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SEPTEMBER 2022 FALL GARDEN PLANNING BIG BUSINESS BONSAI HUNTING SEASON GUIDE A Sports Writing Dynasty The Clevelands: FOR MEMBERS OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES OF MISSISSIPPI

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Robert “Ace” Cleveland, his sons Rick Cleveland, — known as the dean of Mississippi sportswriters — his brother Robert “Bobby” Cleveland Jr., who tragically died earlier this year, and Rick’s son, Tyler Cleveland, are an honest to goodness sports writing dynasty. We hope you enjoy their story. Speaking of storytelling, I would be remiss if I didn’t give kudos to our staff at Today in Mississippi. The magazine won two National Rural Electric Cooperatives Statewide Editors Association Willie awards this year.

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Creative Manager Chad Calcote won 1st place in the Best Portrait Photo category for his photograph of retired PR guru Joe Dera and Flora butcher and Chef David Raines from the March 2022 issue. Today in Mississippi Editor Steven Ward won an Award of Excellence (2nd Place) in the Best Entertaining Feature (under 650 words) category for his February 2022 story about a collector of 1980s pizza restaurant memorabilia.TheWillieAwards, which are held annually, showcase the best writing, photos, and design of statewide co-op magazines from all over theMonthU.S. in, and month out, the talented staff of this magazine works hard to put together a publication that is both entertaining and ﬁlled with important information about your electric cooperative.Theyareall storytellers at heart, and we hope that comes through every time you open one of our issues.

Where Highway 84 meets 61, in a school at Washington, A teacher made learning fun. She made our little town sound great, in 1812, we were capital of the state. Jefferson College for the military bound, is now a museum on Live Oak ground. A Methodist church built in 1799, still stands strong through time. This teacher made it interesting to me, with a love for Mississippi history. Thank you, Washington, 6th-grade class. Thank you, Ms. Pendergrass. by Lynda O’Quinn, a resident of Natchez and a member of Southwest Electric.

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Storytelling is at the core of what Today in Mississippi does every month. Whether it’s articles about electrical power safety, information about your co-op’s annual meeting, or the amazing feature stories we publish that showcase the best of Mississippi, the magazine strives to tell the stories that our members both need and want. This month, our cover feature happens to be a story about storytellers. The name “Cleveland” is synonymous with sports writing in Mississippi. Three generations of the Cleveland family have been telling the stories of the state’s athletes from the state’s rural high school ﬁelds to the biggest stages in professional sports.

Mississippi is... What’s Mississippi to you? What do you treasure most about life in our state? Send your brief thoughts to Today in Mississippi, news@ecm.coop or mail to P.O. Box 3300, Ridgeland, MS 39158

by CallahanMichael Executive Vice President/CEO Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi

Vol. 75 No. 9 The Official Publication of the Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi OFFICERS Eddie Howard - President Randy Carroll - First Vice President Ron Barnes - Second Vice President Tim Perkins - Secretary/Treasurer Michael Callahan - Executive Vice President/CEO EDITORIAL STAFF Lydia Walters - VP, Communications Steven Ward - Editor Chad Calcote - Creative Director/ Manager Kevin Wood - Graphic Designer Alan Burnitt - Graphic Designer Courtney Warren - Graphic Designer Chris Alexander - Member Services Coordinator Steve Temple - Social Media Director Mickey Jones - Administrative Assistant EDITORIAL OFFICE & ADVERTISING 601-605-8600 Acceptance of advertising by Today in Mississippi does not imply endorsement of the advertised product or services by the publisher or Mississippi’s electric power associations. Product satisfaction and delivery responsibility lie solely with the advertiser. • National advertising representative: American MainStreet Publications, 800-626-1181 Circulation of this issue: 479,698 Non-member subscription price: $9.50 per year. Today in Mississippi (ISSN 1052-2433) is published 12 times a year by Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi Inc., P.O. Box 3300, Ridgeland, MS 39158-3300, or 665 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS 39157. Phone 601-605-8600. Periodical postage paid at Ridgeland, MS, and additional office. The publisher (and/or its agent) reserves the right to refuse or edit all advertising. POSTMASTER: Send all UAA to CFS. (See DMM 507.1.5.2) NON-POSTAL AND MILITARY FACILITIES: send address corrections to: Today in Mississippi, P.O. Box 3300, Ridgeland, MS 39158-3300 in this issue www.facebook.com/TodayinMississippi www.todayinmississippi.com On the cover Mississippi sports writers Rick Cleveland (left) and his son, Tyler Cleveland at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Photo by Chad Calcote. southern gardening Planting your fall garden outdoors today September means dove season scene around the ‘sip A look at special people and places in Mississippi31573120 on the menu Easy, gooey cinnamon rolls mississippi seen A change of seasons 8 8 2028 local news feature Three generations of the Cleveland family have been telling the state’s sports stories 14 4 TODAY | SEPTEMBER 2022 Central Electric Power Association, Coahoma Electric Power Association, Coast Electric Power Association, Delta Electric Power Association, Dixie Electric Power Association, East Mississippi Electric Power Association, 4-County Electric Power Association, Magnolia Electric Power, Monroe County Electric Power Association, Natchez Trace Electric Power Association, North East Mississippi Electric Power Association, Northcentral Electric Cooperative, Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association, Pontotoc Electric Power Association, Singing River Electric, Southern Pine Electric, Southwest Electric, Tippah Electric Power Association, Twin County Electric Power Association, and Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association.

Cool-season greens like arugula, mustard and turnip and my favorites. Cincinnati Market radishes are quick and easy. Another musthave in my fall garden is any variety of kale.

The beneﬁt of growing fall vegetables is that you can keep your home garden productive much of the year. It extends your harvest of fresh, homegrown, cool-season produce well into the fall and maybe even into winter.

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The secret to successfully growing fall vegetables, like many things, is all about timing. To determine when you should plant, count backward from the average date of the ﬁrst annual hard frost. In Mississippi, there are big differences when this can arrive in coastal and northern counties. Many cool-season veggies can be direct seeded, though I like to start the plants in smaller pots and transplant them. Either way, the process is theYousame.need to know the number of days to harvest, information that is usually found on the seed packet. Count backwards from the frost date and add 10 days, as the plants will grow a little slower in the fall. This tells you when you should plant in your region. Fall is a great time to grow vegetable “sprinters,” or crops that can go from seed to plate in under 30 days.

