November 25, 2016 - The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers to review available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage, before the crop deadline of December 1, 2016.
November 23, 2016 - The family of Mrs. Darlene "Tina" Williams Jackson would like to say "Thank you" for your many acts of kindness shown during Tina's untimely sickness and death. Your prayers, visits, phone calls, food, smiles and kind words will never be forgotten.
This is a deed that can never be repaid, but with God's guidance, we will enjoy trying.
November 23, 2016 - Christmas has been a favorite holiday of mine since I was a young boy. Of course, I was lucky to grow up in a toy factory where my father, Talley Nichols, manufactured toy cap guns.
November 23, 2016 - Approximately 1.3 billion inkjet cartridges are used around the world annually and less than 30% are recycled. 8 ink cartridges are thrown away every second in the United States. In one year, the world’s discarded cartridges would circle the earth twice if stacked end-to-end.
November 22, 2016 - With gun deer hunting season in full swing, U.S. Forest Service officials are reminding all visitors of guidelines designed to make trips to national forests safe and enjoyable.
November 22, 2016 - Tri-County Community Action, Inc. Birth to Five Project gives priority to children with disabilities. At least, 10% of enrollment is comprised of children with special needs. Tri-County Community Action, Inc. Birth to Five Project collaborates closely with the local school districts. Local school districts are mandated to provide services to children with disabilities from ages 0 to 21.
November 22, 2016 - The U.S. Forest Service has selected William “Eddie” Taylor as forest supervisor for the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. He previously served as forest supervisor for the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana.
Regional Forester Tony Tooke said, “Eddie brings almost 30 years’ experience to the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. I am pleased that he will be staying in the Southern Region and am looking forward to continuing to work with him in his new role.”
November 21, 2016 - This week millions of Americans will gather family and friends around the dinner table to give thanks. But for those preparing the meal, it can be a stressful time. Not to mention, for many it is the largest meal they have cooked all year, leaving plenty of room for mistakes that could cause foodborne illness.