SUMMARY: Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae announced efforts to return unclaimed money, such as uncashed checks and dividends, to residents during a Rotary Club meeting in Columbus on October 7. He emphasized that many people may be unaware they have money waiting for them due to address changes or family deaths. McRae’s office has returned over $110 million in the past four and a half years. Residents can check for unclaimed property at the state treasury’s website, with an unclaimed money booth available at the Jackson fair. Average claims amount to about $200 per recipient.

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SUMMARY: Salad Days Hydroponic Farm in Flora, Mississippi, announced an $8.5 million expansion, adding 65,000 square feet to its existing 21,000-square-foot facility. The automated greenhouse is expected to create at least 20 jobs. This expansion will enhance the farm’s capacity to produce pesticide-free lettuce, meeting the demands of both existing clients and new ones, including high-end restaurants and grocers across several states. President Leigh Bailey emphasized that this facility addresses previous capacity issues and solidifies Salad Days as a preferred brand among top chefs in the Deep South. The expansion received support from various local and state economic development agencies.

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SUMMARY: In Carroll County, Mississippi, deputies seized significant amounts of drugs and stolen property following a months-long investigation. On October 6, authorities confiscated over seven ounces of methamphetamine along with stolen ATVs, generators, and tools. Five individuals were arrested, including 53-year-old Joshua Collins, who faces charges for aggravated trafficking of meth and possession of stolen goods. Others charged include Billy Williamson, Danny White, Terry Pigg, and Cordell House, all linked to meth possession. Sheriff Clint Walker emphasized that the operation greatly disrupts the meth pipeline affecting several nearby counties.

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