Spring-planted okra can be pretty big right now and may be overwhelming you with pods. These big okra plants can be pruned back. When I learned this, I took my limb loppers and cut 7-foot-tall okra plants halfway down the stem. In short order, the new shoots popped out and started producing again. This is perfect weather okra-growing weather, and these plants will produce well into fall. So the take-home point for today is that even though it’s hot in the garden right now, start planting your fall vegetables. When it’s time to harvest them, the temperatures will have dropped, and you’ll still be growing and enjoying fresh veggies.

Simply walking out the front door each day, we’re reminded that it is a blistering hot season. But believe it or not, now is the time to start planning and getting ready for the fall vegetable garden.

Gary Bachman, Ph.D., Extension/Research Professor of Horticulture at the Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi. He is also host of “Southern Gardening” radio and TV programs. He lives in Ocean Springs and is a Singing River Electric member. by Dr. BachmanGary

Kale is a quick-maturing vegetable that is a must-have for fall vegetable gardens.

The secret to successfully growing fall vegetables, like many things, is all about timing.

Fall okra

Time to start planting

Other fall vegetables like broccoli, cauliﬂower, Swiss chard, and collards need a little more time to be ready to eat. Even though it’s really hot now, it is time to sow these seeds in order to have harvest-ready plants in fall. But not every fall crop needs to be a cool-season vegetable.

Root vegetables such as carrots are good choices for fall gardens.

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And quickly: What about shotguns for doves? Most anything will do. The younger will likely lean to synthetic-stocked semis or pumps. Those older among us, those who remember reading Nash Buckingham, will entertain a strong propensity to side-by-sides. To each his own in that regard. Now that I think about it all, Septembers today are not terribly different than Septembers of my youth. Simply put, Septembers are spectacular.

Hunters who perhaps recall grandpa’s Fox or Parker or L. C. Smith may elect the most graceful conﬁguration of them all, a side-by-side such as this Rizzini 28-gauge.

It is September again. Somewhere that symphony is playing. Somewhere those pleasures of sweet aromas abound. Somewhere doves are diving from above, accelerating tree-top high with skilled aerobatics, frustrating shotgunners who empty twin tubes or magazines with no reward past an enhanced admiration for the little grey missiles that outperformed shooters’ best. That somewhere is worth finding. Dove season has a rich heritage. It is the first of fall seasons, and the pursuit attracts thousands each year. That attracting translates into gatherings, cook-outs, fellowship, and sharing. Recreation in God’s Creation at its finest. And it should be pointed out, though this is a mundane calculation apart from those fun times that dove hunting — all hunting for that matter — generates millions of dollars that go into management in its various forms, including maintenance and acquisition of lands and other wildlife-related programs.

Septembers were different back then — 1965 and a few years afterward. At least it seems now that they were different then. The cawing of crows possessed a peculiar timbre, a resonance that, when heard in the distance, evoked a sense of tranquility, and of casual indifference. A simple chattering among fellows, allowing no rush to impede the lackadaisical. Just quiet chitchat as the collection removed itself from one location to another. The woodwinds — if this were an orchestra.

A September symphony

Tony Kinton has been an active outdoors writer for 30 years. He lives in Carthage and is a Central Electric member. Visit www.tonykinton.com for more information. by Tony Kinton

Kevin Tate waits for doves in the sunﬂowers.

Cornstalks contributed, their withered leaves and browned stalks serving as the string section, performing a symphony across post-harvest fields. All in well-tuned harmony with autumn’s first hints of arrival. A pleasant breeze serving as bow for cello, viola, and violin, warmth of an afternoon sun the bow’s resin. The percussion? Grasshoppers and other insects chiming, clinking, and buzzing. These were not the overriding portion of this musical jubilance — more the background. Still, the composition would be lacking without their foundation tying meter and measure and downbeat and fermata together to create the perfect whole. The blast from a Blue Jay was the brass. And there were the delightfully endearing smells. Hay fields for the most part, now lying dormant and peaceful, that last mowing of the season behind them. Seeds strewn hither and yon. And to those scattered seeds came the doves. Skydivers of great renown, those doves were. We hunted them in early September.

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Brussel’s Bonsai co-owners McNeal McDonnell (left) and Brussel Martin

“I rented an old abandon nursery for a couple years and then bought ﬁve acres next to our current location. McNeal and I built our current location in 2004. It has been enlarged several times.”

by Steven Ward If you hear the terms “bonsai” or “bonsai tree,” thoughts of Mr. Miyagi from “The Karate Kid” might spring to mind.

The nursery, on Center Hill Road, is powered by Northcentral Electric.When Martin was young, his father — an architect — brought some bonsai back from a business trip to California.

“We have our own website but mainly sell through other sites like 1800Flowers, Amazon, Pro Flowers, FTD, Walmart, Home Depot, Costco, and many others. They take the order, send it to us, and we ship directly to the customer. Our geographic location works well for ground shipping to most of the United States. Our packing expertise assures a bonsai arrives to the customer in good condition,” Martin said.

“You start with trees that have small leaves, short needles, or compact foliage. The value of a bonsai is determined by how well and how long these techniques have been applied,” Martin said.

Martin and business partner McNeal McDonnell operate the largest bonsai nursery in the United States.

“One of the cool things about bonsai is being able to hold a mature old tree in your hands.”

“I was very young, and we had the original trees for several years. I started growing more bonsai in my parent’s back yard as a teenager,” Martin said. When Martin was in his 20s, he outgrew his parents’ back yard.

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Martin has gone on annual buying trips to Japan, China, Taiwan, and South Korea where he has friends he has worked with for Brussel’syears.Bonsai mainly sells the trees online.

A typical shipping Monday is anywhere from 2,000 to 3,000Brussel’sorders.has bonsai from two years to 200 years old.

For more information, visit brusselsbonsai.com or call 1-800-582-2593.

Martin said bonsai is not for everybody, but it can be a great“Youhobby.canﬁnd an easy-care tree that ﬁts your skill level. All bonsai are living plants and require maintenance, like watering and other care. Bonsai is not rocket science, or I wouldn’t be doing it,” Martin said.

You may even think of a small tree with a certain, clipped look. That’s partly correct, according to Brussel Martin, co-owner of Brussel’s Bonsai Nursery in Olive Branch.

