Hernando Farmers Market wraps 2025 season with over 100,000 visitors
The market prioritized accessibility by accepting SNAP/EBT, which could be redeemed for tokens.
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Voters face Saturday deadline for absentee voting in Nov. 4 special Senate election
In-person absentee voting is conducted exclusively at the DeSoto County Circuit Clerk’s Office.
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Governor Reeves seeks to ban sugary foods and drinks from SNAP purchases, add rotisserie chicken to approved list
Under the proposal, processed foods containing sugar, cane sugar, corn syrup, or high fructose corn syrup as the first or second ingredient would no longer qualify for purchase with SNAP benefits.
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‘Fall Back’: Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday amid push for permanent change
The system Americans are familiar with today was established by the Uniform Time Act of 1966.
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Northwest clinches playoff spot with 24-7 win over Itawamba
Northwest will face Copiah-Lincoln Community College on the road next Saturday in the opening round of postseason play.
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Redman looks to ‘reboot’ Rangers as season starts
Redman is tasked with rebuilding a program that finished 7-19 last season and won only one conference game.
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Gipson addresses ‘Farm Crisis,’ new China trade deal at Mississippi Hobnob
Gipson predicted that Mississippi and the Southeast are poised to become the primary food production center for the U.S. within 20 years.
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Reeves reinstates Presidential Fitness Test in Mississippi schools
Reeves said the measure aims to combat obesity, poor nutrition, and sedentary lifestyles among youth.
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Wild Hog Control Program starts Saturday
MDAC provides “smart” traps to landowners and land managers to reduce wild hog damage on private agricultural and forestry lands.
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Rodgers’ four touchdowns power DeSoto Central past Hernando 42-21
Both teams conclude their regular season with critical home games next Thursday, Nov. 6.
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