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Did You Know Elvis Was a Rancher and Cattleman?
SUMMARY: Elvis Presley, the legendary King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, owned a lesser-known horse and cattle ranch in Horn Lake, Mississippi, called the Circle G Ranch. Elvis and his wife Priscilla honeymooned there and spent the first two years of their marriage on the property. Spanning 231 acres, the ranch provided a peaceful retreat away from the limelight. Elvis bought the ranch in 1967 and sold it in 1972. Despite not owning it for decades, his presence remains, and fans erected a historical marker there. Plans are underway to restore the property to showcase another side of Elvis’s life.
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Your Guide to Mississippi’s Tax-Free Weekend 2025
SUMMARY: The 2025 Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday runs from Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13, offering state sales tax exemptions on clothing, footwear, and school supplies under $100 per item. This event helps families prepare for school by easing the cost of necessary items and supports local businesses. Shoppers can use the holiday to save on back-to-school needs, holiday gifts, or general purchases. Online orders of qualifying items are also tax-free during this period. Coinciding with Amazon Prime Day, the holiday weekend promises extensive savings through overlapping promotions, making it an ideal time for Mississippi consumers to shop wisely.
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MDMR-USM Hatchery Training Program Enters Production Phase with Oyster Spawning and Mobile Unit Launch
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and the University of Southern Mississippi’s Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center have launched the next phase of their Aquaculture Advanced Seed Production Training Program. Starting July 12, participants will spawn oysters using a mobile hatchery and engage in larval culture, pediveliger setting, and seed grading. This free 100-hour program trains oyster farmers and professionals to expand off-bottom oyster aquaculture, focusing on water quality, broodstock conditioning, and hatchery operations. The initiative aims to build local hatchery capacity, reduce reliance on out-of-state seed, and strengthen Mississippi’s oyster industry with two production runs scheduled for 2025.
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Aging on the Coast: How Hancock County is Preparing for a Retirement-Ready Future
SUMMARY: Mississippi’s Hancock County is aging faster than the rest of the state, with 22% of residents aged 65 or older—up over 55% since 2010. The Hancock County Senior Citizen’s Center in Bay St. Louis serves as a vital hub, offering meals, transportation, mental health support, and social activities that combat senior isolation, a serious health risk. Supported by local funding and volunteers, the center fosters community and personal connection. Statewide, Mississippi’s four-year State Plan on Aging aims to expand services like long-term care and elder abuse prevention. The center’s director emphasizes honoring seniors’ stories and building a retirement-friendly community where no one ages alone.
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