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Rice harvest looms, fields look good
By Special to the Press Register, READ MORE > 2,001 Reads
On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 12:15 PM

STONEVILLE, Miss. -- Rice harvest is approaching in the Mississippi Delta, and early signs point to good yields in 2020.

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MSU Extension Collecting Unsolicited Seeds
By Special to the Press Register, READ MORE > 1,769 Reads
On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 05:03 PM

 

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Soybean, peanuts growing, cotton and corn below average
By Nathan Gregory / MSU Extension Service, READ MORE > 894 Reads
On Mon, 07/06/2020 - 02:58 PM

 

STARKVILLE -- Cotton and corn acreage in Mississippi are more than 30% below March projections, while growers of soybeans and peanuts planted much more than initially forecasted.

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Watermelon crop looks good for July 4th
By Susan Collins-Smith / MSU Extension Service, READ MORE > 1,600 Reads
On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 05:06 PM

 

RAYMOND -- Good spring weather conditions in southeast Mississippi kept watermelon production on track.

Some growers in these southeastern counties, where most of the state’s watermelons are grown, are just beginning to harvest their crops.

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Time for soil sampling
By Special to the Press Register, READ MORE > 872 Reads
On Thu, 03/12/2020 - 04:58 PM

 

Spring is on the way and now is the time to get a soil sample.

Follow these tips to make your yard or garden thrive this year.

• Define the area to be tested. Divide the property into three different areas (for example, front yard, back yard, and garden). Each area requires its own soil sample box.

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Farm Bureau’s McCormick receives MSU Director’s award
By Floyd INgram / Press Register, READ MORE > 807 Reads
On Thu, 01/02/2020 - 01:36 PM

 

Mississippi Farm Bureau President Mike McCormick was presented with the Mississippi State University Director's Award given by MSU Extension Director Dr. Gary Jackson and MSU President Dr. Mark Keenum at the 2019 Extension Annual Conference held in Starkville earlier this month.

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Tri-State soybean forum set
By Special to the Press Register, READ MORE > 809 Reads
On Wed, 12/18/2019 - 06:36 PM

 

This 64th annual Tri-State Soybean Forum will be held in Arkansas on Jan 3.

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Cotton struggles with weather
By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Center, READ MORE > 809 Reads
On Fri, 07/26/2019 - 05:35 PM

STARKVILLE – All of Mississippi’s 2019 cotton crop has emerged, but it’s off to a slow start.

Of approximately 700,-000 acres of cotton planted statewide this year, 57-percent is rated fair or worse by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as of July 8.

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Watermelons gain ground as soils dry out, temps increase
By Floyd Ingram/The Press Register, READ MORE > 1,076 Reads
On Wed, 07/03/2019 - 02:49 PM

MSU Extension Service

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Some Mississippi watermelon producers lost crops or got a late start because of wet spring weather. But consumers should find the sweet, summer treats on shelves in time for the July 4 holiday.

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Sports

Sarah Thomas, a Pascagoula native, to be first female to officiate in a Super Bowl

Down judge Sarah Thomas will become the first woman ever to officiate in a Super Bowl.

Sports Column: Drew Brees leaves an unforgettable Saints legacy. The story started in Jackson.
In women’s hoops, we suddenly have a real Mississippi rivalry
His name is Carson, he lives in Raymond, and he will officiate the national championship
Seniors Ray, Smith compete in Bernard Blackwell All-Star Game
Matthews going to Miss. College after two years at Coahoma

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Obituaries

Bobby Jones

Bobby Jones, 72, of  Clarksdale, died Jan. 18, 2021 at his residence. Public viewing is 2 to 4 p.m… READ MORE

James L. Martin
Willie D. Webster
Bobby Jones
Josephine Miller
Charles E. Ray

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COVID-19 spreads at the Capitol, quarantine orders expected for some senators

Some members of the Mississippi Senate are expected to receive a quarantine notice from the… READ MORE

MDE Suspends Policies on A-F Grading, 3rd Grade Reading, and High School Assessments for 2020-21 School Year
Central District multimodal grants announced
Teacher pay raise bill passes Mississippi Senate
MSDH partnering with Mississippi Public Librarys to offer free radon home test kits
56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Kicks-Off January 22

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Jenkins, Gray at home for divisional playoffs

Two 2014 Clarksdale High School graduates will be playing at home in the NFC Divisional Playoff… READ MORE

Hyde-Smith: Additional $63.6 Million for Army Corps Work in Miss., Including $9.2 Million for Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps
Charter schools board members must follow state ethics laws
Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program
PROMISE comes to Clarksdale
EDITORIAL: Do you want a shot?

Coahoma County woman killed in auto accident

A Coahoma County woman has died following a motor vehicle accident on rain-slick streets in south… READ MORE

Four killed in Highway 161 crash
David Mancill: Unconventional route to ministry
FLOYD INGRAM: A look back on 2020
New Year’s gunshots hit Supervisor’s home
Indianola Native Named Reeves Policy Director

Richard Ira Gates

Richard Ira Gates, 60, Clarksdale died March 17, 2020 at his residence. Public viewing is from 2 to… READ MORE

Unkept property, litter and trash, trash, trash
Lee soccer falls to Magnolia Heights
Mississippi COVID-19 curve moving down
Flag commission narrow design to two finalists
Chamber delivers cookies to hospital

Richard Ira Gates

Richard Ira Gates, 60, Clarksdale died March 17, 2020 at his residence. Public viewing is from 2 to… READ MORE

Unkept property, litter and trash, trash, trash
Lee soccer falls to Magnolia Heights
Mississippi COVID-19 curve moving down
Flag commission narrow design to two finalists
Chamber delivers cookies to hospital

Opinion:

SID SALTER: With Democrat trifecta in Washington, Republicans stand at an uneasy crossroads

OPINION column by: Sid Salter

Wicker: Big Tech Has Crossed a Red Line
SALTER: Wicker’s certification vote showed character, courage and loyalty to the Constitution
SALTER: Wicker’s certification vote showed character, courage and loyalty to the Constitution
FLOYD INGRAM: I’m looking forward to 2021
Capitol riot brings shame to GOP/Pence chose well but sadly late

Weddings & Engagement

WEDDING: Ashcraft / Dominguez

Alexandra Frances Ashcraft and Joshua Beau Dominguez were united in marriage Friday, October 30,… READ MORE

WEDDING: Debruler / Agostinelli
WEDDING: Hays/Zachary
Weiland / Bosarge engagement announced
ENGAGEMENT: Rodgers/Masterson
Hood / Wilson

News

COVID-19 spreads at the Capitol, quarantine orders expected for some senators

Some members of the Mississippi Senate are expected to receive a quarantine notice from the… READ MORE

MDE Suspends Policies on A-F Grading, 3rd Grade Reading, and High School Assessments for 2020-21 School Year
Central District multimodal grants announced
Teacher pay raise bill passes Mississippi Senate
MSDH partnering with Mississippi Public Librarys to offer free radon home test kits
56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Kicks-Off January 22

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Bobby Jones

Bobby Jones, 72, of  Clarksdale, died Jan. 18, 2021 at his residence. Public viewing is 2 to 4 p.m… READ MORE

James L. Martin
Willie D. Webster
Bobby Jones
Josephine Miller
Charles E. Ray

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