“Bonsai has origins in Asia with Japan having reﬁned it into an art. Bonsai means tree in a pot. Bonsai is a connection of art and horticulture. There is no such thing as a natural bonsai tree. Bonsai is the technique you use to create a tree,” Martin said. The techniques include wiring, trimming, and occasional repotting. Over time, using these techniques, a bonsai develops character.

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Spring Turkey

For a complete list of hunting seasons, bag limits, and other legal restrictions, go to www.mdwfp.com.

Fall Turkey

North Central Zone: Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tippah, and Union counties.

Small Game SEASON DATES DAILY BAG LIMIT Youth Squirrel* Sept. 24 30 8 Squirrel - Fall Season Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 8 Squirrel - Spring Season May 15 - June 1 4 Rabbit Oct. 15 - Feb. 28 8 Bobwhite Quail Nov. 24 - Mar. 4 8 Frog April 1 - Sept. 30 25/Night Raccoon July 1 - Sept. 30 1 per Party/Night Opossum, Raccoon, and Bobcat Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 (Food and sport) Nov. 1 Feb. 28 (Food, sport, and pelt) 5/Day; 8/Party No Limit Trapping Nov. 1 Mar. 15 No Limit *On private lands and authorized state and federal lands only in those areas open for squirrel hunting. Migratory Game Birds SEASON DATES DAILY BAG LIMIT POSSESSION LIMIT Sept. Teal Sept. 10 - Sept. 25 6 18 Sept. Canada Geese* Sept. 1 - Sept. 30 5 15 Woodcock Dec. 18 - Jan. 31 3 9 Snipe Nov. 14 - Feb. 28 8 24 Gallinules (Common & Purple) Sept. 1 - Oct. 2 Nov. 25 Jan. 1 15 Singly or in aggregate 45 Singly or in aggregate Rails: Clapper and King Sept. 1 - Oct. 2 Nov. 25 Jan. 1 15 Singly or in aggregate 45 Singly or in aggregate Rails: Sora and Virginia Sept. 1 - Oct. 2 Nov. 25 - Jan. 1 25 Singly or in aggregate 75 Singly or in aggregate Mourning and White-winged Doves (North Zone)** Sept. 3 - Oct. 14 Nov. 19 - Nov. 27 Dec. 24 - Jan. 31 15 Singly or in aggregate 45 Singly or in aggregate Mourning and White winged Doves (South Zone)*** Sept. 3 - Sept. 18 Oct. 8 - Nov. 6 Dec. 19 - Jan. 31 15 Singly or in aggregate 45 Singly or in aggregate Crows Nov. 5 - Feb. 28 No Limit No Limit Ducks, Mergansers, and Coots**** Nov. 25 - Nov. 27 Dec. 2 - Dec. 4 Dec. 9 Jan. 31 See below**** See below**** Geese: Canada, White fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross’, and Brant Nov. 11 - Nov. 27 Dec. 2 - Dec. 4 Dec. 9 - Jan. 31 Canada Geese : 5 Snow, Blue, & Ross’: 20 White fronted: 3 Brant: 1 Canada Geese : 15 Snow, Blue, & Ross’: No limit White fronted: 9 Brant: 3 Youth, Veterans, and Active Military Waterfowl Days Feb. 4 - 5, 2023 Same as regular season Same as regular season Light Goose Conservation Order***** (Special Permit Needed) Oct. 1 - Nov. 10 Nov. 28 - Dec. 1 Dec. 5 - Dec. 8 Feb. 1 - Feb. 3 Feb. 6 - Mar. 31 No Limit***** No Limit***** *Sept. Canada Goose season is closed on Roebuck Lake in Leflore county. **(Dove North Zone) Areas north of U.S. Hwy. 84 plus areas south of U.S. Hwy. 84 and west

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SEASONS

Shooting hours for all migratory game birds are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset, except for the Light Goose Conservation Order (see below). Light Goose Conservation Order is a special opportunity designed to reduce the population of overpopulated snow, blue, and Ross’ geese when no other waterfowl seasons are open. This order allows for expanded methods of take that are not allowed during regular waterfowl seasons. To participate in the Light Goose Conservation Order, hunters need a valid Mississippi hunting license, state waterfowl stamp, and a free Light Goose Conservation Order permit number. Hunters can obtain a permit number by visiting mdwfp.com/waterfowl.

* Non residents Turkey Hunting on Public Lands: Non-residents cannot hunt any public land in Mississippi between March 15-28 unless drawn for either a Non-resident Public Lands Turkey Permit or WMA Draw Hunt. of MS Hwy. 35. south of U.S. Hwy. 84 and east of MS Hwy. 35. duck daily bag limit is a total of 6 ducks, including no more than 4 mallards (no more than 2 of which may be females), 1 mottled duck, 2 black ducks, 1 pintail, 3 wood ducks, 2 canvasbacks, and 2 redheads. The daily bag limit for scaup is 1 scaup per day Nov. 25 – 27, Dec. 2 – 4, and Dec. 9 – 17; and is 2 scaup per day Dec. 18 – Jan. 31.

Fall turkey season is open BY PERMIT ONLY from October 15 November 15 on private lands in the following counties or portions of counties where the landowner/leaseholder completes a fall turkey hunting application to the MDWFP Jackson Office and receives tags. The fall season bag limit is two (2) turkeys, which may be of either sex.

Delta Zone: Bolivar County - west of the main Mississippi River levee and those lands east of the main Mississippi River levee known as 27 Break Hunting Club; Coahoma, Desoto, Issaquena, Tunica, and Washington counties - west of the main Mississippi River levee.

HUNTING

SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT

Youth (Private and authorized state and federal public lands. Youth 15 and under) Mar. 8 - 14 One (1) adult gobbler or 1 gobbler with a 6-inch or longer beard per day, 3 per Spring season. Hunters 15 years of age and younger may harvest 1 gobbler of choice (any age) per day, 3 per Spring season.Spring Mar. 15 - May 1 Non- Resident (Public Lands) Mar. 15 - 28 One (1) adult gobbler or 1 gobbler with a 6inch or longer beard per day, 3 per Spring season.

***(Dove South Zone) Areas

The merganser daily bag limit is a total of 5 mergansers, only 2 of which may be hooded mergansers.

