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Noxubee Refuge

Well. It was time again to get together and meet our friends at the Noxubee Refuge.

The Noxubee Refuge is between Starkville , Columbus and Macon Mississippi.

I was not dissapointed with the attractions and events for our children.

The weather was perfect for this event. This is one event I try to see every year.

NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE WEEK EVENT OCT 4th

Gwen Cotton

Great Host :)

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Shane Ferrell

One of the many kids who had a wonderful time. :)

Thank you to everyone who was there to help out with this event.

It was great !!!

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A fun celebration and free to the public, this
informative event is to increase our appreciation
of wildlife habitat.  It will feature exhibits,
demonstrations, children’s activities and live
music. In and around the visitor center 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.



 
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Capital City:

Jackson

Statehood:

December 10, 1817 (20th)

Population:

2,772,000

Nickname:

Magnolia State

Motto:

Virtute et Armis (By valor and arms)

Origin of State Name:

Possible based on Chippewa Indian words "mici zibi," loosely meaning "great river" or "gathering in of all water"

Counties:

82

Largest Cities:

Jackson, Biloxi, Greenville, Hattiesburg, Gulfport

Border States:

Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee

Land Area:

47,234 sq. mi.; 32nd largest

Highest Point:

Woodall Mt., 806 ft.

Lowest Point:

Gulf of Mexico, sea level

State Bird:

Mockingbird

State Flower:

Magnolia (magnolia grandiflora)

State Tree:

Magnolia ( magnolia grandiflora)

State Song:

Go Mis-sis-sip-pi

State Web Site:

www.state.ms.us