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🌱 How risky are cottonmouths around JP Coleman State Park this summer?

Iuka, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Iuka! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How risky are cottonmouths around JP Coleman State Park this summer?

Also on today's calendar: READER-saurus Toddler Time and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 Areas In Mississippi With The Highest Cottonmouth Activity This Summer (takingthekids.com) — If you’re heading to JP Coleman State Park in Iuka this summer, be aware that its rocky Pickwick Lake shoreline is a hotspot for cottonmouth activity. The guide highlights several Mississippi lakes, rivers, and parks—especially around water—where these venomous snakes are most active, and offers practical tips so local anglers, campers, and paddlers can enjoy the outdoors more safely.
   

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  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Iuka. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Corinth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Iuka here.

🗞 Nearby News

Corinth

  • Brantley Gilbert Extends 2026 Real American Tour With 15 New Dates (countrychord.com)
  • Memory of Nicodemus the Righteous of Mount Athos (14 July) (orthodoxtimes.com)
  • Vote top Mississippi high school football offensive lineman for 2026 MHSAA, MAIS (clarionledger.com)

Booneville

  • Hattiesburg Summer ID: Vizual Edge Scoreboard (prepbaseballreport.com)
  • 2 of the 3 children killed in Geneva Lake boating accident identified as siblings (wtva.com)

Ok Iuka! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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