Could Elon Musk’s satellite-based Starlink impact Mississippi’s rural broadband rollout?

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Could Elon Musk’s satellite-based Starlink impact Mississippi’s rural broadband rollout?

On paper, Elon Musk’s Starlink venture, an offshoot of SpaceX, appears to have the advantage over other internet providers. The company can launch their own satellites, it has billions of dollars to invest in new technologies, and their product is winning hearts and minds around the world. Add in the recent announcement by the FCC awarding $9.2 billion in funding to help companies p...

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Vultures are considered nature’s clean-up crew.

Vultures: the perfect scavengers
By Peggy Williams - Columnist, 81 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 09:30 AM
Today after water aerobics I was floating on my back and I looked up at the blue sky. As I watched, I began to see two large birds circling above. They were high up and I began my usual “Birdie” routine to try and identify them. Suddenly I realized that they were vultures and as I watched them, they were watching ME!
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Former Head Comedy Writer at Saturday Night Live returns to the scene of the crime
By Special to the Record, 117 Reads
Mon, 07/26/2021 - 03:44 PM
OXFORD, MS. David Sheffield, who went on to write for Saturday Night Live and various Eddie Murphy movies has taken to the stage with his comedy The Heartbreak Henry, based on his experiences as manager of a cheap Oxford hotel in 1967.
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34th Annual MS Wildlife Extravaganza this weekend
By Staff Reports, 115 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 08:14 AM
The Mississippi Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce that Mississippi’s oldest and most recognized Outdoor Show is back – with a new look at a NEW location.

Refuge Resort and Conference Center

2200 Refuge Blvd, Flowood, MS 39232
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr opens July 30 at Panola Playhouse.

Panola Playhouse to hold new feature
By Staff Report, 117 Reads
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 06:00 PM
Panola Playhouse will feature Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. July 30-August 8, 2021.

Tickets are on sale at www.panolaplayhouse.com/tickets
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Mississipi chef to compete for title 'King of American Seafood'
By Special to the Record, 126 Reads
Mon, 07/26/2021 - 05:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board are excited to welcome Mississippi Chef Austin Sumrall of White Pillars Restaurant in Biloxi to face-off against 12 other chefs from around the country to the nation’s ultimate seafood cooking competition.
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Riley Self lines up tp throw for MSU

Self-made
By Brian Lentz - Sports Reporter, 137 Reads
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 08:00 PM
Riley Self’s lasting impact on MHS and MSU
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Braylon Skinner at bat for MSU

“JUCO Bandits” play major role in CWS
By Brian Lentz - Sports Reporter, 102 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 12:45 PM
Even before the final out was recorded in Mississippi State’s deciding College World
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Learn to rebuke life’s storms
By Dawn Hayes , 91 Reads
Sun, 07/25/2021 - 08:00 AM
Everyone knows that something serious is happening when they hear the words, “The National weather service has issued a tornado warning for the following counties…”
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7 Reasons Why Getting Help For Your Fears And Anxieties Is Important
By Stan Popovich - Guest Contributor, 102 Reads
Tue, 07/27/2021 - 07:59 AM
OPINION- Getting professional help for dealing with your persistent fears and anxieties is the single most important step in your recovery. Many people are reluctant to get the assistance they need for various reasons. Making excuses for not getting treatment for your fear related issues will not help the situation.
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Love is simply not boastful
By Nettie Pennington, 118 Reads
Sun, 07/25/2021 - 08:30 AM
"Love is not boastful" (1 Corinthians 13:4). Literally speaking, boasting is to praise oneself extravagantly, talking about one's person and accomplishments with excessive pride. In our culture, boasting is what we call tooting your own horn, and most people know at least one person who likes to toot their own horn.
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