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Movie Review: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”
By Bob Garver In preparation for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” I watched the original film from 1988. I found that I liked “some” things about it, like the set and character designs and much of the humor, but it’s not a film I would recommend overall. The special effects weren’t well-integrated (even for the 80’s), motivations between…
Read MoreKING’S DAUGHTERS AND SONS CIRCLE NUMBER TWO ANNOUNCES GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Since its inception in 2000, the King’s Daughters and Sons Circle #2 has given more than $4.2 million in grants and scholarships to charitable projects in Bolivar, Sharkey, Sunflower, and Washington counties in Mississippi, and Chicot County in Arkansas, making it one of the largest contributors to charitable projects in the Delta area. The organization recently held…
Read MoreFall = and my favorite comfort food – is on the way!
By Kara Kimbrough The advent of fall is still a couple of weeks away. However, that hasn’t stopped me from looking through my recipe collections in search of favorite fall recipes. As much as I enjoy summer’s cool salads and lighter fare, nothing can compare to fall’s warm and soothing comfort foods. I’ve…
Read MoreMDAC Hosts New Freshly Picked Podcast Series on Specialty Crops in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) has launched a new podcast series called Freshly Picked which spotlights specialty crops in Mississippi. Each episode focuses on a different agricultural commodity and features special guests with expertise on growing, maintaining and serving specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables,…
Read MoreAward-winning Delta State University faculty and student film project to air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting
CLEVELAND, Miss. – “I Want to Be at the Meeting: Sacred and Secular in the Mississippi Delta” will air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting this month. The film will air statewide on regional public television stations on Friday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, September 15, at 5:00 p.m. The film features Grammy-nominated artist Jontavious…
Read MoreNational Disability Employment Awareness Month: Past Time for Needed Change
By: Mika Hartman October is here. As we commemorate both Down Syndrome Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), I can reflect on what I have learned on this journey, share some of the hard truths and hope for a better tomorrow for my son. Hudson is only 6; however, the dreams…
Read MoreMississippi Department of Mental Health Announces September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
JACKSON, MS – The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) is proud to announce that Governor Tate Reeves has signed a proclamation declaring September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Mississippi. This important recognition comes as a reminder of the critical need to address the issue of suicide and its far-reaching impact on the lives…
Read MoreIt’s not too late for one last summer vacation
By Kara Kimbrough Just like the old adage that white shoes can’t be worn after Labor Day, there seems to be a misconception that vacations need to cease as well. In the south, the weather is still extremely warm. Let’s be honest: summer-like conditions will be around for quite a while. So, why not…
Read MoreDept. of Labor Awards USM $3.8M for Teacher Apprenticeship Program
After becoming the first Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program in the state of Mississippi, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) was awarded an Apprenticeship Building America grant worth $3,800,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration. “Southern Miss remains connected to our historical roots of producing teachers that are ready for life,…
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