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Coupon must be present. Coupon good at all 3 Jackson Metro locations Expires Metro Jackson Chapter of Alcorn State University Alumni will honor Rep. Alyce Clarke, Mary Demby, Dr. oe Haynes, Coach Orsmond Jordan, Ella Robinson and at Thomas at their Purple and Gold Ball 7 p.m. April 11 at the Hilton Jackson, 1002 Countyline Road.

Entertain- ent will be provided by Jessie Primer, III. Tickets of 10: $500. Individual tickets are available at Ticketmaster. To purchase a table, email metrojack- by March 23. Proceeds from this event will be used to support Metro Jackson's scholarship fund.

Alcorn Metro Jackson Chapter to give honors Special to Rankin Ledger The 40th Gospel Singing Jubilee featuring Chris reeman and the Freemen, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Magee High School Auditorium, 501Choctaw Magee, (601) 906-0677. Singing Jubilee set for Saturday Special to Rankin Ledger PIRATES DANCE TEAM The Pearl High School "Pirates' Crew" Dance Team competed in the Deep South Cheer and Dance State Fair Championship. The dance team placed first in the three categories of pom, kick and jazz. The team also took home the Grand Champions a ward for having the highest score of all high school dance teams.

Pictured are, front, from left, Hope Lundstrom and Haley Shedd; second row, Lexi Lundstrom, Ajia Davis, Madison Roberts, Erica Dixon and Alexis Langford; third row, Brooke Shelton, Jada Alexander, Dakota Foster, Kaehlyn Saxton and Sarah Smith. PREP FOOTBALL TEAM HONORED The Jackson Preparatory School Patriots football team and head coach Ricky Black were honored by the state Senate and Sen. Josh Harkins, front, left, with presentation of Senate Concurrent Resolution 528, commending their 21st MAIS AAA Division 1title with a Nov. 21, 2014, victory over Madison-Ridgeland Academy. The team dedicated the emotional victory to Jackson Prep lineman Walker Wilbanks, 17, who died from hyponatremia during the season opener.

From left are Harkins, Jason Walton, Coach Ricky Black, Rusty Burk, David Wilbanks and Sheila Wilbanks, the parents of Walker Wilbanks; second row, Nick Brewer, Will Crosby, Jacob Land and A.J Antonescu; third row, Trace Lovertich, Copper Henry, Brock Newman, Rivers McGraw and Gene Wood. The kitchen pantry is a prime target for pests looking for an easy meal, but a little spring-clean- i ng can stop them in their racks. a good idea for ooks to empty the pantry at least once a year and check items that have gotten pushed to the back of the said Natasha Haynes, Mississippi State University Extension Service agent and host of Food out any expired food or food that has been open for several Haynes recommended storing any opened food i tems in airtight glass or plastic containers. and cornmeal can be stored in the freezer or refrigerator until ready for she said. and crackers should also be sealed once Zip-top bags are usually sufficient to keep pests at bay.

Any damaged container or bag should be replaced immediately, and spills in the pantry should cleaned up promptly. Manufacturers have increased their use of insect-proof packaging, but ests can be present in tored food products be- ore they are packaged, said Blake Layton, MSU xtension entomologist. pests also exist in the natural Layton said. eptible foods that sit open for long periods of ime can invite pests that feed on other items around the house. Drugstore beetles are one ex- a mple.

They can occur in awide range of food prod- cts, including dry dog food, tea, flour, tobacco, birdseed, dried herbs, spices and other dried lant ther household items hat could attract similar pests include cereal- based bath flakes, old rat bait and upholstery on antique furniture. Infesta- ions of red or confused lour beetles, usually alled weevils, are especially common in cereal and flour products. lot of times we see i nfestations after people uy bulk quantities of peanuts to eat or corn for milling and set it in the closet and forget about Layton said. products need to be used relatively soon after purchase. Low levels of pests a re likely already present i the products and the onger they are stored, the reater the potential for serious The Indian meal moth is another common pest in stored food.

This insect is less than one-half inch long with copper-colored wings. If these moths are observed flying around the house, check cereal boxes, cake mixes, bags of bird seed and similar dry food products, Layton said. A lthough the kitchen is the source of many infestations, homeowners should systematically check the entire house, Haynes said. Forgotten candy bars, nuts or cookies left in last coat pockets can support pests. Beanbags or toys stuffed with actual beans or grains also could be a source.

Affected items should be discarded in a tightly ealed bag and placed in an exterior trash bin, Haynes said. items of high value a re affected, place them i a deep freezer at zero egrees for at least four she said. hat can withstand heat may be placed in the oven at 130 degrees for at least 30 nce the infested items are thrown out or reated, the area should be emptied and thoroughly vacuumed and cleaned with hot, soapy water. Pay pecial attention to the undersides of shelves and a ny crevices where shelves meet the wall or cabinet. The contents of the vacuum should be mptied and discarded utside.

Generally, finding and discarding all infested items, combined with agood cleaning will take care of the aynes said. if cli- nts prefer, they can app ly an insecticide labeled for indoor use. Be sure to apply it to the cracks and crevices and let the area ry completely before rep lacing food Spring-cleaning an keep stored food pests at bay By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Ag Communications PASTOR DELIVERS OPENING PRAYER Dr. Kevin Jones, pastor at First aptist Church ichland, led Mississippi ouse members in a word of rayer to open the session. From eft are Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, ones and Rep.

Tom Weathersby (R-Florence)..