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The University of Mississippi Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference
SUMMARY: The fiftieth Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference will take place in person, with a remote option for some international scholars, from July 21 to 25, 2024. Events include a reception at the University Museum, keynote addresses, and gatherings at Faulkner’s home, Rowan Oak. The four-day schedule features lectures, panels, teaching sessions, cocktail receptions, guided tours, and a closing party. The University’s J. D. Williams Library and the University Press of Mississippi will display Faulkner-related materials. Keynote speakers include scholars Aliyyah Abdur-Rahman, Catherine Gunther Kodat, Trudier Harris, Claude Romano, and Koichi Suwabe. Additional details are available online.
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The History of the Po-Boy
SUMMARY: Coastal cuisine is often associated with dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and fried seafood platters, but the fried oyster po-boy stands out as a favorite for many. A “dressed and pressed” po-boy includes tomatoes, pickles, and lettuce, with the sandwich compacted and warmed. While fried shrimp po-boys are the most popular, options like fried oysters and pot roast beef po-boys are also beloved. The po-boy tradition has deep roots, dating back centuries, with local lore highlighting its origins during a New Orleans streetcar strike. Notable spots to try po-boys include Desporte’s and Po-Boy Express. Enjoy!
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Everyone Loves Box Turtles | Our Mississippi Home
SUMMARY: Box turtles, especially the Gulf Coast Box Turtles, are popular yard critters cherished for their engaging behavior. Often treated as pets, they can develop a routine, coming to seek treats at back doors. These turtles can grow to 8 inches and possess unique, recognizable shell patterns. Capable of living up to 100 years, they thrive near water and have a varied diet, including insects and fruits. Their mating behaviors are entertaining, showcasing aggression and unique courtship rituals. Each turtle can be identified individually, akin to fingerprints. It’s important to allow them to remain in their natural habitat when helping them cross roads.
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Base of Oyster Reef Restoration Project In the Mississippi Sound Completed
SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) have completed a key phase in their project to optimize oyster habitat restoration in Mississippi Sound. Two 50-acre reef sites near Bay St. Louis and Pascagoula contain eight experimental plots featuring limestone substrate reefs. The project aims to restore oyster populations and assess the impact on the Gulf sturgeon, a federally protected species. The initiative promises ecological and economic benefits, enhancing the local ecosystem and supporting the oyster industry. Future phases will include contractor procurement for further enhancements in 2025.
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