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Jimmy Buffett has the right idea when it comes to summertime food

By Kara Kimbrough     “Nibbling on sponge cake, watching the sun bake,” has to be one of the most hummable summertime lyrics. Penned by Mississippi  native Jimmy Buffet, the line from the song “Margaritaville” is the perfect hot weather ballad except for one tiny detail. Something more substantial than sponge cake is necessary to get the…

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Dates Announced for the 164th Mississippi State Fair

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the dates for the 164th Mississippi State Fair. The upcoming 2023 State Fair will be held Thursday, October 5, through Sunday, October 15, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. “We’re excited to announce the dates for this year’s annual Mississippi State Fair,” said Commissioner Gipson. “Fairgoers…

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Entergy answers questions about power grid reliability

By Randy Bell A severe storm which swept across Clinton in late March knocked out electrical service in many neighborhoods, but power outages on calmer days are harder to explain. So, the City invited Entergy representatives to the Board of Aldermen’s work session on May 1 to shed some light on why the lights go…

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Gambling boom: Why the U.S. can’t ignore potential revenue

Internet gambling is becoming increasingly popular in the United States, but only six states are open to online casinos, prompting surprise and questions from the industry. While two-thirds of the country already offer legal sports betting, online gambling is limited to a few eastern states. In Atlantic City at the East Coast Gaming Congress, industry…

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6 Ways for Successful Recovery after Ligament Injury or Surgery

Suffering from a ligament injury or undergoing surgery can be a challenging and stressful experience. Whether it’s a torn ACL, a sprained ankle, or a ligament reconstruction procedure, the recovery process plays a vital role in restoring mobility, strength, and function. To provide expert guidance on this topic, we have consulted healthcare professionals and compiled…

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A Nonsensical Spring Poem

A vision so deeply and truly green, As a painter who forgot the rest of his palette. The richness of color that one can point to As the definition of that shade. The example of green Resides in the Mississippi Spring.   Even the roadside weeds look beautiful. I hesitate to pull weeds sometimes. When…

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Maximizing Your Tax Deductions Through Estimated Tax Payments

The key to minimizing your tax bill and increasing your savings as a freelancer or self-employed person is to maximize your tax deductions. Making anticipated tax payments throughout the year is one approach to achieve this. You may lower your tax liability and benefit from priceless tax benefits by paying your taxes on time and…

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Movie Review: “Fast X”

By Bob Garver As the tenth (non-spinoff) installment of the “Fast” franchise, “Fast X” has a certain duty to its fans. It needs to up its game from every chapter that came before it. It needs to contain a development so huge, the series will never be the same. It needs to be worthy of…

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Memorial Day and Veterans Day are not the same

By Carole Kelly Defining the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day highlighted a presentation by Major General Cris Crisler at a recent First Baptist Church Forever Young meeting. His experiences enhanced the informative, inspiring thoughts for the upcoming Memorial Day observation May 29. Introduced by Dennis Daniels, senior adult minister, Crisler, who has been…

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