Contents
July / August 2022
IN EVERY ISSUE
26 EXTENSION SERVICE
Snakes and summertime
28 BESIDE THE UNIFORM
Kristen Leonardes
29 10 THINGS
Carra Purvis
30 FINANCE
Tips for improving your credit score
31 FITNESS
Seven common fitness mistakes to avoid
Cover photo by Terrell Clark
ON THE COVER
7 Beekeeper Mark Whiddon pulls bees from beehive box
32 MENTAL HEALTH
Matthew 5:39 and Luke 6:31 : On cyberbullying and suicide
40 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Have fun with these local events and activities
50 THE LAST WORD
In the Spirit : Cool drinks for a hot summer
EVENTS
FEATURES
16 POLLINATORS BEE CLUB
Beekeeping enthusiasts come together to share knowledge , experience
18 ENGAGING YOUNG MINDS Youth incorporating the arts into summertime hobbies
34 FASHION
Hot Girl Summer
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42 Meridian Ducks Unlimited Fifth Annual Crawfish Boil
44 Mitchell Distributing Company ’ s 75th Anniversary
46 ThirdThursday in May
48 State Games of Mississippi After Hours
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4 • MERIDIAN LIFE