout cookie season nationally, bringing back the classic family favorites, plus the newest addition to the lineup: Adventurefuls. Girl Scouts across the country will embark on a new adventure with the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls: the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program. In…
Read MoreAg producers invited to advisory meetings
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service Agriculture advisory groups will meet across the state next month to provide input on educational programing and research conducted by Mississippi State University. The three regional meetings offer agricultural producers the opportunity to share their needs for the upcoming year with the MSU Extension Service and Mississippi Agricultural and…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
Jan. 31 The 2020-21 Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Banquet will be held at the Civic Center at 6 p.m. Jan. 31. Tickets may be purchased beginning Jan. 4 in the Chamber office, located on the third floor of the Lawrence County Courthouse. Deadline to purchase tickets is Jan. 26. Feb. 26 The 2022 Lawrence…
Read More57th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show officially kicks off
Today, the 57th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show officially gets underway at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, beginning with the Dixie National Horse and Mule Color Bonanza Show. “We are excited to kick-off the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo presented by our title sponsor Southern AgCredit,” says Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson.…
Read MoreSudden flash freezing and black ice possible in South Mississippi
As rain and subfreezing temperatures head towards south Mississippi, the Mississippi Department of Transportation warns drivers of the potential dangers on the roadway. Motorists can expect the possibility of sudden flash freezes and black ice on highways, especially bridges. Currently, MDOT crews in southeast Mississippi are doing limited pre-treatment of some roadways with salt and…
Read MoreTTAC holds Beta Club induction ceremony
$210M investment in teacher pay proposed
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar are proposing a $210 million investment in teachers over the next two years, raising a teacher’s base pay on average by $4,700. “Chairman DeBar traveled all over the state in the fall for teacher listening sessions, held a committee hearing, and met with teachers in…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
Jan. 31 The 2020-21 Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Banquet will be held at the Civic Center at 6 p.m. Jan. 31. Tickets may be purchased beginning Jan. 4 in the Chamber office, located on the third floor of the Lawrence County Courthouse. Deadline to purchase tickets is Jan. 26. Feb. 26 The 2022 Lawrence…
Read MoreLt. Gov. Hosemann sees challenges, opportunities in 2022 Legislative Session
A packed agenda awaited legislators who returned to the Mississippi Capitol to convene the 2022 Legislative Session on Jan. 4. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann expects the biggest challenge to be overseeing the expenditure of the $1.8 billion allocated to the state from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The broad categories the federal funds must…
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