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Book Mart Cafe makes memories bright this holiday season

Customers were able to bring their kids into the store to take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. Owner and director of KMG creations Kayla Gilmore says this was a great way to bring people together.
Khamari Haymer,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Christmas is a time of happiness and holiday cheer. That is why Owner and director of KMG creations Kayla Gilmore put together a meet and greet with Santa for the community. She says this was a great way to bring people together. “Today was an opportunity for KMG creations to exhibit giving back to the community, but…

Mental Health Struggles And Support During The Holiday Season
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Mental health struggles and support during the holiday season

The holiday season is generally a time of joy and togetherness, but for some, this is not the case.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The holiday season is generally a time of joy and togetherness, but for some, this is not the case. Many struggle during the holiday season for a variety of reasons. Kim Criswell of Baptist Behavioral Health said there are ways to brighten someone’s spirits. “The holidays can be difficult for many people but there are ways to…

Mississippi Agriculture’s Post Its Second Highest Result On Record
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Mississippi agriculture’s post its second-highest result on record

Mississippi soybean growers harvested 2.15 million acres of soybeans this year despite almost the entire state being in various levels of drought.
Grace Brister,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Mississippi agriculture’s production value fell 10.3% in 2023 but still posted its second-highest result on record at $8.8 billion. The state’s forestry industry took its usual place as its third most valuable agricultural product at $1.5 billion. Soybeans were the most produced of many Mississippi-grown row crops, holding steady in second place. At $1.6 billion, its production…