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- Raccoons like this one are the subject of folklore, like Jerry Clower’s famous story, ‘Knock Him Out, John!’ (Mississippi State University Extension Service)
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Coon hunting — and eating — is for the adventurous
By BRO. MIKE DYKES
Sat,04/13/24-8:00AM , 1,783 Reads
I woke up the other morning chuckling over remembering one of many funny tales our own Mississippi legend left us with, the late great Jerry Clower.
Fondly called the “Mouth of Mississippi,” he was a trip!
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- Customers frequent the much adored old-time mercantile of Williams Brothers General Store in Philadelphia, Miss.
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Neshoba County general store has storied history
By BRO. MIKE DYKES
Sat,04/06/24-8:00AM , 2,042 Reads
I recently spoke with the present owner of a much-loved old-time business, Sid Williams of Williams Brothers General Store.
Sid, age 67, along with his cousin Jane Crosswhite, carry on a longtime tradition of mercantile that goes all the way back to the turn of the last century.
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- At left, Benny Coon of Jayess is hard at it hauling in two crappie at a time at Ross Barnett Reservoir. Above, he shows off his limit.
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It’s the time of year to buy that new fishing pole
By BRO. MIKE DYKES
Sat,03/30/24-8:00AM , 1,254 Reads
With the warmth of spring sneaking in, so it is with the waters of our many lakes, stock ponds and streams here in Mississippi.
And with that the fish are biting.
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The day folks caught blue crabs with bath towels
By BRO. MIKE DYKES
Fri,03/22/24-5:48PM , 1,077 Reads
On a whim, I loaded up my two ladies and took off for Gulf Shores, Ala., on Friday, March 15, ahead of the usual crowds that converge on the beaches.
It had been Mikella’s spring break, and with her hints of doing so was my royal command.
(Being a dad at 73 for a 9-year-old is not an easy task, ha.)
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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