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Seven women sew and give away 1,000 masks
A team of seven women in Pearl River County have sewn and given away 1,000 facemasks to anyone who needs one. The Velveteen Rabbits, a ... Read more
3 days ago by Cathy Cook.
For the love of art and acting
Walkers don’t phase her, neither does having 366,000 Instagram followers, speaking in front of thousands at Comic-Con or being scanned so her likeness can be ... Read more
1 week ago by Cathy Cook.
Arboretum’s spring native plant sale to be held this Friday and Saturday
By Patricia R. Drackett Director, The Crosby Arboretum, Mississippi State University Assistant Extension Professor of Landscape Architecture While we don’t yet have a date for ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Special to the Item.
Working toward career in animal care
A career in veterinary medicine is one step closer for Poplarville High School senior Lauren Tynes after she became one of 15 in-state students accepted ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Cathy Cook.
Arboretum’s pitcher plants continue to spread in south bog
By Patricia R. Drackett Director, The Crosby Arboretum, Mississippi State University Assistant Extension Professor of Landscape Architecture Grounds manager Terry Johnson and I took a ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Special to the Item.
Hide-A-Way-Lake Scholarship recipients
Two high school seniors are being honored with a new scholarship for their community service and good citizenship by a newly created nonprofit called the ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Cathy Cook.
The pitcher plant bog is putting on a show
By Patricia R. Drackett Director, The Crosby Arboretum, Mississippi State University Assistant Extension Professor of Landscape Architecture Last week, I enjoyed touring our south pitcher ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Special to the Item.
Shoppers happy to drive-thru for fresh produce
Local farmers markets have transformed themselves into drive-thru experiences due to the pandemic. Shoppers can still buy fresh produce, tamales, blueberries or meat from a ... Read more
1 month ago by Cathy Cook.
Much revealed during a short walk in nature
By Patricia R. Drackett Director, The Crosby Arboretum, Mississippi State University Assistant Extension Professor of Landscape Architecture Have you been spending a lot more of ... Read more
1 month ago by Special to the Item.
Robotics team uses 3-D printer and sewing skills to help healthcare workers
High school students and mentors with Pearl River County’s Team CHAOS are applying their STEAM skills to help the community stay protected during the pandemic. ... Read more