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Let me add one more critter to the list of those I fear
By Peggy Sims - Columnist
Thu,04/16/26-5:54PM , 536 Reads
I have written before that I am afraid of snakes, lizards, bats and spiders. Let me add one more “critter” to that ongoing list – birds.
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The beauty of spring is all around us
By MELBA TAYLOR - Columnist
Thu,04/16/26-5:50PM , 2,050 Reads
Warm and pleasant greetings to all. We hope you are enjoying a good week. Easter is over and visitors are away. The cool spell has passed with warmer days ahead. Artemis II is back to Earth. We count it all good.

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Plantation Garden Club President Sara Wilson welcomes guest speaker Bill Sheppard of the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board.

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Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board rep guests at Plantation Garden Club meeting
By LYDIA DUNAVENT - Plantation Garden Club Reporter
Thu,04/16/26-5:41PM , 597 Reads
Lyn Gates opened her doors on a lovely spring day for a living room of ladies ready to hear all about the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board.
YMD Chief Engineer Bill Sheppard presented a most educational slide presentation detailing all of the planning and preparation that goes into flood prevention.
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Writing to The Sun-Sentinel
Thu,04/16/26-5:31PM , 574 Reads
The Sun-Sentinel welcomes and encourages guest columns and letters of opinion from readers.
We prefer columns and letters that deal with specific issues rather than those that delve into personalities, and no political endorsement letters will be taken.
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Chance of Rain: 20%
Max Temp: 81°F
Min Temp: 65°F
Feels Like: 68°F
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Humidity: 93%
Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM

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