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MDOT is ready for winter. Are you?
After weeks of mild fall weather in Mississippi, cooler conditions will likely arrive in the Magnolia State in…
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Felder’s foibles, failures and future gardening plans
Time for my 44th annual Felder Fesses Up column in which I highlight foibles and failures, and plans…
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Use common sense when it comes to fireworks
Fireworks were involved with more than 10,000 injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments during 2022, according to…
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Five minutes flat!
On Saturday, Dec. 23, the eve of Christmas Eve, workers with Oxford’s Environmental Services Department roamed the streets…
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MDOT clears Santa Claus for travel!
https://pub.mdot.ms.gov/download/press%20releases/2023/December/Santa%20cleared%20for%20travel/Santa_Clearance_video.mp4 The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has officially cleared Santa Claus and his reindeer for travel…
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Arkabutla Lake sets Bald Eagle Survey date
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has announced that Arkabutla Lake will host its annual…
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Snaptastic snapdragons bloom in cold weather
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service Snapdragons are some of the most beautiful plants that grow in cold…
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Lighted Christmas tree ice sculpture on display
Vernon Barker and Scott Gelarme of Culinary Ice Creations sculpted a large Christmas tree out of two 300…
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Select ornamental kale for garden color, produce
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service If you would like to add plants that will provide color to…
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Zhuzh up your garden for January. Gnomes might work.
By Felder Rushing I’m already looking for a way to avoid next month’s let-down when seasonal yard decorations…
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Winter weather preparedness day is Dec 6
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service and the Mississippi Department of Transportation,…
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Wide-ranging poinsettia colors can match holiday decorations
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service Poinsettias are classic holiday plants known for their vibrant red and snowy…
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Rain and Shine: Oxford’s weekend of showers clears for sunny Monday
This weekend in Oxford, residents and visitors can expect a mix of weather conditions, starting with showers on…
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Foreign purchase of farmland reported
Pursuant to House Bill 280 of the Mississippi Legislature’s 2023 Regular Session, the Study Committee on Foreign Purchase…
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The federal aid in Wildlife Restoration Act
By James L. Cummins Most everyone knows that wildlife conservation in Mississippi and the country is largely funded…
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Social media aids bear program
By Hunter Cloud The Brookhaven Daily Leader Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Bear Program made strides…
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Perennial hardy hibiscus has big flowers, big impact
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service Reflecting back on Thanksgiving, I feel thankful for the opportunity to grow…
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Drought conditions impact Christmas tree farmers
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service Michael May expects to see tree growth impacted for at least the…
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MDWFP offering holiday special for license sales
By Hunter Cloud The Brookhaven Daily Leader Hunters, anglers and citizens can take advantage of a new holiday…
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Parasites of deer are not uncommon
By James L. Cummins Many of you may have encountered several parasites or diseases that white-tailed deer are…
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Dollar General adds produce at 314 location
Dollar General has announced it recently remodeled its store at 229 Highway 314 in Oxford and now offers…
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