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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.
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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.
by CallahanMichael Executive Vice President/CEO Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi
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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
Fall okra
Root vegetables such as carrots are good choices for fall gardens.
The secret to successfully growing fall vegetables, like many things, is all about timing.
Time to start planting
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Kale is a quick-maturing vegetable that is a must-have for fall vegetable gardens.
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.
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A September symphony
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.
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.
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.
Kevin Tate waits for doves in the sunflowers.
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
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“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.
Brussel’s Bonsai co-owners McNeal McDonnell (left) and Brussel Martin
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Martin and business partner McNeal McDonnell operate the largest bonsai nursery in the United States.
For more information, visit brusselsbonsai.com or call 1-800-582-2593.
“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.”
“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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
by Steven Ward If you hear the terms “bonsai” or “bonsai tree,” thoughts of Mr. Miyagi from “The Karate Kid” might spring to mind.
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.
A typical shipping Monday is anywhere from 2,000 to 3,000Brussel’sorders.has bonsai from two years to 200 years old.
“One of the cool things about bonsai is being able to hold a mature old tree in your hands.”
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Fall Turkey
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.
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.
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SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
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.
Mississippi’s 2022-2023
* 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.
HUNTING
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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.
SEASONS
North Central Zone: Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tippah, and Union counties.
Southwest Zone: Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Warren, Wilkinson, and Yazoo counties.
The merganser daily bag limit is a total of 5 mergansers, only 2 of which may be hooded mergansers.
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.
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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.
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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For a complete list of hunting seasons, bag limits, and other legal restrictions, go to www.mdwfp.com.
***(Dove South Zone) Areas
North Central Zone: Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tippah, and Union counties.
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DELTA, NORTHEAST, NORTH CENTRAL, EAST CENTRAL, AND SOUTHWEST UNITS METHOD SEASON DATES
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.
Southwest Zone: Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Warren, Wilkinson, and Yazoo counties.
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.
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.
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Southwest Zone: Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Warren, Wilkinson, and Yazoo counties.
*Due to body size differences in the Delta Unit, ear tip to ear tip measurements are slightly larger compared to the other units.
Dec. 2 - 15 Either-Sex on private and open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.
SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
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.
Feb. 1 - 15 Legal Bucks only on private and open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.
WHITE-TAILED DEER
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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 Sept. 16 - 18 Legal Bucks Only. Special permit, mandatory reporting, and CWD sampling required.
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SEASON DATES
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.
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.
DEER ZONES
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.
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
North Central Zone: Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tippah, and Union counties.
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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) antler- less 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.
Fall Turkey
Oct. 1 Nov. 18 Either Sex on private land, open public land, and Holly Springs NF
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.
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 BAG LIMIT
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.
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.
METHOD SEASON DATES
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.
BAG LIMIT
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 fed- eral 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.
Spring Turkey
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.
SOUTHEAST UNIT
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.
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
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She said she hopes to travel and explore small towns in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. She said, “I was the last one in my friend group to retire. I’m planning to do some traveling with the other couples and not have to worry about hurrying back.”
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Sandra Fair said her twin daughters have always decorated, and they have always liked for things to be neat and orderly. “When they were growing up, they always had their clothes washed and ironed, and they have always been very tidy. Even as children, nothing was out of place.”
Lori enjoys sewing and is currently making pillows from tea towels found at a local store. Her home contains many of the treasures they’ve put together over the last few years. She takes pride in keeping her yard pristine and working among the many plants, flowers, and water features.
The three love to explore antique shops and search for their next projects or objects to incorporate into a current crafting idea. Sandra said she, Lori, and Cori have always been close. “I used to have to be their mama, but it’s really even more fun being their friend. We’re each other’s best friends.”
She said the girls, now adults, each have their own strengths and preferences when it comes to creating. “Cori puts colors together and can see what goes well together. Sometimes we doubt her, but when a project is finished, it all comes together and looks great.”
All three love vivid colors, and confessed they “watch a lot of HGTV.” Cori added they like to give a room a “homey feel and make it welcoming.”Nowthatshe’s retired, Sandra said it’s wonderful to be at home. “That’s my biggest joy — to enjoy what Landis and I have worked for all these years. My parents worked hard to leave this for us.”
enjoy simple pleasures of crafting
Sandra said Cori also enjoys painting and has been since around 2010. As far as crafting, Sandra laughed and said, “Cori finds the ideas and puts Lori to work on creating it.”
PEPA RETIREE AND DAUGHTERS
A wreath crafted from an inexpensive “rag rug” hangs on the door in Lori Rape’s home. Stars made from inexpensive forms and yarn adorn a small Christmas tree.
(Clockwise) Cori Fair, Lori Fair Rape, and Sandra Fair
As PEPA cashier Sandra Fair retires from her position at the utility, she plans to enjoy more time at home. That includes more time for crafting. It’s a hobby Fair said helped her pass the time during the pandemic. “My daughters Lori Rape and Cori Fair and I found lots of ideas online. We were bored when the lockdowns were going on from COVID-19, and we just started repurposing simple things.”
Fair said some of the more common items the trio uses in their creative works include paper sacks, coffee filters, wreath forms and other forms from a local dollar store, napkins and jute cord. From brightly-colored flowers to Christmas tree ornaments to garlands and “rug wreaths,” they’ve incorporated their unique creations in their homes andThey’vegardens.found and re-purposed old pallets that were in the dirt outside a garden store, made vintage-style lamps from small waste baskets and turned old barnwood from their home place into lace-filled rustic frames.