Southwest Zone: Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Warren, Wilkinson, and Yazoo counties.

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Light Goose Conservation Order Methods: Shooting hours are from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset. Only snow, blue, and Ross’ geese are eligible for harvest. The use of electronic calls is allowed. The use of unplugged shotguns is allowed. There is no daily or possession limit for snow, blue, or Ross’ geese. Hunters must use non toxic shot. Hunters must possess a valid Mississippi hunting license and a Mississippi state waterfowl stamp. Light goose conservation order hunters do not need a federal duck stamp.

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The coot daily bag limit is a total of 15 coots. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit for ducks, mergansers, and coots.

Archery/Primitive Weapon Jan. 19 - 31 Either-Sex on private land and Holly Springs NF. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.

SEASON DATES

SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT

A legal buck is defined as having EITHER a minimum inside spread of 12 inches OR one main beam at least 15 inches long. How to estimate a 12 inch inside spread: How to estimate a 15 inch main beam: 12” Inside Spread 15” Main Beam Estimating a 12 inch spread is accomplished by observing a To estimate a 15 inch main beam, the buck’s buck’s ears in the alert position. When in the alert position, head must be observed from the side. If the the distance from ear tip to ear tip measures approximately 15* tip of the main beam extends between the inches. If the OUTSIDE of each antler beam reaches the ear tip, front of the eye and the tip of the nose, main the inside spread is approximately 12 inches. (Therefore, if the beam length is approximately 15 inches. outside of both antler beams reach the ear tips, the buck is legal).

Archery/Primitive Weapon

Non- Resident (Public Lands) Mar. 15 - 28 One (1) adult gobbler or 1 gobbler with a 6inch or longer beard per day, 3 per Spring season.

METHOD SEASON DATES

Antlerless Primitive Weapon Nov. 7 18 Antlerless Deer Only on private lands. Gun (with dogs) Nov. 19 - Dec. 1 Either Sex on private land and Holly Springs NF. Legal Bucks only on open public land.

SOUTHEAST UNIT

Dec. 2 - 15 Either-Sex on private and open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.

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Archery Sept. 16 - 18 Legal Bucks Only. Special permit, mandatory reporting, and CWD sampling required.

Oct. 1 Nov. 18 Either Sex on private land, open public land, and Holly Springs NF

LEGAL DEER Archery Sept. 16 - 18 Legal Bucks Only. Special permit, mandatory reporting, and CWD sampling required. Oct. 15 - Nov. 18 Either-Sex on private and open public land. Youth Season (15 and under) Nov. 5 Nov. 18 Either Sex on private lands and authorized state and federal lands. Nov. 19 - Feb. 15 Either Sex on private lands. On open public lands, youth must follow below legal deer criteria. Gun (with dogs) Nov. 19 Dec. 1 Either Sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land.

DELTA UNIT

North Central Zone: Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tippah, and Union counties.

SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT

SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT Fall turkey season is open BY PERMIT ONLY from October 15 November 15 on private lands in the following counties or portions of counties where the landowner/leaseholder completes a fall turkey hunting application to the MDWFP Jackson Office and receives tags. The fall season bag limit is two (2) turkeys, which may be of either sex.

WHITE-TAILED DEER

Feb. 1 - 15 Legal Bucks only on private and open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.

BAG LIMIT

Jan. 19 - 31 Either-Sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.

Southwest Zone: Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Warren, Wilkinson, and Yazoo counties.

Primitive Weapon

Southwest Zone: Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Warren, Wilkinson, and Yazoo counties.

DELTA, NORTHEAST, NORTH CENTRAL, EAST CENTRAL, AND SOUTHWEST UNITS METHOD SEASON DATES

Primitive Weapon Dec. 2 - 15 Either Sex on private land, open public land, and Holly Springs NF. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.

Fall Turkey

*Due to body size differences in the Delta Unit, ear tip to ear tip measurements are slightly larger compared to the other units.

Spring Turkey

■ Antlered Buck Deer:

The statewide bag limit on antlered buck deer is one (1) buck per day and three (3) per annual season. One (1) of these three (3) may have hardened antlers that do not meet the unit legal antler requirements on private land and Holly Springs National Forest. For youth hunters ﬁfteen (15) years of age and younger, hunting on private land and authorized state and federal lands, all three (3) of the three (3) buck bag limit may be any antlered deer. Antlered buck bag limit in the North Central Deer Management Unit (DMU) is one (1) buck per day and four (4) per annual season. No antler restrictions apply to this DMU. All four bucks may have any sized hardened antlers.

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DEER ZONES

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Antlerless Deer: Private lands: The statewide annual bag limit on antlerless deer is ﬁve (5). The antlerless bag limit for private lands in the North Central DMU is ten (10) antlerless deer per season. Antlerless deer are male or female deer which do not have hardened antler above the natural hairline. Only two (2) antlerless deer may be harvested from the Southeast Unit. There is no daily bag limit on antlerless deer in the Northeast, North Central, East Central, Southwest, and Delta units. Only one (1) antlerless deer per day may be harvested in the Southeast DMU.

U.S. Forest Service National Forests: The bag limit is one (1) per day, not to exceed ﬁve (5) per annual season except in the Southeast Unit, which is two (2) per annual season.

Youth Season (15 and under) Nov. 5 Nov. 18 Either Sex on private lands and authorized state and federal lands. Nov. 19 - Jan. 31 Either-Sex on private lands. On open public lands, youth must follow below legal deer criteria.

North Central Zone: Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tippah, and Union counties.

Gun (without dogs) Dec. 16 23 Either Sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Gun (with dogs) Dec. 24 - Jan. 18 Either-Sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land.

LEGAL DEER

Gun (without dogs) Dec. 16 - 23 Either-Sex on private land and Holly Springs NF. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Gun (with dogs) Dec. 24 - Jan. 18 Either-Sex on private land and Holly Spring NF. Legal Bucks only on open public land.

BAG LIMITS

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Off system purchases occur when TVA purchases energy from other corporations depending on the demand and the market. The rise in fuel cost is expected to continue.

