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Then and Now: NASA Stennis Continues Frontline Support of Space Exploration

By John Bailey Director, NASA’s Stennis Space Center “Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.” Those few words, spoken by NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:55 am

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Garden Thoughts

By Jan Penton-Miller       The sun peeked through my blackout curtains, and I felt Winnie stirring. Another summer day had begun. I smelled ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Monday, July 15, 2024 11:38 am

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Coneflowers offer vivid color, blooms in summer

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service I have enjoyed Echinacea coneflowers in my landscape for many years, and I find that these striking perennials bring ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Monday, July 15, 2024 11:07 am

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Arboretum Paths: Selected plant species that will attract hummingbirds to your home landscape!

By Pat Drackett The Crosby Arboretum/MSU Extension Service   Come out to the Arboretum this Saturday, July 20 for an entertaining and informative program on ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Monday, July 15, 2024 10:22 am

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Dak’s ‘home,’ BBQ, books, sports and shopping await in Frisco, Texas

By Kara Kimbrough Elements of home in the form of Mississippi State University alum Dak Prescott’s large presence in the Dallas Cowboys’ world headquarters in ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Friday, July 12, 2024 1:01 pm

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How a NASA Engineer Supports the Commercialization of Space

By NASA   Chris Barnett-Woods’ favorite movie growing up – Back to the Future – led him to dream of one day building a DeLorean ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Thursday, July 11, 2024 9:47 am

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The Pearl River’s Future is at Stake

By Andrew Whitehurst Since 2013, the Pearl River in Jackson, Mississippi, has been at the center of a heated debate over flood risk management. The ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Friday, July 5, 2024 11:39 am

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Volunteer plants add surprises to gardens

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service One of my favorite gardening experiences is seeing plants spontaneously appear in various spots in my home garden and ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Monday, July 1, 2024 10:47 pm

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Best food and travel items of 2024…so far, anyway

 By Kara Kimbrough I’m not sure how – or when – it happened, but 2024 is more than halfway done. Before more time elapses, here ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Friday, June 28, 2024 4:36 pm

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No. 3 Pearl River captures sixth MACCC Championship

By PRCC Athletics Needing a victory in its season finale against Northwest, No. 3 Pearl River’s possibility of winning the MACCC Championship rested on the ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Monday, April 29, 2024 9:32 am

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