SUMMARY: Join the Madison community this Saturday for “A Day at The Ranch,” starting at 1 p.m. This family-friendly event features live music from local bands, delicious food, and refreshing drinks in a festive outdoor setting. Kids can enjoy activities like hayrides, games, face painting, and animal encounters with around 70 animals, including pigs and emus. Admission is free, with $15 activity tickets available for kids, covering games and rides. Local bands will perform throughout the day, and the on-site food menu includes popular items like brisket grilled cheese and BBQ. The Ranch is located at 154 Christmas Lane, Madison.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker praised the federal decision to increase taxes on imported shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam due to unfair trade practices. The U.S. International Trade Commission found these countries had sold shrimp below market prices or benefitted from subsidies, harming the U.S. shrimping industry. Hyde-Smith emphasized that these actions hurt local Mississippi shrimpers and urged efforts to combat unfair competition. The new duties range from 2.24% to 221.82%, aimed at leveling the playing field for American producers. Wicker noted the domestic industry’s declining market share during rising shrimp consumption.

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SUMMARY: Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a national initiative launched in 2001, has led to increased federal prosecutions of violent criminals and drug traffickers, particularly in Mississippi. The program saw a 13% rise in prosecutions in the Southern District of Mississippi in fiscal year 2024, with a notable increase in firearms-related cases. Key cases included individuals involved in high-speed chases, firearm possession, and drug trafficking. PSN connects federal, state, and local law enforcement to combat crime, with U.S. Attorney Todd Gee emphasizing the initiative’s focus on reducing violent crime and dismantling criminal networks.

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