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Winterlike cold blast causes South to shiver
By Ryan Adamson AccuWeather meteorologist Unseasonably cold air will plunge into the South, ushering in the lowest temperature readings since last winter — and even some record-challenging cold. ... Read more
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Cold snap doesn’t have to catch gardeners unaware
MSU Extension Service Well, it happened again this week. It seems every year, home gardeners get surprised by the first cold snap. Whenever weather forecasters ... Read more
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MDAH among top genealogy websites in United States
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History’s (MDAH) website was named one of the best genealogical websites in the country by Family Tree Magazine, a national family history ... Read more
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Who will be allowed to make money off medical marijuana in Mississippi?
By Isabelle Taft The Sun Herald Big Ganja may not have arrived in Mississippi yet, but Cloud 9 Cannabis, Kudzu Kush and Delta Dank ... Read more
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Reclaimed wood offers advantages and beauty
By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service Old wood’s depth of beauty has made it popular in remodeling and new construction, but this type of wood ... Read more
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MHP data released for holiday travel enforcement period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol concluded its 2020 Thanksgiving holiday travel enforcement period which began Wednesday, November 25, at 12:01 a.m. and ended Sunday, November 29 ... Read more
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Collection box for veterans group drawing complaints
Mayor Jerry Autrey among several to complain about the condition of the AMVETS collection box in the Kroger parking lot. Some Batesville residents have ... Read more
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USACE Vicksburg District announces maintenance at Engineer Point
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces that maintenance work will begin at the Engineer Point boat ramp at Sardis Lake Monday, ... Read more
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50th coronavirus death recorded in Panola County
The 50th death attributed to Covid-19 has been recorded in Panola County, according to the daily updates posted on the website of the Mississippi State ... Read more
4 days ago by Jeremy Weldon.
After Mississippi pastor sees 50% spike in funerals, a plea for Thanksgiving
The Rev. Bartholomew Orr at Brown Missionary Baptist Church in Southaven. (Max Gersh/The Commercial Appeal) By Laura Testino Memphis Commercial Appeal SOUTHAVEN — On at ... Read more