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“We strive to control the cost to operate North East Power and provide excellent service to our members. In fact, the portion of the energy rate that North East keeps, as well as the customer charge, has not increased in nine years. Unfortunately, a large portion of the energy rate goes directly to TVA, and they are experiencing unprecedented increases in the cost of fuel used to generate a large portion of the energy we use,” said Keith Hayward, CEO and general manager of North East Mississippi Electric Power Association. “Our members need to be mindful of the increases and know their bill will be higher most likely through the end of the year.”

The chart below is an illustration of how the residential rate is constructed. As shown in the graph, a large portion of the rate is passed through by NEMEPA directly to TVA. The remaining portion of the rate is used by NEMEPA to operate on.

MEETING Saturday,

To be nominated as director, you must: Obtain a petition with not less than 35 active, non-delinquent members that live in the district from which he/she is to be a candidate for director. Nominations must be received at least 45 days before annual meeting in order to be included on the ballot. Click on ABOUT at the top of the home page and then select Bylaws. Then click on NEMEPA Bylaws. Go to Article IV, Section 4. www.nemepa.org Guidelines taken from bylaws. To view the bylaws visit, NEMEPA.org. Members wishing to run for the board of directors should come by the office to pick up a packet which includes the Board of Director Qualifications and Eligibility and official nomination form.

ATTENTION: A duly completed ballot shall constitute the sole and exclusive means of voting for candidates for director.

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Bright Ideas, sponsored by Nor th East Mississippi Electric Power Association & NE SPARC, awards grants to teachers for innovative classroom-based education projects. Through Bright Ideas, teachers can illuminate students’ love of learning. Public teachers of all disciplines in grades K-12 who have a student who is ser ved by Nor th East Power or NE SPARC are eligible to apply The 2022 grant application is open now The application deadline is Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Get more details & apply online at www.NEMEPA .org/brightideas.

Regular board election process 26, 2022 ANNUAL December 10, 2022 Electric Power Association Annual

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A group of 63 rising high school seniors from all over Mississippi traveled to Washington, D.C. in June to attend the 2022 NRECA Youth Tour. The trip was the culmination of the students’ participation in the Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi’s Youth Leadership program. The program instills leadership skills, inspires creative thinking, encourages community service, and introduces students to lawmakers that represent their communities. During the program workshop in Jackson in March, the students had the opportunity to meet and hear from state legislators. During the trip to Washington, D.C., the students met and spoke with their U.S. senators — Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith. While in Washington, D.C., the students and adult chaperones visited historic sites, monuments, and museums, explored Capitol Hill, and had an opportunity to learn about the impact electric cooperatives have on their communities.

The students were chosen by their hometown electric cooperatives. The Youth Leadership Program is fully funded — including the trip to D.C. — by the local electric cooperatives as a commitment to molding future leaders for Mississippi and the state’s local communities.

SEPTEMBER 2022 | TODAY 17 D A. (From left to right) North East Mississippi Electric Power Association Youth Tour students Kaleigh Garcia, Haleigh Garcia, Sophie Williams, Millie Williams and Aiden Jackson at The Albert Einstein Memorial, a bronze sculpture, in Washington, D.C. B. Kaleigh Garcia, Sophie Williams, Aiden Jackson, Millie Williams and Haleigh Garcia pose for a photo in front of the Iwo Jima Memorial at The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial. C. The students stand in front of the White House during their D.C. trip. D. The North East Mississippi Electric Power Association Youth Tour students take a photo at the U.S. Capitol. B C A

Keep food safe

Severe winds, lightning, and even squirrels can temporarily cause the power to go out. We understand power outages of any length can be frustrating, especially when your fridge is stocked with perishable foods.

A good rule of thumb is to keep an emergency supply kit on hand. Be sure to include nonperishable food items like bottled water, powdered milk, canned goods, cereal, and protein bars in your emergency kit.

by Abby Berry

If an outage occurs, do not open the refrigerator or freezer unless absolutely necessary. An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours. A half-full freezer will keep food frozen for about 24 hours and a full freezer for about 48 hours. If it looks like the power outage will last longer than four hours, move your important perishable items to an ice-ﬁlled cooler.

If you have advance warning that an outage is possible, ﬁll a cooler with ice — just in case the outage spans several hours. Having a cooler ready to go can buy extra time for your refrigerated, perishable items.

During an outage

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Extended power outages are rare, but when they occur, it’s important to understand food safety measures to take to avoid illness.

Here are a few food safety tips to keep in mind before, during, and after a power outage.

Before an outage

The best way to avoid illness from spoiled food during or after an outage is to follow the four-hour rule of thumb. After an outage, always smell and inspect foods before consuming and remember: when in doubt, throw it out.

Keep food safe when the power goes out

• hard cheeses that are properly wrapped • butter or margarine that is properly wrapped • taco, barbecue, and soy sauces • peanut butter, jelly, mustard, ketchup, and relish

To learn more about food safety after an emergency, visit www.ready.gov/food

Abby Berry writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

After an outage

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If refrigerated foods have been exposed to temperatures higher than 40 degrees for more than two hours, the American Red Cross recommends discarding the items. If any foods have an unusual color, odor, or texture, they should be thrown away.

While most perishable foods should be thrown out after an extended outage, there are a few items that are safe to consume after a two-hour exposure to 40+ degrees:

Photos by Chad Calote Tyler Cleveland, left, holds a photo of his grandfather Robert “Ace” Cleveland. Rick Cleveland, right, holds a photo of himself and brother Bobby Cleveland.

FOR THREE GENERATIONS HAS BEEN TELLING SPORTS STORIES MISSISSIPPI’S

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Three generations of writers

His daddy had driven him from Hattiesburg to his ﬁ rst assignment, a football game in Lucedale, and he had a deadline to Aboutmake.

“I can’t get started,” said Rickey, who had decided at age 12 — when he “learned he couldn’t hit a curve ball and had no chance to play in the Major Leagues” — to do what his daddy did. What he heard next would be advice the most award-winning sports writer in Mississippi history, who turns 70 in October, still uses to this day.

“Well, if I was you, I would just start writing it like you would tell it toSo,somebody.”whatwould that advice look like for this story?

If ever there was a dynasty in sports writing, Mississippi’s Cleveland family is it. Since 1946, the Cleveland name has been on a byline from every nook and cranny of the state. And beyond. by Tammy Ramsdell he 13-year-old boy sat at the kitchen table with a sheet of paper in the Underwood typewriter his daddy had bought him. He had two lines typed: By Rickey HattiesburgClevelandAmerican

20 minutes had passed when “Ace,” a semipro baseball-player-turned sports writer, came back to the kitchen to ﬁx a drink and check on his son.

