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Chef Kerwin Pleasant reaches the second round of “Carla P. Hall Presents: Favorite Chef Cooking Competition.”

Kerwin Pleasant is a non-traditional, and apparently exceptional, culinary arts student at Hinds Community College’s Jackson Campus and he is on his way to a national competition with famed Chef Carla P. Hall.

Pleasant, a Jackson resident, was selected for “Carla P. Hall Presents: Favorite Chef Cooking Competition.” Hall first became a household name on Bravo’s “Top Chef.” Then she c . . .

Ornamental grasses are an entire class of plants that are widespread but surprisingly underused in Mississippi landscapes. Their shapes, lines, textures, and graceful movements add exciting contrast to the usual palette of similar-size shrubs and perennials.

Not talking about lawns or the grasses we grow for food including black millet, burgundy sugar cane, and lemon grass; however, they can be quite showy in mixed flower gardens. This summer I discovered the new Pink Zebra, a regular corn . . .

Wearing a Fuge T-shirt from 2014, Kevin Moss, left, associate pastor of students for the Church at Addis, Louisiana, and his fellow leaders in the church brought 73 students to Mississippi College for this year’s camp, themed “Revival Generation.”

After attending Fuge events at various locations for more than a quarter-century, Kevin Moss is still amazed at the impact the annual summer camps can have on middle school and high school students.

In the wake of last year’s event, the associate p . . .

The Terry Grove Missionary Baptist Church is sponsoring a Youth Praise Program on Saturday, July 20, starting at 3 o’clock. The TG Dance Ministry Group will be presenting the program under the direction of Pastor Scottie Willis, Jr. The public is invited to attend.

The church will host Family and Friends Day on Sunday, July 21 at 11 o’clock. The guest speaker will be Pastor Arthur A. Sutton. The church is located at 323 Raymond St. and may be contacted at: 601-878-2044. Pastor Dion Sanders . . .

“And looking about at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! For whoever does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and
mother.”
(Mark 3:34-35)


One joy of being a Southerner is that exquisite joy of youth - Vacation Bible School. Oh, we all have drank the sugary Kool-Aid, haven’t we? We have all ate the store-bought cookies, sang the fun songs, and heard the old gospel story. Rarely do I meet a Southerner that doesn’t know something about the Bible.

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The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers to visit the campus on Saturday, August 24 for Exploring Health Care Pathways.

The one-day enrichment event, which is free, will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the UMMC School of Medicine, with check-in starting at 8 a.m.

It offers 11th and 12th graders across Mississippi the opportunity to learn more about health care professions from faculty, staff, and students repr . . .

The Disaster Recovery Center in Hinds County operated by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA will close permanently at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.

The center is located at: Hinds County Hinds County Public Works Department parking lot (look for the FEMA and MEMA signage) 10000 I-20 Frontage Road Bolton, MS 39041.

Even though centers are closing, FEMA is still on the ground in Mississippi to help homeowners and renters recover from the April 8-11, 2024, storms.

FEM . . .

FAMOUS TEXAS DESTINATIONS-- Delicious ribs, cole slaw, fried okra and barbecue beans at Hutchins BBQ in Frisco, Texas.

Elements of home in the form of Mississippi State University alum Dak Prescott’s large presence in the Dallas Cowboys’ world headquarters in Frisco, Texas, and hearing stories about Jackson native LeAnn Rimes’ formative years in nearby Garland added special touches to the final part of a recent trip to Texas.

Additionally, enjoying world-class cuisine, including exceptional . . .

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is excited to announce that Deputy Administrator Angel Rohnke will serve as the next Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Rohnke brings extensive expertise in conservation, education, tourism, and leadership to the role, having contributed to the growth of the museum and LeFleur’s Bluff State Park for 19 years, as Museum Educator, Education Coordinator, Assistant Director, and Deputy Administrator.

Rohnke h . . .

The country is paying dearly for the division it has caused itself.

Our countrymen—-you, me and everyone else—-are the blame. The shooter had the gun and pulled the trigger, but this is on all of us.

Our politics have gotten so mean, we should’ve expected this to happen.

We’ve all lost friends over politics—a new phenomenon on the American political landscape. The polarization began in our hearts and has mostly been carried out through the devices of social media.

This situation could g . . .

Dilemma: Do I replace the big shrubs that succumbed to severe weather with more of the same, or go with something different?

I’m not really a garden gambler; the scientist in me understands that ongoing world-wide climate changes affect local weather patterns, and who knows what that may trend. And though I do experiment a bit, I’m cautious about investing money, effort, time, and hope on iffy plants, making me think twice about what I shove into my garden’s dirt.

Luckily, I don’t worry a . . .

A group of Terry and Raymond High School students just returned from Orlando, FL. They attended the TSA Competition and competed with schools from all across the nation. They enjoyed going to “Mid-Evil Times” dinner theater. The chaperone was Julie Ingram-Clements. Julie teaches Business, Marketing and Finance at both schools. This was a great experience for the students and will have memories they will never forget from this trip.

There will be an upcoming election in the Town of Terry fo . . .