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KOSCIUSKO TRACTOR SUPPLY STORE INVITES YOUTH TO GET GROWING WITH PLANT-A-SEED EVENT
Free activity introduces young people to world of gardening
KOSCIUSKO, Miss., March 25, 2026 – The Kosciusko Tractor Supply store is inviting young gardeners to its Plant-A-Seed event for a free opportunity to learn the basics of gardening with a hands-on activity.
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In a world that’s always changing, Anthony’s reminds you how it feels when something stays the same in all the right ways.
The first time I went to Anthony’s was for a 50th-birthday dinner.
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The Mississippi State Health Officer’s public stance championing the importance of vaccinations and childhood immunizations would appear to be at odds with Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
Multiple media outlets rushed out articles this week claiming that Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney and at least two others were under consideration to be the White House’s pick to the lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Adams County Supervisor, who has yet to concede in the midterm primary, looks to support strong conservative candidates in the 2027 Mississippi election cycle.
Adams County Supervisor and successful oilman Kevin Wilson announced this week that he was donating $500,000 to a new political action committee “to support strong conservative leadership and build the foundation for a competitive 2027 cycle.”
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State Rep. Rickey Thompson says temporary work is often unregulated, “resulting in widespread abuse, including unreasonably long term job assignments without benefits.”
State Rep. Rickey Thompson (D) has introduced a resolution in the Mississippi House of Representatives to “urge the State of Mississippi” to adopt a Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights.
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The SSOC will collaborate with the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security as well as federal cybersecurity centers and public-sector threat-intelligence partners.
A bill to create a State Security Operations Center (SSOC) is headed to Governor Tate Reeves (R) after lawmakers agreed on the conference report Wednesday morning.
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Gunn, elected to the position in 2012, was the first Republican Speaker of the Mississippi House since Reconstruction. He expressed pride in all that was accomplished during his 12-year tenure.
The Mississippi Legislature gathered on the second floor rotunda of the State Capitol Wednesday for the unveiling of the most recent portrait to grace its halls, that of former Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, the 61st Speaker of the Mississippi House.
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The Mississippi Center for Public Policy (MCPP) and Bigger Pie hosted British author and science writer Matt Ridley for a special luncheon on Thursday, March 19, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, and community members for a discussion on energy, innovation, and economic growth.
Ridley delivered an optimistic, data-driven presentation highlighting the critical role of free markets, innovation, and abundant energy in advancing human prosperity.
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Decluttering is beneficial for the good of the mind and, according to Dante, obligatory for the good of the soul. The Fifth Cornice in Purgatory, as described in Cantos XX and XXI of that part of The Divine Comedy, is where souls of those who were hoarders in their earthly lives atone for their sin.
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Ole Miss Launches AmeriCorps Program Mentoring Youth Statewide
Grisham-McLean Institute's newest initiative adds mentors to help middle and high schoolers succeed
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi junior Lauren McKay changed her major three times before she found herself sitting across from a group of Oxford High School students, talking about geometry, strained relationships and how to push through the things you'd rather not do.
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MSU-Meridian, Baptist Anderson create student care clinic
MERIDIAN, Miss.—Mississippi State University-Meridian and Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center are announcing a new collaboration to provide more than 500 university students with direct access to one of the city’s primary care clinics for minor illnesses and injuries.
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From Concern to Center: UM Responds to Rising Collegiate Gambling
Researchers launch nation's first center dedicated to studying college gambling and betting on college sports
OXFORD, Miss. – With hundreds of millions of dollars being wagered each day on events from the NCAA Tournament to the Academy Awards, the University of Mississippi hopes to lead efforts to address betting on collegiate sports with its new Center on Collegiate Gambling.
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Ole Miss Professor Reflects on Thoreau in New Ken Burns Documentary
Cristin Ellis explores enduring relevance of 19th century writer, philosopher and naturalist
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi faculty expert gets to shine in the upcoming "Henry David Thoreau" documentary produced by Ken Burns.
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Organic vegetable production
workshop set for April 17
By Susan Collins-Smith
MSU Extension Service
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. -- Small farmers will have an opportunity to learn more about organic vegetable production during an upcoming workshop.
The Mississippi State University Extension Service will host the Organic Vegetable Production Workshop April 17 in Crystal Springs at the Truck Crops Branch Experiment Station. Both producers who currently grow organically and those interested in organic production practices are welcome.
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for saleFire Pit And Metal Wood Storage Barrel - wood Included $50 OR Best offer. Please call 662-770-0390for salegiveawayFree to good home : 1 - 10 month old male cat white/ gray/black and 1 - 10 female cat gray, white and striped (She has been spayed.) Both of them have had all of their shots. Both of them ARE Indoor Cats.
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Turnrow Books, along with Turnrow Art Co. and Turnrow Café, is reopening its doors on Wednesday after a fire nearly destroyed the downtown bookstore nearly three years ago. The business also is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
A valued member of the Greenwood downtown district returns to Howard Street on Wednesday.
Turnrow Books will hold its grand opening Wednesday afternoon. The official ribbon cutting is set for 3:45 p.m., and the grand opening will be from 4 to 7 p.m.
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FOUR WAYS ONE CAN BE LOST
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FOUR WAYS ONE CAN BE LOST
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Ink, trust and the people who make it possible
There’s an old truth in the newspaper business that doesn’t get said often enough, mostly because we’re too busy chasing the next story, the next deadline, the next thing somebody would rather you didn’t read.
So let’s say it plainly.
This newspaper exists because of you.
Not because of fancy presses or glowing screens. Not because of editors who think they know something.It exists because of the city’s, county’s, businesses and citizens support.
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