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Tammy Ramsdell, an award-winning reporter and editor, has been writing for more than 40 years. The South Dakota native, who’s learned to like grits and sweet tea, lives in Jackson.

Robert Hayes “Bobby” Cleveland Jr. worked offshore on oil rigs and as a bartender before starting to cover games while a student at “IUSM.think he started writing mostly for beer money, but he was instantly good at it. He was a natural,” Rick said of his younger brother.

Bobby’s ﬁshing and hunting expertise — he even met wife Pam at a bait shop — paired with a classic Cleveland family sense of humor made him a favorite among Clarion Ledger readers over the years. The award-winning writer later worked as a freelancer and then for the Ross Barnett Reservoir and Pearl River Valley Water SupplyWhenDistrict.Bobby, 67, died from injuries suffered in an auto accident April 28, a petition was started to rename the reservoir in his honor. He had long advocated for a name change, given the reservoir’s namesake former Gov. Ross Barnett’s segregationist stance. On July 21, the Reservoir Board of Directors voted to change the name of Lakeshore Park to Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore.

Robert Hayes “Ace” Cleveland, a World War II veteran and Hattiesburg native, was inducted posthumously into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame for sports writing in 1998. He started his career as sports editor of the Hattiesburg American. (He told the editor, who was covering one of his games, that he could write better than the sports editor. It was vintage Ace, and it wasn’t long before he was offered the job.)

Later Ace did a stint at the Jackson Daily News before joining what is now The University of Southern Mississippi, where he was sports information director for 31 years. The press box at M.M. Roberts Stadium is named in his honor. He and wife Carrie had two sons, Rick and Robert Hayes “Bobby” Jr. Rick Cleveland was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame for sports writing in 2017. He was the sports editor of the Hattiesburg American then spent nearly 33 years at The Clarion Ledger in Jackson. He spent four years at the helm of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum before joining the online news outlet Mississippi Today in 2016. He has written four books and covered 25 Super Bowls, several Masters tournaments, the 1996 Olympic games, a couple of U.S. Opens, more bowl games than he can count, and the Mississippi State and Ole Miss College World Series championships.Hisfavoriteevent, though, remains the State 1A football championship.

“It’s actually the ﬁrst time we’ve ever worked together, which is cool,” Tyler said. They both bring a lot to the table. “I’ve done some radio work and know what will play on the air and what won’t, and he’s the encyclopedia of Mississippi sports knowledge,” Tyler said. But if Tyler had listened to his dad, they wouldn’t be doing the podcast.“Itried like hell to talk him out of it (journalism), because I could see what was happening to newspapers,” Rick said. “I had no more luck than my daddy did with Bobby and me.”

I’ve done some radio work and know what will play on the air and what won’t, and he’s the encyclopedia of Mississippiknowledge.sports

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“Those games are often magical.” He’s always wanted to cover the Kentucky Derby. Never has. He and wife Liz, who live in Jackson, have two children, Tyler, 36, and Annie, 33, a second-year law student at Tulane University. One more thing of note. Rick didn’t always take his daddy’s advice. If he had, he never would have become a sports writer. Low pay. Grueling hours. Nights and weekends away from family. “Dad tried to talk me out of it.”

Tyler Cleveland, senior reporter and editor of the online site Scorebook Live, writes, edits and plans coverage that includes every high school in the state. He has worked for several papers, including the Hattiesburg American and The Clarion Ledger. Like the Clevelands before him, he earned his degree at USM. A little over a year ago, he teamed up with his dad for a weekly podcast, “Crooked Letter Sports.”

Both Archie Manning, who knows a thing or two about sons following in their father’s footsteps, and Tim Floyd, who coached several high-proﬁle college basketball teams and followed Phil Jackson as the coach of the Chicago Bulls, call the contributions of the Clevelands immeasurable. They have championed Mississippi sports at every level with a commitment to accuracy and fairness, a sense of compassion and an abundance of wit.

Persevering through the changing landscape of journalism

Floyd said, has never been in the playbook for any of the Clevelands, calling it “a beautiful part of the legacy of theInfamily.”fact,he said, he often sees Rick’s mother in his writing. There’s a reason for that. It’s his mother he often has in mind when he writes, Rick said. “She was a huge sports fan, but she didn’t give a rat’s ass about the x’s and o’s. She was into it because of the people and the pageantry and the passion inherent in sports.”

“High school sports is quite literally everything for so many Mississippians. He’s one of the few telling those important stories,” Ganucheau said. “It’s right up Cleveland alley.”

Archie Manning, Tim Floyd on the Clevelands

“My ﬁrst year, coming out of Ole Miss,” Manning said, brought a lot of attention from the media and fans as he entered training camp with the New Orleans Saints in Hattiesburg. “Ace took good care of Overme.” the years, Manning developed a deep respect for Rick, who wrote stories not only about him, but sons Peyton and Eli. “I cherish his friendship,” he said, describing Rick as a remarkable historian of Mississippi sports. Floyd said Ace and wife Carrie were like “second parents to me growing up.” He and Rick have remained fast friends for more than 60 years. They met when Floyd’s dad Lee was basketball coach at WhileUSM.

Ace was the sports information director at USM when Manning ﬁrst met him. He was a real “character,” Manning said, “a lot of fun.” But it was his personal treatment of athletes that stays with him.

Adam Ganucheau, editor-in-chief of Mississippi Today, said Rick’s writing inspired him to become a journalist. Now, the 30-year-old is Rick’s boss — and still learning from him. He also has high praise for Tyler.

From typewriters to laptops, print to digital, and a massive number of layoffs along the way, the Clevelands have persevered through incredible change in journalism.Butthat shouldn’t come as a surprise. When you’re part of a dynasty, it’s what you do. journalism.

Ace was the writer, Floyd said Carrie’s inﬂuence shouldn’t be underestimated. She was sensitive, he said, to how words affected people’s “Assassination,”lives.

