April 19, 2024

Mississippi opal gains status as state symbol under new law

Mississippi has a colorful new symbol. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill Friday to designate the Mississippi Opal as the state gemstone. “The green Mississippi Opal is as beautiful as our state and it will be an excellent representation of our unique geological history,” Reeves said in a statement. The opal was formed by […]

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