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Preserving Mississippi History One Tree at a Time

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6 months ago

May 5, 2024

ourmshome.com – Meredith Biesinger – 2024-05-05 14:42:56

SUMMARY: Superior Artisan Wood, co-owned by Chad Fletcher and Allen Murphree, transforms discarded timber into stunning wooden slabs for various uses, avoiding the landfill. Their Mississippi-based business has grown from a side project into a full-fledged operation, focusing on crafting and preservation. Utilizing a Lucas Model 830 sawmill, they handle massive logs for diverse creations, including kitchen countertops and charcuterie boards. Their work includes processing historically significant timber, like a log from Tammy Wynette’s property. Emphasizing sustainability, they encourage people not to discard trees but to repurpose them into meaningful items. Their unique approach makes them the only certified urban wood supplier in the state, collaborating on personal and historical projects, and they have been featured on HGTV’s “Hometown.”

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

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8 hours ago

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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