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Cicadas expected to takeover north Mississippi counties soon
SUMMARY: Dr. Blake Layton, an Extension Entomologist Specialist at Mississippi State, predicts the emergence of 13-year cicadas in North Mississippi. These cicadas, black with red eyes, have been underground feeding off roots and will now emerge to mate and start the cycle all over again. While they may cause noise disturbances in neighborhoods, they won't cause significant harm. Layton advises those with orchards to be cautious, as cicadas may damage tree twigs. The swarm of cicadas will last until June, and the best solution for their loud noise is wearing earplugs. Planting fruit trees during this time is not recommended.
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SUMMARY: Students at Mississippi University for Women took part in the Magnolia Chain Ceremony, a tradition dating back to the late 1800s on the Columbus campus. The ceremony serves as a bridge between student life and becoming an alum of the university, connecting graduates to the “Long Blue Line” of past alumni. Each student received a live magnolia flower, where the leaves symbolize strength and the blossoms represent prosperity, as they move on to the next stage of their lives. The W also held two graduation ceremonies to cap off the event. The tradition of Mag Chain is a meaningful way for graduates to stay connected even as they go their separate ways.
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SUMMARY: A 46-year-old man was arrested in connection to a bank robbery at Trustmark Bank in Jackson. The man handed a note demanding money to a teller, who complied. The suspect, David Barrett, fled the scene in a vehicle towards Flowood. Capitol police recovered the stolen $734.50 and arrested Barrett, charging him with robbery. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey thanked officers and investigators from multiple departments for their swift response and collaboration in apprehending the criminal.
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SUMMARY: Medgar Evers, a civil rights leader and World War II veteran from Mississippi, will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Evers was assassinated in 1963 and played a key role in organizing voter registration drives during the Civil Rights Movement. President Biden made the selection, adding Evers to a list of distinguished Mississippians who have won the award. Evers will join the likes of James Earl Chaney, Fred Haise, B.B. King, Tennessee Williams, and Oprah Winfrey. The news was announced on Facebook.
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