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Mississippi Wraps Up National Fishing & Boating Week

As National Fishing & Boating Week concludes, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks urged residents to keep exploring the state’s waters. The department highlighted the importance of outdoor activities like fishing and boating in creating family memories and traditions.

Throughout the week, residents participated in events such as Free Fishing Days, which took place over the weekend. The department thanked everyone who took part in outdoor adventures and shared their experiences.

Officials reminded the public that Mississippi’s outdoor opportunities are available year-round. They encouraged residents to keep their fishing rods ready, boats fueled, and memories flowing in the months ahead.

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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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