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Promise of spring — the return of the purple martins

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Fri,02/06/26-10:53AM, 4,814 Reads 33,078 Statewide
In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first purple martins of the year have been spotted in Mississippi.
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Opinion: Mississippi must provide more help for mothers

Sat,07/30/22-5:50PM, 4,811 Reads 45,463 Statewide
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann’s committee to study the needs of women, children and families in Mississippi has scheduled four hearings and seeks written input from the public.
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David Cotten Sr.

Fri,01/15/21-4:05PM, 4,809 Reads
COWART — David William Cotten, Sr., age 85, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, after a brief battle with Covid-19.
Visitation will be limited to family at Cowart Baptist Church from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. at Cowart Baptist Church. David will be laid to rest at Magnolia Gardens in Paynes.
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MSU to expedite distribution of CARES Act funds to students

By SID SALTER SID SALTER
Mon,05/04/20-12:30PM, 4,808 Reads
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University will use the $8.9 million it receives as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to directly assist eligible students who are facing financial challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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