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Shop local to support community vitality

Many small business owners temporarily closed their doors and sent their employees home amid efforts to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. But that does not mean they are closed for business.

Get best quality, taste from frozen foods

Home freezers provide a great way to keep more perishable items on hand as Mississippians shelter in place to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus.

MSU Extension appoints new cotton specialist

The Mississippi State University Extension Service has a new cotton specialist.

Brian Pieralisi was appointed to that role on April 1. He replaced Darrin Dodds, who took the helm of the university’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.

Storm recovery requires extra care during pandemic

State’s poultry industry hurt by Easter tornadoes

Tornadoes and damaging storms that swept through the state Easter Sunday afternoon and evening, killing 11 Mississippians also caused devastating losses to growers in the poultry industry.

April is a perfect time to garden while isolating

Did you know that April is National Gardening Month? In my landscape, every month is gardening month, but it’s fitting to be officially celebrating as many people are gardening for the first time while they shelter in place.

Consider social distancing in severe weather preparation

Extension specialists offer tips to manage finances

Increased social distancing measures and shelter-in-place orders are leaving millions of people with reduced income or without a paycheck.

At-home exercise can keep fitness level intact

Mississippians are finding ways to stay fit while sheltering in place to avoid looking like the humans in the animated movie “Wall-E” after generations of inert life on spaceships.