1 month 3 weeks ago
Pictured is an adult male purple martin. (Photo courtesy of Purple Martin Conservation Association)
In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first purple martins of the year have been spotted in Mississippi.
The birds were seen on Jan. 31 in Gautier, Mississippi, by a purple martin enthusiast – one of many throughout the eastern and central United States who track and report on the birds’ annual migration on behalf of the Purple Martin Conservation Association (PMCA). The migration of these unique birds can be reported and tracked through a community science project called the Scout-Arrival Study.
By Special to The Sun-Sentinel on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Pictured is an adult male purple martin. (Photo courtesy of Purple Martin Conservation Association)
In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first purple martins of the year have been spotted in Mississippi.
The birds were seen on Jan. 31 in Gautier, Mississippi, by a purple martin enthusiast – one of many throughout the eastern and central United States who track and report on the birds’ annual migration on behalf of the Purple Martin Conservation Association (PMCA). The migration of these unique birds can be reported and tracked through a community science project called the Scout-Arrival Study.
By Special to The Sun-Sentinel on
1 month 3 weeks ago
As predicted, the ice came, in buckets, so the forecast was a reality this time. As I told you last week, we were unconcerned for our comfort as we had that wonderful, ideal Honeywell generator that would save us from the freezing and bitter cold and from darkness.
My husband and grandson, Sam, checked both ours and their generators the day before the chill became a reality so we thought we were set for whatever came our way.
By Peggy Sims - Columnist on
1 month 3 weeks ago
As predicted, the ice came, in buckets, so the forecast was a reality this time. As I told you last week, we were unconcerned for our comfort as we had that wonderful, ideal Honeywell generator that would save us from the freezing and bitter cold and from darkness.
My husband and grandson, Sam, checked both ours and their generators the day before the chill became a reality so we thought we were set for whatever came our way.
By Peggy Sims - Columnist on
1 month 3 weeks ago
As predicted, the ice came, in buckets, so the forecast was a reality this time. As I told you last week, we were unconcerned for our comfort as we had that wonderful, ideal Honeywell generator that would save us from the freezing and bitter cold and from darkness.
My husband and grandson, Sam, checked both ours and their generators the day before the chill became a reality so we thought we were set for whatever came our way.
By Peggy Sims - Columnist on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Did you expect such weather in Mississippi?
I hope all of you made it through the low temperatures, icy roads, breaking ice covered branches, and falling trees unscathed!
Everyone was busy trying to keep warm, keep chickens safe from freezing, providing shelter and warmth for dogs and cats outside, and at the same time keep freezers full of food from thawing and ruining.
By Connie Bunch - Columnist on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Did you expect such weather in Mississippi?
I hope all of you made it through the low temperatures, icy roads, breaking ice covered branches, and falling trees unscathed!
Everyone was busy trying to keep warm, keep chickens safe from freezing, providing shelter and warmth for dogs and cats outside, and at the same time keep freezers full of food from thawing and ruining.
By Connie Bunch - Columnist on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Did you expect such weather in Mississippi?
I hope all of you made it through the low temperatures, icy roads, breaking ice covered branches, and falling trees unscathed!
Everyone was busy trying to keep warm, keep chickens safe from freezing, providing shelter and warmth for dogs and cats outside, and at the same time keep freezers full of food from thawing and ruining.
By Connie Bunch - Columnist on
1 month 3 weeks ago
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A plant is no better than what it grows in. Got good dirt…er, potting soil?
I had a dream the other night, vivid enough to wake me to text myself a morning reminder; however, the next morning I found this message on my phone: pit t soi imdian mods. Took a while to figure out that it was a reminder that, decades ago while working in the MSU horticulture greenhouses, we used soil partly excavated from ancient Indian mounds.
By Felder Rushing - Columnist on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Recently, the Town of North Carrollton signed documents and we will soon begin advertising for bids to begin construction of the Big Sand Recreational Park near the Tabernacle in North Carrollton.
By Ken Strachan - Columnist on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Recently, the Town of North Carrollton signed documents and we will soon begin advertising for bids to begin construction of the Big Sand Recreational Park near the Tabernacle in North Carrollton.
By Ken Strachan - Columnist on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Recently, the Town of North Carrollton signed documents and we will soon begin advertising for bids to begin construction of the Big Sand Recreational Park near the Tabernacle in North Carrollton.
By Ken Strachan - Columnist on
1 month 3 weeks ago
William Carey used a dominant second half to pull away from Thomas University, earning a 91–75 victory Thursday night at Clinton Gymnasium.
By Kevin Rosiere on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Rainwater Observatory in French Camp will be offering a free 4-County Electric Foundation monthly public program series presentation called "WONDERS OF THE WINTER STARS!" This presentation will be given on Friday, Feb. 13, starting at 7 p.m. by teacher and astronomer, David Teske.
By PRESS RELEASE - FRENCH CAMP ACADEMY RAINWATER CONSERVATORY AND PLANETARIUM on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Rainwater Observatory in French Camp will be offering a free 4-County Electric Foundation monthly public program series presentation called "WONDERS OF THE WINTER STARS!" This presentation will be given on Friday, Feb. 13, starting at 7 p.m. by teacher and astronomer, David Teske.
By PRESS RELEASE - FRENCH CAMP ACADEMY RAINWATER CONSERVATORY AND PLANETARIUM on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Rainwater Observatory in French Camp will be offering a free 4-County Electric Foundation monthly public program series presentation called "WONDERS OF THE WINTER STARS!" This presentation will be given on Friday, Feb. 13, starting at 7 p.m. by teacher and astronomer, David Teske.
By PRESS RELEASE - FRENCH CAMP ACADEMY RAINWATER CONSERVATORY AND PLANETARIUM on
1 month 3 weeks ago
This week one of my favorite things starts, The Olympics! For the next few weeks, the world will be focused on Italy and all the athletes who train their whole lives for this one moment that comes up every four years. Now the goal is not just to show up and perform well, but what makes the Olympics stand out is it's about the country, not necessarily the individual. Yes, you want to do well and bring home a medal to put in your room, but above all you want to represent your country well on the world stage. I thought about that in our Christian life too.
By Iva Ruth Faulk - Columnist on
1 month 3 weeks ago
This week one of my favorite things starts, The Olympics! For the next few weeks, the world will be focused on Italy and all the athletes who train their whole lives for this one moment that comes up every four years. Now the goal is not just to show up and perform well, but what makes the Olympics stand out is it's about the country, not necessarily the individual. Yes, you want to do well and bring home a medal to put in your room, but above all you want to represent your country well on the world stage. I thought about that in our Christian life too.
By Iva Ruth Faulk - Columnist on
1 month 3 weeks ago
This week one of my favorite things starts, The Olympics! For the next few weeks, the world will be focused on Italy and all the athletes who train their whole lives for this one moment that comes up every four years. Now the goal is not just to show up and perform well, but what makes the Olympics stand out is it's about the country, not necessarily the individual. Yes, you want to do well and bring home a medal to put in your room, but above all you want to represent your country well on the world stage. I thought about that in our Christian life too.
By Iva Ruth Faulk - Columnist on
1 month 3 weeks ago
The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies last week. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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