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Katherine Loving writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. by Katherine Loving

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, electric vehicle (EV) sales doubled from 2020 to 2021, reaching a record high of 608,000 sales. Sales of internal combustion engine vehicles grew by only 3% the sameTheyear.number of EVs on the road will continue to grow over the next ﬁve to 10 years, and many brands have pledged to convert to manufacturing only EVs within the next three to 12 years. Part of this sales growth stems from more choices in the EV market. Today, more than 80 base models of sedans, SUVs and minivans are available. The number of automakers that are exclusively manufacturing plug-in vehicles is also increasing, from recognizable brands like Tesla to growing brands like Rivian, Polestar, Karma and Lucid. Ford introduced its now sold-out F-150 Lightning in April and is already taking orders for 2023. While the EV market is growing, it has some challenges to overcome before broader adoption takes place. The upfront cost of an EV is more expensive than a comparable gas-powered vehicle, and many EVs are limited to a driving range of 250 miles on average — though there are exceptions. Some automakers offer EV models with ranges over 300 miles and a handful are approaching 400. Ford, Hyundai, Kia, and Nissan offer EV models that are priced around $30,000, and available federal tax credits can bring the initial costs down considerably. EV range numbers are approaching those of a tank of gas, but EVs require more time to charge compared to a gas-powered vehicle’s quick ﬁll-up. Even at the fastest charging level, it takes approximately 20 minutes to charge 80% capacity. This makes EVs suitable for daily driving needs like commuting or running errands but less suitable for longer road trips.

Electric vehicle sales continue to climb. Ford introduced its now sold-out F-150 Lightning in April and is already taking orders for 2023. Photo Credit: Ford Ford, Hyundai, Kia and Nissan offer EV models that are priced around $30,000, and available federal tax credits can bring the initial costs down considerably. Photo Credit: Nissan

Access to publicly available charging stations is not as plentiful or as geographically accessible as gas stations, which makes using an EV for an extended road trip less straightforward. However, The Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy have teamed up to offer grants to help states and local partners, including electric cooperatives, to develop a national charging network with EV chargers located every 50 miles on interstates. The goal is to place EV chargers where they make the most sense in terms of business or recreational activities. National parks, convenience stores and local businesses could be popular stops for EV charging.

Compared to a standard wall outlet, charging times can be shortened by using a Level 2 charger. Level 1 chargers are the standard charger that come with an EV and provide about 40 miles of range after eight hours of charging. Level 2 chargers provide about 25 miles per charging hour. They consume a lot of power over a short amount of time and require local electric infrastructure to support the increased energy load. If you’re considering a Level 2 charger, make sure your home’s electrical system is in good shape and give your electric co-op a heads up.

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Chicken Divan

1 cup half and half 1⁄3 cup sherry

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese plus 2 tablespoons for topping

1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup

1 cup crushed Ritz cracker crumbs

with Martha Hall Foose Chicken Divan, an old school staple of the potluck, might seem to be not much in fashion these days. But I can assure you it will be a hit at a luncheon or dinner. The sherry gives it a sophisticated pop of ﬂavor and a rotisserie chicken makes a short prep time. This casserole freezes wonderfully either baked or not baked and can go straight from the freezer to the oven. Just increase the baking time by 20 minutes.

Butter a 2-quart baking dish and heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine the chicken, soups, broccoli, onions, half and half, sherry, rice, and 2 cups of cheese. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. In a small bowl mix the crumbs and butter. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the top of the casserole then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Bake 45 minutes or until bubbly. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6

1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli ﬂorets

1 cup cooked rice

2 tablespoons melted butter

¼ cup ﬁnely cut green onions

Tiny pinch of salt SPREAD

¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

The reason for the organic powdered sugar is because it usually contains tapioca starch instead of the corn starch most conventional powdered sugars use to keep the sugar from clumping. You can get up super early and make these knowing full well they are going to need to rise for at least an hour and a half, or shape them the night before. Then just pop them in the fridge and set them to rise while the coffee is brewing.

½ cup dark brown sugar

These super cinnamon-spiced, gooey (in the best sense of the word), icing-drenched rolls may be thought of as a breakfast treat. Really though, these are good 24/7.

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1 teaspoon granulated sugar

3 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose ﬂour

1 packet rapid-rise yeast

1 teaspoon vanilla

1⁄3 cup very softened butter

Cover with a damp dishtowel and set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled in size. Takes about an hour. Roll dough into a 12 x 22-inch rectangle. Spread all the way to the edges. Using a serrated knife, cut into 9 rounds. Place the rolls in the prepared pan and cover loosely with wrap. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Allow rolls to rise until just about doubled in size. Pour remaining evaporated milk over the rolls. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and all the milk has been absorbed.

¼ cup warm water

2⁄3 cup very softened butter

Lazy cinnamon rolls

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

A couple of pantry items that can be kept on hand are key elements. The ﬁrst is evaporated milk, and the second is organic powdered sugar. The reason for evaporated milk is — well, it’s just so easy to have around. Soaking the rolls prior to baking insures a tremendous amount of gooeyness.

INGREDIENTS

Dashes of ground ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom, if desired Yields 9 large rolls

In a 2-cup measuring cup combine the water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface and let hydrate for 5 minutes. Whisk together and set aside until foamy about 8 to 10 more minutes. Butter an 8-inch baking dish and set aside. Whisk in the egg, 1⁄3 cup evaporated milk, vanilla, and 2⁄3 cup softened butter. In a large bowl, sift in 3 ½ cups ﬂour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Add the yeast mixture to the ﬂour and stir until well combined. The dough will be lumpy but that’ll be alright. Let sit for 5 minutes. Knead the dough a few minutes until it is smooth.

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One of the things that makes these so fantastic is that this dough is very forgiving. Some recipes do require precise measurements when baking. This one is a throw it together and know it’s going to be delicious kind of deal.

Martha Hall Foose, the author of “Screen Doors & Sweet Tea: Recipes and Tales of a Southern Cook,” won the James Beard Award for American Cooking. Her latest collaboration is “A Good Meal is Hard to Find: Storied Recipes from the Deep South” with Amy C. Evans. Martha makes her home in the Mississippi Delta with her husband and son. She is a member of Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association. by Martha Hall Foose

½ cups powdered sugar

1 large egg 1⁄3 cup evaporated milk (reserve remaining for soaking and icing)

¼ cup evaporated milk

Place on a rack to cool 10 minutes. Spoon icing over the warm rolls.

