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USDA seeks farm conservation data from farmers, ag landowners
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is gathering farm conservation data. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, in partnership with the National Resources Conservation Service, asks farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners to submit in-depth information about the conservation practices they employ. Nearly 12,000 operators nationwide — including nearly 175 in Mississippi — will receive the 2024 […] The post USDA seeks farm conservation data from farmers, ag landowners appeared first on Daily Leader.
Nonprofit Uses 3D Printing to Help People with Disabilities
(TNS) — A few weeks ago, Noam Platt and Philip Dunham set up shop at Camp Dream Street, an overnight camp in Mississippi for children with disabilities. When one camper who uses a wheelchair said he had trouble drawing with a clipboard when he wasn't near a table, Platt and Dunham worked with him to tailor a design that would fit his needs. Overnight they 3D-printed a contoured lap desk fitted to his legs, customized with his name and a Godzilla head sticking out.
Several Mississippi players drafted in MLB draft
FORT WORTH, Texas (WLBT) - The 2024 MLB Draft started Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas. According to MLB Pipeline’s most recent mock draft, four Mississippi players are expected to be drafted in the first round. The first off the board was Jackson Prep outfielder Konnor Griffin. Griffin was selected...
Authorities seek help finding runaway Jackson teen
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding a runaway Jackson teen. Markayala Taylor, 15, is described as a Black girl around four feet, eleven inches tall, with black hair and dark brown eyes. According to Taylor’s mother, she was last seen on Friday, July...
Woman injured during drive-by shooting at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A woman was injured during a drive-by shooting at a Jackson apartment complex. The shooting happened at The Park at Inverness on Ridgewood Road on Monday, July 15. Investigators said a black vehicle pulled up to the location and opened fire. Jackson police said the woman was shot once, and her […]
Brookhaven scrap yard fire under investigation
BROOKHAVEN — A scrap yard office and scales caught fire Sunday night around 9 p.m. in Brookhaven. No one was injured in the fire and the owner of the scrap yard was out of town at the time. Brookhaven Fire Chief Jeff Ainsworth said the fire was at McKenzie Metals near 983 Sawmill Lane. Firefighters left […] The post Brookhaven scrap yard fire under investigation appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi State’s CVM saves life of sea turtle
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle had its third successful visit for specialized care at Mississippi State University’s (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). The turtle, also known as Toast Malone, recently arrived with a fishhook lodged in its stomach. Officials said MSU Professor and CVM Internist Dr. John Thomason performed an […]
Oxford retired biologist captures rare white bison on video
Wildlife enthusiast and retired biologist and professor Gary Gaston had a rare opportunity last month in the breathtaking landscape of Yellowstone National Park: witnessing the birth of a white bison calf. For years, both locals and visitors have been drawn to this majestic area for fishing and wildlife observation. A devoted outdoorsman, Gaston retired from […] The post Oxford retired biologist captures rare white bison on video appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Hometown heritage: Third generation of Hylands take charge at Farm Bureau
For Wil Keen Hyland, Vicksburg has been a part of his life as long as he can remember. Summer visits with his grandparents, Dee and John Leigh Hyland III, brought cherished memories and propelled him to return to Vicksburg as an adult. The Hyland family legacy in Warren County dates back to the 1780s. “I’m […]
School Chooses TPO Roof as a Aesthetic and Cost-Saving Option
Established in 1970, Jackson Preparatory School is a coeducational day school and one of Mississippi’s finest college preparatory institutions. The school has excelled in academics and athletics throughout its history. With its new K–5 elementary school, which opened in early 2023, Jackson Prep now offers opportunities for students in grades K–12 on its 84-acre campus in Flowood, Mississippi.
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