Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer award winners from the Warren County competition are, from left, Lurline Strickland, preserves; Leslie Tedder, first place and Best of Show in knitting; Gloria Smith, hats; Julia Blake, knitting; and Louise Benton, sewing. First-place winners from across the state will compete at the Mississippi State Fair in October. About 25 people entered 35 entries in the local competition. (Suzanne Feliciano•The Vicksburg Post)