Both Lori and Cori graduated from nursing school. They took and passed their state board together to become registered nurses. Cori said if she wasn’t taking care of patients and working at a local clinic, she would love to be an interior designer and have her own business. Her mom vouched for her abilities and said, “Cori could turn a regular home into a showplace.”
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1 cup shredded cheddar Mix chicken breast with cream cheese. Add ranch dressing, shredded cheese, and wing sauce. Top off with more shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
Bake crescent rolls flat on a cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool completely. Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix. Spread on cooled dough. Top with finely chopped vegetables, such as tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, and cheese.
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2 ½ cups self-rising flour 3 eggs 1 cup oil Mix together light brown sugar, flour, and baking powder till most of the lumps are gone. Add eggs, vanilla, and oil and mix together. Then stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips. Pour into 9” x 13” pan and cook at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
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Over-the-counter medications and supplements seem safer than prescription drugs, but a dramatic rise in pediatric melatonin overdoses serves as a warning that these items can be dangerous and must be stored safely.
While this study focused on melatonin, other studies generated data pointing to an increase in overdoses from various sources, including other supplements, medications, and controlled substances, said Lori Staton, a human development and family science specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service.
“We recommend for the safety of those taking medicines and others who may be in the home, such as young children, guests or pets, people should keep their medicines in their original containers and up, out of sight and out of reach.
“Of course, you need to get the prescription drugs stored out of reach, but other items you have, like supplements and vitamins, matter just as much,” Buys said. by Susan Collins-Smith
medications properly to avoid Accidental Ingestion
“Overdoses in children have been on the rise,” said Staton, who is also an associate professor in the MSU School of Human Sciences. “People can easily get supplements over the counter, and many come in gummy form. To a child, that looks and tastes like candy.”
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found a 530% increase in melatonin overdose in children from 2012 to 2020. Most of these ingestions were unintentional and occurred among children 5 and younger in their homes.
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Proper storage is important to help avoid accidental ingestion, said David Buys, Extension health specialist.
Some supplements are tested by U.S. Pharmacopeia, an independent, nonprofit scientific organization that establishes minimum quality standards for medications, supplements, and food. Pharmacopeia’s seal appears on supplements it has tested and verified.
“This is essential because some supplements, including vitamins, can interfere with medications,” he said.
While people may be tempted to use an over-the-counter sleep aid, such as melatonin, Staton said it is best to avoid these substances. Instead, she recommends concentrating on good sleep hygiene.
Staton points out that many consumers do not realize that the Food and Drug Administration has limited oversight of supplements. It is the manufacturer’s responsibility to ensure the safety and legality of their products. The FDA cannot approve a supplement or its labeling; its authority is limited to removing mislabeled or contaminated supplements from the “Supplementsmarket.arenot regulated by the FDA like medications,” Staton said. “The amount of ingredients could vary across manufacturers. For many supplements on the market, you don’t have a good way to know whether it contains the actual drug listed on the label, how much of the actual drug it contains, if the active ingredient can be absorbed by the body, and whether there are any impurities, such as heavy metals.”
“Getting enough quality sleep on a regular basis is important for our physical, cognitive, social and behavioral health,” she said. “Start with creating a bedtime routine and keeping a regular sleep/ wake schedule, even on the weekends.”
A healthy bedtime routine includes a consistent, repetitive set of activities done every day a half-hour to an hour before bedtime. Activities shown to benefit sleep for children include reading, taking a warm bath, having a nutritious snack, and talking about their day. For adults, beneficial activities include journaling, reading, yoga, meditation and listening to music.
It also helps to follow sleep hygiene rules, such as keeping the bedroom dark, cool and quiet.
Buys said keeping these items in a medicine cabinet or another out-of-reach area can work in some households. People with young children may need to consider using child safety locks on cabinets. For those with older children or guests coming into the home, it may be a good idea to use a lock or lock box.
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If people do choose to use these products, Buys urges them to always consult a health care professional before beginning a supplement, regardless of brand or type.
Overdoses in children have been on the rise. People can easily get supplements over the counter, and many come in gummy form. To a child, that looks and tastes like candy.
Here are a few food safety tips to keep in mind before, during, and after a power outage.
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.
Extended power outages are rare, but when they occur, it’s important to understand food safety measures to take to avoid illness.
Before an outage
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.
During an outage
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.
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Keep food safe
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.
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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.
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:
After an outage
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.
• 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
Keep food safe when the power goes out
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FOR THREE GENERATIONS HAS BEEN TELLING SPORTS STORIES MISSISSIPPI’S
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.
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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
Three generations of writers
“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.
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.
His daddy had driven him from Hattiesburg to his fi rst assignment, a football game in Lucedale, and he had a deadline to Aboutmake.
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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.”
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 “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.)
“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.”
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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.
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.”
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.
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.
“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.
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
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.
“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.”
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.”
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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.
Archie Manning, Tim Floyd on the Clevelands
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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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
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese plus 2 tablespoons for topping
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
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¼ cup finely cut green onions
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets
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.
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
1 cup half and half 1⁄3 cup sherry
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1 cup cooked rice
1 cup crushed Ritz cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
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½ cups powdered sugar
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½ cup dark brown sugar
1⁄3 cup very softened butter
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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.
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.
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.
Lazy cinnamon rolls
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¼ cup warm water
¼ cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Splash of vanilla extract
Dashes of ground ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom, if desired Yields 9 large rolls
1 large egg 1⁄3 cup evaporated milk (reserve remaining for soaking and icing)
¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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.
3 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Place on a rack to cool 10 minutes. Spoon icing over the warm rolls.
1 packet rapid-rise yeast
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.
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.
INGREDIENTS
2⁄3 cup very softened butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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