An EF1 tornado touched down Wednesday night on King Road in the Strong Hope community in Copiah County.

By Gary R. Bachman

MSU Horticulturist
Coastal Research & Extension Center

Just as the changing colors in nature signal the arrival of autumn, so do the appearance of beautiful, flowering mums at our local garden centers.

Adding fall mums, which is the short name for Chrysanthemums, is a stress-free way to provide color to the fall landscape. It’s easy to see why, as these plants will produce more flowers than you could possibly count. The selection of colors seems limitless, from rustic earth tones to bright and cheery pastels.

From the American Red Cross:

Mississippi is prone to seasonal flooding and the American Red Cross urges residents to take steps now to stay safe when floods threaten.

“By preparing together for floods, we can make our families safer and our communities stronger,” said Sandra Hodge, CEO of the American Red Cross of Mississippi. “We can help you and your family create a flood preparedness plan now, as our communities are being threatened by excessive rainfall.”