SUMMARY: GenTeal Apparel, a clothing company based in Mississippi, has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing retailers in the U.S. by Inc. 5000, ranking No. 998 overall and being the fastest-growing private retail company in Mississippi. Founded in 2016, GenTeal has expanded from a single store in Oxford to 250 specialty retailers and country clubs across 22 states, achieving a remarkable 512% growth from 2020 to 2023. CEO Abigail Linton attributed this success to their retail partners and dedicated customers. This marks the third consecutive year GenTeal has made the Inc. 5000 list.

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Researchers at Mississippi State University, led by Assistant Professor Matthew Ballinger, have discovered a new parasitic wasp species, Syntretus perlmani, which lays its eggs in the abdomen of fruit flies. The wasp embryo hatches inside the living fly and emerges roughly 18 days later, resembling an alien creature. This terrifying process leaves the fly alive for several hours post-emergence. The research, published in Nature, revealed this unique behavior, as previous studies focused on wasps attacking immature life stages. This discovery may also help control fruit fly populations, which are commonly considered pests.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Book Festival concluded its largest event yet, attracting 37,000 book lovers. Held in September, this year’s festival featured over 40 panels, writing workshops, and opportunities for readers to purchase signed books. Notable highlights included a standing-room-only panel with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, moderated by LeVar Burton. Other celebrated authors showcased their new works, adding to the festival’s vibrant atmosphere. For those unable to attend, all sessions were recorded and will be available for free on the festival’s website. The organizers expressed gratitude to sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for making the 10th festival memorable.

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