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Smoking causes type 2 diabetes
The more cigarettes you smoke, the higher your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. According to the most recent data from the Mississippi State Department of Health, in 2016, Mississippi ranked first in the nation for overall diabetes prevalence, with an estimated 308,295 adult Mississippians living with diabetes (over 13.6% of the adult population). Diabetes…
Read MoreRibbon cutting held for Willow + Co
The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 4 for Willow + Co, located at 315 East Broad Street, Monticello. Pictured are (from left) Leigh Ann Reeves, Judy Grimes, June Cothern, Martha Watts, Bailey Peavey; owners Courtney Ervin, Katelyn Reid, and Debbie Reid; Kacy Fuller, Madison Ervin, and Hannah Havis.
Read MoreChristmas Lighting Ceremony
A Christmas lighting ceremony was held following the Monticello Christmas parade on the lawn of the Lawrence County Courthouse. Santa was on hand to turn on the lights and then heard Christmas wishes from a long line of children. There was also a station for the writing of Christmas letters to Santa. A large crowd…
Read MoreWinter Wonderland
Even though the temperatures Saturday were in the mid-70s, members of the Lawrence County Historical Society created a “Frozen” environment for visitors to the Longino House and grounds in Monticello. There was a display of gingerbread houses created by gifted students from across the county, characters from the movie “Frozen,” hot chocolate, tours, and snow.…
Read MoreHyde-Smith opens office in Brookhaven
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith recently announced the opening of an office in downtown Brookhaven to serve constituents in southwest Mississippi. The new Hyde-Smith office is located in Suite C of the Benoits Building at 117 W. Cherokee Street, Brookhaven. “I’m thrilled to open an office in Brookhaven. This space will give Mississippians in this region…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Certificate of Vaccination now available online
An official Certificate of COVID-19 Vaccination that will verify an individual is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is now available from official Mississippi State Department of health (MSDH) records through the MyIRmobile.com website. This certificate is a convenient option for those who do not have or do not want to carry the vaccination card. Individuals can…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
Nov. 28 Pastor Glen Smith and the Fair Hill M. B. Church Family in Oma will celebrate their 158th Church Anniversary at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. Dec. 3 The ninth annual Life of Christ presentation will be held from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 at the Atwood Water Park, located at…
Read MoreSmart eating, activity battle extra pounds
By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service For every reason to eat excessively, someone is pushing a diet plan to reverse the scales, but there’s more to a healthy weight than consuming fewer calories and burning more energy. Weight gain can be brought on by the holiday season, the “freshman 15,” or the first year of…
Read MoreHome gardeners can test varieties for Extension
By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service Mississippi home gardeners have an opportunity to participate in vegetable research next year. The Mississippi State University Extension Service is looking for 80 participants statewide to enter its 2022 Home Vegetable Variety Trial. Mississippi Master Gardeners, home gardeners, and garden club members are encouraged to apply. Trial plants will…
Read MoreAddison Carver to compete in Jr. Miss Magnolia State Pageant finals
Addison Carver, of Monticello, will be a contestant in the statewide Jr. Miss Magnolia State Pageant finals at the Vicksburg Auditorium in Vicksburg on Nov. 20-21. Carver is the daughter of Dwayne and Kristi Williamson Carney, of Monticello, and the late Chuck Carver. Ladies throughout Mississippi will compete in fashion runway, interview, casual wear, and…
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