Now is the time to prep your lawn and garden for warm weather

STATEPOINT – It may feel like warm weather is still a way’s off, but you should already be getting your lawn and garden spring-ready, according to experts.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 7 – 12

Altman, Hamilton, 36, viol bond/protective order.Cooper, Charles, 54, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3.Jones, Rickie, 55, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Haynes, Marque, 46, DWI.Mendes, Devan, 23, credit card or debit card abuse.Knight, Martha, 57, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.

RED OAK ARRESTS: March 6 – 13

Moten, Ta Von, 27, poss marij < 2oz.Duenas, Jesus, 26, assault causes bodily injury family member (on view arrest)Ross, Quadeldric, 32, DWI.

WILMER ARRESTS: March 6 – 12

Escamilla, Gabriel, 30, warrant arrest local, warrant arrest local, warrant arrest local, warrant arrest local.Crosby-Singletary, Jaeyah, 22, warrant arrest local, warrant arrest local, warrant arrest local, warrant arrest local.Holloway, Byron, 66, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, DWI/open container.

How to be a pet parent on a budget

STATEPOINT – Whether you are a first-time or veteran pet owner, being a pet parent can be expensive. From daily needs like food, treats and toys to medicines, the costs can add up.

CONSTITUTIONAL MINUTE #39

Part 3 It’s just an amendment.How can anything possibly go wrong?Oh, just about everything!Article III, Sec. 2, cl. 1, U.S.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: March 9, 2023

RubyLaine Walker of Ennis and Haley Conrad of Midlothian were named to the University of Mississippi’s Fall 2022 Honor Roll.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: February 27 – March 5

Cereceres, Cecilia, 22, public intoxication, assault public servant Felony 3.Tidwell, Katelyn, 22, DWI/open container.McKenzie, Jimmy, 60, public intoxication.Ramirez, Jermaih, 35, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000, DWI 3rd Felony 3.

WILMER ARRESTS: February 28 – March 5

Alcantar-Rosiles, Marco, 34, warrant arrest.Armstrong, Roxanne, 36, agg assault date/family/house member w/weapon.Pierson, Mary, 46, warrant arrest.Castro-Santoyo, Alfredo, 29, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=400g, DWI/open container.Nunez, Rodrigo, 20, agg assault w/deadly weapon.

Don’t toss that ‘junk,’ it may be valuable!

STATEPOINT – It’s time to hit the garage, basement, attic and closets for that age-old task of spring cleaning!Before hauling unwanted possessions to the curb, you may be surprised to learn they might be valuable – especially if you have sports cards and memorabilia gathering dust.