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Everything You Need to Know About Cicadas This Year

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9 months ago

January 29, 2024

ourmshome.com – Mississippi State – 2024-01-29 12:23:03

SUMMARY: Periodic cicadas, emerging every 13 or 17 years, are causing excitement. MSU’s Dr. Blake Layton notes that Mississippi hosts three 13-year cicada broods, with Brood XIX, the Great Southern brood, set to appear across parts of 15 states. Mississippi will witness Brood XXII in 2027 and Brood XXIII in 2028, but it won’t experience 17-year cicadas like northern states will this year. These insects are known for their distinctive black and orange coloration, loud songs, and large numbers, with hundreds of thousands per acre in preferred habitats. In contrast, Mississippi also has around 20 species of annual green-bodied cicadas with varied songs.

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Roy Holder Named the Mississippi Loggers Association (MLA) Volunteer of the Year

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November 5, 2024

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ourmshome.com – Rebecca Turner – 2024-11-05 09:50:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi boasts 19.3 million acres of forest, ranking third in timber production in the Southeastern U.S., supporting around 68,000 jobs. The Mississippi Loggers Association (MLA) plays a vital role in promoting this industry, particularly through its fundraising efforts for the Log A Load for Kids program, which supports children‘s health initiatives. Roy Holder, a dedicated volunteer and auctioneer, was honored as the MLA’s 2024 Volunteer of the Year for his contributions, raising over $2.3 million for local children’s hospitals. His passion and commitment highlight the MLA’s ongoing mission to improve the lives of children in Mississippi through philanthropy.

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All About Bacon | Our Mississippi Home

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2 days ago

November 3, 2024

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ourmshome.com – Julian Brunt – 2024-11-03 10:30:00

SUMMARY: Bacon, dating back to 1500 BCE, originated with the Chinese salting pork belly, later embraced by the Romans and spread throughout medieval Europe. It preserves pork through smoking, enhancing its flavor, which is primarily due to its fat content. Globally, bacon has various names, such as “rasher” in the UK and “speck” in Italy. Its versatility is evident in dishes like bacon sandwiches, breakfast combos, and vegetable pairings. Commonly smoked with hickory and other woods, bacon can be fried or baked, while different brands, like Benton’s from Tennessee, offer unique flavors. Bacon remains a beloved culinary staple worldwide.

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