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Mississippi urges public to keep parks and waterways clean

Mississippi officials are calling on residents to help protect the state’s natural landscapes. Litter can harm wildlife, damage habitats, and diminish outdoor experiences that make Mississippi unique, according to the Office of First Lady Elee Reeves and the Mississippi Litter Prevention Task Force.

They encourage the public to join the effort by picking up trash during outdoor activities. Officials say even one piece of litter can make a difference in maintaining clean parks and waterways.

Community members are urged to participate in the ‘Pick It Up Mississippi’ initiative and help keep the state’s outdoor spaces pristine. The campaign emphasizes that small actions, like removing a single piece of litter, contribute to a larger solution.

For more information, residents are encouraged to join the movement using hashtags #PickItUpMississippi, #OnePieceAtATime, and #MDWFP.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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