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Oakland tells ’23 events schedule
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Thu,03/02/23-10:54AM , 1,243 Reads
By LINDA ROSS ALDY
OAKLAND — Throughout 2023, the town of Oakland will be celebrating as it recognizes 175 years since its incorporation in 1848. There will be a variety of events and activities open to the public.
An Oakland Day is being planned by a special committee and will be announced soon.
Dates already set include:
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State students invited to participate in fish hatchery’s Youth Art Contest
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Thu,02/16/23-2:16PM , 1,799 Reads
ENID — Students across Mississippi are invited to get outdoors and participate in the 2023 North Mississippi Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest.
Each student must submit a portfolio including an entry form and artwork to the Visitor Education Center (VEC) by May 10.
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Heart disease top killer in state, and smoking is major contributor
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Thu,02/09/23-11:02AM , 689 Reads
According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Office of Vital Records, in 2021 more Mississippians died of heart disease than cancer and diabetes combined. This trend has been holding steady for years. Mississippi also has some of the highest rates of smoking in the nation.
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Once again, heart disease top killer in Mississippi; smoking is major contributor
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Mon,02/06/23-9:26AM , 3,644 Reads
According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Office of Vital Records, in 2021 more Mississippians died of heart disease than cancer and diabetes combined.
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