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MSU’s Stennis Institute celebrates 50th anniversary, legacy of service
STARKVILLE, Miss.––Mississippi State University’s John C. Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development celebrates its 50th anniversary April 16, 4:30-7:30 p.m. with a special event at The Mill honoring five decades of service to Mississippi and beyond.
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MSU physicist recreates neutron star reaction, reveals how explosive stars forge elements
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State physicist has achieved a significant scientific advancement, producing a direct laboratory measurement of a key nuclear reaction believed to occur during explosive bursts on neutron stars. These bursts forge heavier elements—the building blocks of planets and life on Earth.
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Iris blooms in March
show spring’s arrival
By Eddie Smith
MSU Extension Service
One of the first signs that spring has truly arrived in my garden comes at the end of March when irises begin to bloom.
Their elegant flowers rise above sword-like foliage, bringing color and renewal to the landscape. Each bloom feels like a celebration of spring returning to the South. Irises have long been favorites in Southern gardens, and several different types thrive particularly well in our warm, often wet conditions.
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Ornate plants
By Felder Rushing
From overarching arbors and ornate pillars to flowering vine teepees, vertical structures are hallmarks of good garden design. They lift eyes and spirits, provide protection from the sun, and support vines for seasonal color.
Many homes have arbors over patios or out in the yard, complete with swings and even chandeliers. But a lot of new gardeners are opting for a simpler approach by building or buying a cut small one, then expect too much from it.
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Turkeys
by James L. Cummins
Turkeys belong to the genus Meleagris and, surprisingly, only two species exist in the world today. Despite their cultural significance and widespread recognition, these large ground-dwelling birds have a relatively limited taxonomic diversity compared to many other bird families.
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His Last Days: The Passion Play” returns for 41st year in Kosciusko
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A cherished Easter tradition will return to downtown Kosciusko this spring as Redbud Springs Cornerstone Church presents the 41st annual performance of “His Last Days: The Passion Play.”
The outdoor production is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, through Saturday, April 4, on the lawn of the church at the corner of Washington and Natchez streets. Each performance will begin at 8 p.m. and run approximately one hour.
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Kosciusko-Attala Career Technical Center encourages students to explore course options for upcoming school year
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As course selection season begins, the Kosciusko-Attala Career Technical Center (KATC) is inviting students to take a closer look at the wide range of hands-on programs available for the upcoming school year.
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Kosciusko tennis match
The Kosciusko-Houston tennis match with first place in Region 4-4A on the line was as close as a match could be, with four of the seven marches going to a 10-point tiebreaker after split sets. Unfortunately for the Whippets Houston won three of the four tiebreakers and the march 4-3.
Kosciusko’s one tiebreaker win was by Hayes Tyler at boys singles. He lost a set for the first time this season, but remained unbeaten with a 5-7, 6-4, 10-5 victory over Tyson Alford.
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Across the Pond and into the Field: Visiting scholar joins MSU Ag Autonomy Institute to ‘rethink the possible’
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Kit Franklin will be the first to point out the irony. He is driven by human connection, but he’s built his career on replacing human hands with machines.
“Automation is just the means to the end. The end is always about helping farmers,” he said.
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