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Balance extracurricular activities with family time
By SUSAN M. COLLINS-SMITH
Thu,09/12/24-5:00PM , 393 Reads
Extracurricular activities offer many benefits for children and teens, but parents should help young people set important boundaries when it comes to these activities.
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Caterpillar, fungus affects drought-stressed trees
By SUSAN M. COLLINS-SMITH
Tue,07/23/24-8:00AM , 215 Reads
The consequences of last year’s significant drought continue to appear in trees all over Mississippi.
Landowners in Central Mississippi have recently reported damage from variable oakleaf caterpillars and hypoxylon canker, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
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Older adults at increased risk for heat-related illness
By SUSAN M. COLLINS-SMITH
Wed,07/03/24-2:00PM , 643 Reads
Heat-related illness is a concern for anyone as summer temperatures rise, but older adults are at greater risk of being negatively impacted.
David Buys, health specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said adults 65 and older are more prone to overheating because of several factors.
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MSU Extension offers culinary kids camp in June
By SUSAN M. COLLINS-SMITH
Thu,06/06/24-3:00PM , 656 Reads
Young people can learn about local foods, kitchen basics and easy recipes at an upcoming Mississippi State University camp.
The Culinary Arts Kids Camp is a hands-on, weeklong day camp hosted by the MSU Extension Service and the Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion.
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