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What is required for a "more perfect Union," a goal of the Founders in the pream- ble to the U.S. Constitution? That ques- tion is ripe for considera- tion upon America 250. We need a monu- mental achievement to check...
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The Mississippi Secretary of State Charities Division has issued a Cease and Desist Order and Notice of Intended Actions against North Star Rescue, Inc. (a Mississippi non-profit corporation), revoked North Star...
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announces the temporary closure of LeFleur's Bluff State Park due to flooding caused by recent heavy rainfall in Central Mississippi. Rising water has...
A rural food pantry in Mississippi is improving the lives of its clients by implementing practices learned through a Mississippi State University Extension Service pro- gram. "For the past few years, we have been...
The University of Southern Mississippi is expanding access to dig- ital forensic resources and training through the opening of the Rural Digital Forensics Initiative (RDFI) labora- tory within the School of Criminal...
Page A6 Friday, June 26, 2026 HINDS COUNTY Poor roses, poor tomatoes, being starved by folks who think gim- micky home-made fertil- izer solutions make much difference! Internet sites where gardeners gather are buzzing...
"Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank and rose and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright." (Genesis 25:34) We know what we value by what we are willing to trade it for. How many...
BY CAROLYN CLEMENTS cjclements@bellsouth.net or 601-955-6695 The residents of Terry are in a state of confusion over water bills. A new drive-by meter system was installed throughout the town recently. This has resulted...
Kara's Sites & Bites: FOOD, FUN AND FIREWORKS... CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250TH AT THE BEAU RIVAGE by Kara Kimbrough America's 250th birthday is next week and for those of you who, like me, are excited about this milestone...
Just be kind. That's what I've learned over a lifetime of trying to do the right thing. Being right is not enough. Too many times, we believe battles are between right and wrong, or good and bad. President Trump is...
People are excit- ed about peptides. The internet is filled with claims: Peptides raise your ener- gy, boost metabolism, clear your skin, slow down aging, build more muscle, repair injuries ... I want some! But there's...
What is required for a "more perfect Union," a goal of the Founders in the pream- ble to the U.S. Constitution? That ques- tion is ripe for considera- tion upon America 250. We need a monu- mental achievement to check...
The Raymond Public Library had a fantastic time welcoming Angie Hale's Petting Zoo as part of their Summer Reading Program! Families and children enjoyed getting up close with goats, chickens, cows, a mule, adorable...
