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Heed safety precautions when using heaters

Jan 15, 2025 | djournal.com | Susan Collins-Smith

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Space heaters and fireplaces can help keep temperatures comfortable during cold weather. However, all types of heating equipment can be fire hazards if safety precautions are not taken. According to the National Fire Protection Association, home heating fires happen most often in December, January and February, accounting for almost half of all home heating fires.
Crosby Arboretum will host Forge Day Jan. 18 - Picayune Item

Jan 14, 2025 | picayuneitem.com | Alexander Moraski |Susan Collins-Smith

Published 12:10 pm Tuesday, January 14, 2025 By Susan Collins-SmithMSU Extension ServiceThe Crosby Arboretum will host its annual Forge Day Jan. 18 in Picayune to showcase the historic and modern uses of the forge. The family-friendly event will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m.Members of the Gulf Coast Blacksmith Association, Gulf States Knife Makers Association and other craftspeople from across the region will display their metalsmithing and blacksmithing skills.
Christmas tree inventory strong despite weather - The Oxford Eagle

Nov 22, 2024 | oxfordeagle.com | Susan Collins-Smith

Published 2:13 pm Friday, November 22, 2024 By Susan Collins-SmithMSU Extension ServiceMississippians who want to deck their holiday halls with a locally grown Christmas tree will have no problem finding one. Although weather conditions have tested the state’s growers over the last two years, tree inventory is strong. “There will be trees to choose from.
Virtual workshop helps aspiring municipal candidates - Meridian Star

Nov 19, 2024 | meridianstar.com | Susan Collins-Smith |Thomas Howard

Published 4:21 pm Tuesday, November 19, 2024 by Susan M. Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service STARKVILLE — Individuals who are interested in running for municipal office in 2025 have three opportunities to learn more about the roles of elected officials and the election process during free, virtual workshops. The Mississippi State University Extension Center for Government and Community Development is offering Ready to Lead: A Workshop for Aspiring Municipal Leaders in Mississippi.
Hunters still have time to plant, replant food plots - Daily Leader

Nov 8, 2024 | dailyleader.com | Susan Collins-Smith

Published 8:30 am Friday, November 8, 2024 Rain is forecast to come this weekend. Anyone who has planted seeds like the wheat and oat seeds here is rejoicing. Share how the drought has effected you and what you plan to do in the rain by emailing us. (Hunter Cloud | The Daily Leader) Mississippi State Extension ServiceFrustration is mounting for deer hunters across Mississippi whose cool-season food plots died or never got planted because of drought conditions.
Hunters can still plant, replant deer food plots - The Panolian

Nov 6, 2024 | panolian.com | Susan Collins-Smith

Published 11:01 am Wednesday, November 6, 2024 By Susan Collins-SmithMSU Extension ServiceFrustration is mounting for deer hunters across Mississippi whose cool-season food plots died or never got planted because of drought conditions. “This is the second year in a row that it’s been too dry,” said Bill Hamrick, a wildlife associate with the Mississippi State University Extension Service.
Floral design workshop set for Oct. 10 in Hernando

Sep 7, 2024 | cdispatch.com | Susan Collins-Smith

HERNANDO — Floral enthusiasts and professionals can learn how to make tussie-mussie floral arrangements and the history of these bouquets during an Oct. 10 workshop in Hernando. The Tussie Mussie Bouquet workshop will be held at the Mississippi State University Extension Service office in DeSoto County from 10 a.m. to noon. Tommie Rodgers, a master floral designer and master gardener, will teach participants about the history behind tussie-mussie floral arrangements, also called nosegays.
Balance extracurricular activities with family time

Sep 3, 2024 | lawrencecountypress.com | Susan Collins-Smith

By Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service Extracurricular activities offer many benefits for children and teens, but parents should help young people set important boundaries when it comes to these activities.
BugFest 2024 to offer hands-on learning

Aug 17, 2024 | cdispatch.com | Susan Collins-Smith

PICAYUNE — School groups, nature enthusiasts and the public can enjoy two fun-filled days of celebrating the environment, ecosystems, wildlife and insects at the Mississippi State University Crosby Arboretum in Picayune. BugFest is set for Sept. 20 and 21. The event offers insect-related displays, interactive exhibits, games and crafts.
Floral workshop focuses on sustainable practices

Aug 3, 2024 | cdispatch.com | Susan Collins-Smith

BILOXI — Two upcoming events will offer insight on sustainable practices in floral design for new and established professional florists, flower producers and flower sellers. Both events will be held Aug. 25 at the Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi, located at 1815 Popp’s Ferry Road. Wanda Norton will lead participants during Vase Arrangement: Foundational Learning, a hands-on workshop open to new and established professional florists.