Splash of vanilla extract

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Byrd’s Chapel Annual Fall Festival. Oct. 29. Carriere. Crafts, food, and auction. 26 Byrd’s Chapel Road. Details: Pam Farr at 601-799-6606 or Mae Smith at 607-875-9008. Holy Land Trip. Nov. 25 to Dec. 4. Ronnie and Beverly Cottingham are hosting a trip to the Holy Land. This will be their 20th time to host trips to “the land of the Bible.” If you’ve ever dreamed of literally walking where our Lord walked, this trip is for you.

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3rd Annual Faery Court Masquerade Ball. Sept. 24. Biloxi. Court of the Dark Fae Wildlife Fundraiser. Costume or formal attire required. Immersive event based on Venetian tradition, fantasy stories, Celtic faery and goblin lore, and stories of fantasy and wonder. Between the sea and the land, under the ancient live oak trees, between the worlds, the veil is open for one night. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Beauvoir, the Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library, 2244 Beach Blvd. Limited VIP tickets $70 or table of 8, $500.General admission pre-sales tickets $45. General admission at the door tickets $55. Details: Faery-ball.com or call 228-280-3461.

Clarke Fest. Sept. 24. Quitman. Clarke County Chamber of Commerce’s annual fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Archusa Water Park. The event will feature the Paul Brown Memorial Car Show, a bass tournament, arts and crafts vendors, non-proﬁt booths, food vendors, kids area, and entertainment all day. Admission is $1 at the gate. Details: 601-776-5701.

Turkey shoots. Sept. 24, Nov. 12, and Dec. 17. Jackson County. Shoots begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. Daisy Masonic Lodge No. 421, 25700 School House Road. Vestry. Drive 14 miles north of Vancleave off Hwy 57. Details: 228-383-2669. Bluegrass in the Park. Oct. 22. Quitman. Sponsored by Friends of Clarkco State Park. Entertainment will include Bound & Determined of Northport, Alabama, Answered Prayer Gospel Band of Brandon, and Tyler Carroll and Pineridge of Quitman. Bring your lawn chairs. Concessions for sale by Friends of Clarkco State Park. Entry fee is $2 per person. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clarkco State Park, 386 Clarkco Road. Details: 601-776-6651.

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The Gulf Coast Military Collectors & Antique Arms Show. Oct. 28 and 29. Biloxi. Historical artifacts from all periods and wars — Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam bought, sold, traded, and exhibited. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 28. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 29. Joppa Shriners’ Center, 13280 Shriner’s Blvd. Take I-10 exit 41 (Wool Market/Shriner’s Blvd.) between Biloxi and Gulfport. Go north to the 4-way stop, then continue north 1/4 mile to the Joppa Shriner’s Center on the right. Admission is $7. Details: 228-224-1120.

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The World of Marty Stuart. Now through the end of the year. Jackson. The exhibit will debut at the Two Mississippi Museums downtown. “The World of Marty Stuart” explores Stuart’s life and his legacy of collecting country music’s stories. The exhibit includes hundreds of items never shown before in Mississippi, including Marty’s ﬁrst guitar, original handwritten Hank Williams manuscripts, guitars from Merle Haggard and Pops Staples, costumes from Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton, personal items from Johnny Cash, including his ﬁrst black performance suit, and much more. 222 North St. No. 1206. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details: 601-576-6934. Mossy Oak Show & Shine Cruise. Sep. 3. West Point. Mossy Oak Mall. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $20 entry fee. Cash prizes. Fundraiser for St Jude Hospital. Presented by Southern Cruisers Car Club of Mississippi. Details: 662-574-2678. Waynesboro Farmers Market. Sep. 3 and Oct. 1. Waynesboro. A free event for vendors and patrons. Livestock, produce, canned goods, baked goods, and crafts. 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. 3849 Hwy 63. Details: 601-410-1001.

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Walt Grayson is the host of “Mississippi Roads” on Mississippi Public Broadcasting television and the author of two “Looking Around Mississippi” books and “Oh! That Reminds Me: More Mississippi Homegrown Stories.” Walt is also a reporter and 4 p.m. news anchor at WJTV in Jackson. He lives in Brandon and is a Central Electric member. Contact him at walt@waltgrayson.com. by Walt Grayson

Labor Day is to autumn what Memorial Day is to summer — the marker for the unofﬁcial beginning of the new season. The actual changing of the seasons are offset a few weeks determined by the position of the sun in relation to the equator. Autumn begins when the sun passes over the equator heading south in late September, and winter starts as soon as the sun gets as far south as it is going and heads back north in late December. Then spring begins when the sun passes over the equator again on its return trip back north in late March. Summer starts when the sun makes it as far north as it going to go and starts back south in late June. Celestially, the sun dictates the seasons. However, in practical terms, the way we live our lives isn’t tied to the earth and the sun so much as it is governed by things such as the school year starting and ending. Holidays like Christmas, Memorial Day, and Labor Day make good way markers, too. Besides, back to school has more of a tangible effect on our lives than the sun crossing some invisible line. Settling into the routine of the kids off to class is a distinct way-of-life change from the unstructured days of summer.

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Another of my signs of fall came early this year. I watch for the hummingbirds to swarm our feeders every September. That’s when they start coming through Mississippi migrating back to Mexico and Central America from summering in places as far north as Canada. But I have already been seeing more than normal numbers at our house beginning back in late July and early August. Maybe it’s been so hot they decided not to make the whole trip this year and found some shade and stayed. Then again, maybe I’ve seen more because I’ve been keeping my hummingbird feeders ﬁlled better thisBackyear.when we were kids, we rarely saw hummingbirds. Maybe we were too busy. But it was an event worthy of telling the rest of the gang when one whizzed past. Of course, by the time I could tell them, the hummer would have ﬂitted on and none of the other kids saw it. But with feeders at the end of our porch just outside the kitchen window, we have hummingbirds so often that I rarely bother to announce seeing one anymore. Although occasionally I do. By the way, the hummingbirds come back through Mississippi in great numbers in March heading north. Just like the sun, both sun and birds head south in the fall and north in spring. Another practical marker of the ongoing seasons.

Years ago, back when school didn’t start until after Labor Day weekend, it really made September seem more like fall than summer. But with school starting in early August nowadays, it muddles up my September “clean break” theory. It’s a blend more than a bang.

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