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Backyard Birds – Northern Cardinal
SUMMARY: The Northern Cardinal is a well-recognized backyard bird, often seen as the first bird children learn about. Males are strikingly bright red, while females have muted shades, both featuring crests and black masks. Although shy, they thrive in urban and agricultural areas. Cardinals do not migrate, making them a year-round presence, and they are frequently attracted to bird feeders, favoring sunflower seeds. Their melodious songs, often consisting of “cheer, cheer,” add to the morning chorus. Nesting typically happens in dense underbrush, with females handling most duties. Cardinals hold symbolic meanings in various cultures, often associated with deceased loved ones.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi State University’s Theatre MSU opens its 2025-2026 season with a lively adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” from Sept. 24-26, featuring puppetry and music. School shows are at McComas Hall, with an evening community performance Sept. 26. The season also includes a comedic take on “Night of the Living Dead” with a special Halloween midnight show, Feb. 18-22’s adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451,” and the Tony-winning musical “Sweeney Todd” in April, presented with the MSU Department of Music. Tonya Hays highlights the season’s goal to entertain, inspire, and engage the community.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi is central to America’s musical heritage, originating the blues and shaping gospel, soul, country, rock, and hip-hop. Legends like Robert Johnson, B.B. King, Faith Hill, and contemporary artists reflect Mississippi’s influence across genres. Songs inspired by the state explore its towns, people, struggles, and the Mississippi River, celebrating its rich and complex history. From Delta blues classics to Southern rock, country, pop, and rap, Mississippi remains the heartbeat of American music. The state is rightly known as “The Birthplace of America’s Music,” with hundreds of songs echoing its enduring cultural and musical legacy.
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SUMMARY: In Goodman, Mississippi, the small library housed in a former church transformed under Rachel Floyd’s leadership since 2021. Despite the town’s high poverty and limited opportunities, the library has become a vibrant sanctuary for children. Its unique features, like a spiral staircase leading to a kids’ area and displays of local art, create a welcoming, lively environment. Rachel’s dedication to diverse programs—storytimes, crafts, STEAM clubs—boosted book checkouts from 83 to 823 over three years. More than a library, it is a community hub where children feel valued, inspired, and free to explore, learn, and grow.
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