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Funds raised from upcoming bike race will help improve QC trails

UPDATE: The Friends of Off Road Cycling (FORC) announced Sunday’s races will be delayed for one hour due to current weather conditions. “This will allow extra time for course setup that can’t be done today and drying time on our end,” said FORC in a post on their Facebook page Saturday afternoon. “We are not worried about Sylvan Island trail conditions, as they do handle the rain surprisingly well and dry very quickly!

Jason Aldean's Try That in a Small Town Promotes Country Justice

Jason Aldean's new song promotes small town justice in a way classic country fans will recognize. "Try That in a Small Town" may draw comparisons to Hardy's recent hit, but his attitude is as essential to country music as the steel guitar. Search "country songs about fighting" to find "Fightin' Side of Me" by Merle Haggard and "I Could Kick Your A--" by Justin Moore as two of the most surly. Comparing this new country-rocker to either doesn't quite feel right, as the tone is much more modern — think Brantley Gilbert in his drinking days.

Jones College graduate earns a spot in the MS Rural Physicians Scholarship Program | JC News

When Jones College graduate Matt Burke’s childhood friend died at 17 from a rare form of brain cancer, he saw the reality of the health care industry, inspiring him to become a doctor. Burke, who graduated in May, can make that dream come true. Just before graduation, he learned that he had been chosen for the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.  “My aspiration is to serve as a medical professional and try my best to never let any family go through what Ian and his family went through,” said Burke.

Maple Deluxe Butcher Block Laurel Mercantile

Made in Laurel, Mississippi American hardwood Routed juice groove & handles Oil finished & food safe Pairs well With Butcher Block Care products Dimensions: Total dimensions including groove: 20" x 15"x1 .5" Serving area: 17" x 12"  Never put your butcher block in the dishwasher. The best way to care for these heirloom pieces is with simple soap and water after use. You can find full care instructions here.Each piece is made from American hardwood and will vary in grain pattern and color.

Trisha Yearwood, Friends Celebrate 25 Years at the Grand Ole Opry

Trisha Yearwood hand-selected a few friends to help celebrate her 25th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member. On March 13, 1999, Porter Wagoner inducted Yearwood into the Opry, saying she was the best female vocalist he'd ever heard. Yearwood got another surprise that night when the late Patsy Cline's husband and daughter took the stage to present her with a silver necklace from the country icon. Yearwood grew up a big fan of Cline's, and after receiving the necklace, she performed one of her songs.