Bonnie Bolden

1 day ago | clarionledger.com | Bonnie Bolden

Ever heard of Ember Days? Some churches use the week following a holy day for prayer, giving thanks and fasting. But according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, folklore holds that the Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays following four holidays each year can predict the next three months' weather. Here's what to know about Ember Days, when they fall this year and what the Old Farmer's Almanac says Mississippi can expect from summer weather in 2025. When does summer start in 2025?

1 day ago | clarionledger.com | Bonnie Bolden

U.S. News & World Report ranks Gulfport, Mississippi as the best place to live in the state. Hattiesburg and Jackson are ranked second and third best places to live in Mississippi, respectively. Mississippi is among the top 10 states people are searching to move to, according to U.S. News & World Report. The report cites Mississippi's lower cost of living, plentiful small towns, and access to nature as attractive factors.

1 day ago | yahoo.com | James Powel |Bonnie Bolden

Restaurant chain Hooters suddenly closed more than 30 locations across multiple states on June 4. What about the Mississippi locations? Earlier this year, Hooters filed for bankruptcy. When the proceedings started, the company ran about 151 restaurants, and franchisees ran approximately 154. The plan was for all restaurants to become franchises, with the corporate-owned ones going to a management group run by the chain's founders.

2 days ago | clarionledger.com | Bonnie Bolden

Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, lives in warm freshwater and can enter the nose during water activities. Infections are rare but often fatal, causing primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). Avoid getting water up your nose in freshwater, use sterile water for nasal irrigation, and be cautious with non-chlorinated pools and splash pads. Symptoms of PAM resemble bacterial meningitis and include headache, fever, vomiting, and stiff neck.

2 days ago | clarionledger.com | Bonnie Bolden

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Saharan dust are impacting Mississippi's air quality. The smoke is expected to remain through midweek, creating vibrant sunsets and sunrises. Saharan dust, arriving later in the week, can suppress hurricane development. Both smoke and dust can cause respiratory issues, especially for those with pre-existing conditions. Mississippi is in for a double whammy this week. The first rounds of Saharan dust are set to sweep across the coast midweek.