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  • An arch over a road is covered in a vine with purple blooms.

    Jackson cemetery is a beautiful garden

    There’s something special about a garden that tells a story. I recently found one in the most unexpected place.

  • A person standing in an indoor shooting range and holding a firearm.

    Mississippi 4-H volunteer supports local youth learning by doing

    Maila Rogers experienced firsthand the impact Mississippi 4-H can have on a young person’s life. As a former Tallahatchie County 4-H’er, she overcame bullying at school, made real friends in 4-H, and found community and support as she learned by doing in 4-H.

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    Barnes earns SBA Veteran Small Business honor

    The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Mississippi District Office has named Mississippi State University Extension economist James Barnes as the state’s 2026 Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year in recognition of his work mentoring veteran entrepreneurs.

  • A speaker at a Mississippi Tourism Association podium addresses a panel seated behind a table in an auditorium.

    Extension program boosts local tourism leadership

    Housed within the MSU Extension Center for Government and Community Development, the ETL program offers a two‑year, dual‑certificate curriculum emphasizing leadership, marketing, economics, community relations and public policy. 

  • Two baskets hang from the eaves of a house.

    Hanging baskets add color to decks, porches

    There’s something about a colorful hanging basket that makes a front porch feel welcoming.

  • A gray field has rows of tiny plants emerging from dry soil.

    Weeks-long drought hard on state’s crops

    Deep cracks in the ground tell the story of drought, where only about half the normal rainfall has fallen so far in 2026, making it the 10th driest in Mississippi history.

  • Extension launches Magnolia Moves Activity Challenge on April 20

    Mississippi, it’s time to get moving. Let’s increase our physical movement, improve our eating habits, and make ourselves healthier and happier!

  • Chickasaw plum thicket with pine trees in the background.

    Woody cover is critical for bobwhite management

    When managing for bobwhites, people often think about native bunch grasses or predators first. However, bobwhites are rarely limited by grass, and while predators can certainly pose a management challenge, protecting them from predators is the first step in predator management. 

  • A brick arch has signs for the Carthage Coliseum.

    Strategic, unified vision transforms Carthage

    When the Leake County Board of Supervisors set their sights on rejuvenating downtown Carthage, they initiated significant positive changes in a short time.

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