SUMMARY: Chef Jon “JD” Davis of City Grocery in Oxford, Mississippi, won the 2025 King of Mississippi Seafood title at the state’s annual seafood cook-off in Gulfport. Competing against six other chefs with a 50-minute time limit, Davis created a fried Mississippi snapper dish with crawfish-fried farro, Thai basil dressing, and a blood orange fennel salad. He plans a new, uniquely Mississippi-inspired dish for The Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans this August. City Grocery, a historic Oxford restaurant, updates its menu every six weeks, blending classic and modern inspirations. Chef JD’s King of Mississippi Seafood crown is now displayed at the restaurant.

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SUMMARY: Memorial Day began in 1865, after the Civil War, as a solemn tribute to fallen soldiers. Newly freed African Americans in Charleston held one of the earliest commemorations by burying Union soldiers and parading in their honor. In 1868, General John A. Logan proclaimed May 30 as Decoration Day, marking the tradition of placing flowers on graves. Over time, the observance expanded to honor all American military personnel who died in service, symbolized by the red poppy. Officially recognized as a federal holiday in 1971, Memorial Day remains a poignant reminder of sacrifice and freedom, honoring the memory of those who served.

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SUMMARY: The author dislikes mowing lawns and suggests reducing lawn care through “no mow” and “less mow” options to benefit pollinators and local wildlife. Lawns, inspired by English gardens, often require constant maintenance, enforced by community ordinances. However, allowing parts of lawns to grow wild can support bees, butterflies, birds, and even reptiles like box turtles. Suggestions include mowing less frequently, setting aside small “no mow” zones cut only annually, and participating in campaigns like “No Mow May,” which encourage letting wildflowers thrive to support nature. These small steps can help communities embrace more ecologically valuable landscapes.

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