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Be careful when eating wild plants

When I was a little kid, my friends and I often dared each other to eat unfamiliar plants. We would be wandering around in the ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, April 27, 2018 7:00 am

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Community can do its part to help save endangered or threatened species

From fish, amphibians and reptiles, to birds and mammals, there are several state and federally endangered and threatened animal species that live in Pearl River ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, April 27, 2018 7:00 am

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Indoor plants good for health

Having plants around the home can be physically and psychologically beneficial. Psychologically, “Interior plants have been associated with reduced stress, increased pain tolerance, and improved ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, April 27, 2018 7:00 am

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Several methods are available to fight addiction

According to previous coverage, the Picayune Board of Supervisors recently decided use an existing ordinance to prevent establishment of a drug addiction center outside of ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, April 26, 2018 7:00 am

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Edible plants, hunt and handle them with care

From fruits, leafy greens, nuts, mushrooms, berries and herbs, there is a plethora of edible plants in Pearl River County. Crosby Arboretum Director Pat Drackett ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, April 26, 2018 7:00 am

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Work towards protecting the environment

As International Earth Day passed last weekend, all of my social media platforms were flooded with photos and inspirational quotes encouraging people to cut down ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 7:00 am

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Consider breed traits while adopting new dog

Adopting a dog can be one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. Caring for a dog provides companionship, a reason to get ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 7:00 am

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Tips for energy savings before summer

Sunday was international Earth Day. Across the world, people came together that day to talk about clean energy and negative industrial impacts to the environment, ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 7:00 am

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Picayune School District preschool maintains high standards

According to a recent nationwide study by the National Institute for Early Education Research, Mississippi’s state-funded preschool program continues to provide a high quality education ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, April 24, 2018 7:00 am

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PRCC tuition to remain the same despite statewide university tuition spikes

State universities across Mississippi have announced that increases to tuition will occur, according to coverage by the Associated Press. Because the state’s education budget was ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, April 24, 2018 7:00 am

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