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Elvis ’56: The Homecoming Concert
On September 26, 2026, in Tupelo, Mississippi, the birthplace of Elvis Presley, will commemorate the 70th anniversary of his legendary 1956 Homecoming Concert at the very site where it took place: the Tupelo Fairgrounds. This once-in-a-generation celebration will honor the King’s enduring legacy with live music, special programming, and a tribute to the hometown that launched his remarkable career.
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Marilyn Powell Wins 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Marilyn Powell of Philadelphia, Mississippi, has officially been crowned the 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year! She performed her original song, “Livin’ in the Word,” at the historic Guitar Academy in downtown Kosciusko during the competition on June 27th. Powell emerged victorious from a...
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McCool Yockanookany River Fest set for October 3
The Town of McCool will host the Yockanookany River Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This year’s festival features the First Annual McCool Tractor Pageant, an event designed to celebrate the community’s agricultural heritage and local history. Organizers welcome tractors of all conditions,...
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Special needs children and adults find their purpose with help from The Shine Foundation
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Two times a month, The Shine Foundation, a nonprofit catering to adults and children with special needs and their families, holds art workshops. Every brush stroke helps tell a story and allows these artists to express their creative side. ‘This showcases their abilities. I feel...
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Lainey Wilson to perform two shows at Ellis Theater
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WJTV) – Country singer Lainey Wilson announced two charity performances at the Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Known for several hit songs including "Heart Like a Truck" and "Watermelon Moonshine," Wilson received numerous awards from the Academy of Country Music (ACM). The two shows will be held...
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Attala County Library to Host Retirement Celebration for Genealogy Librarian Ann Breedlove
The Attala County Library will host a retirement celebration for Genealogy Librarian Ann Breedlove Friday, Aug. 21, at 2:00 p.m., honoring her years of dedicated service to preserving local history and family heritage. The event, held at the library, is open to the public. Friends, patrons, colleagues, and community members...
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Lainey Wilson Set for October Fundraiser Performances at Ellis Theater
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. — Country music superstar Lainey Wilson is heading to the Ellis Theater for a pair of special acoustic fundraiser performances Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. Fresh off stadium tours, Grammy wins, and a string of chart-topping hits including “Heart Like a Truck,” “Watermelon Moonshine,” and “4x4xU,” Wilson will perform two intimate shows in a single evening, with set times scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
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‘Hamilton’ star Leslie Odom Jr. to open MSU’s Lyceum Series
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. will perform at Mississippi State University’s (MSU) Bettersworth Auditorium for the first performance of the university’s 2026-27 Lyceum Series. Odom Jr., best known for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Hamilton,” will make his MSU Starkville campus appearance […]
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Disc golf hall of famer visits MSU Athlete Engineering for advanced insights on biomechanics, performance
STARKVILLE, Miss.—According to an MSU press release, a world-renowned disc golf champion and influential teacher recently visited Mississippi State’s Athlete Engineering Institute to better understand how the mechanics of throwing impact performance and injury prevention in one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. Scott Stokely, a 17-time world...
Neshoba Democrat
American Idol winner Jamal Roberts to headline gospel fundraiser
New Beginnings Church will host “From Vision to Faith to Victory,” a gospel extravaganza featuring American Idol winner Jamal Roberts on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Neshoba County Coliseum. The concert will serve as a fundraiser to help the Louisville church purchase its first permanent church home. Doors...
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MSU Graduate Students Taking a Bite Out in Shark Week
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST (GG) — As Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” enters its 38th season, public fascination with apex predators continues to rise. But while television audiences tune in for the drama, two Mississippi State graduate students are part of the network of scientists who help provide necessary data behind the public’s often-varying opinions on sharks.
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American Idol winner Jamal Roberts to headline New Beginnings Church in Louisville fundraiser at Neshoba County Coliseum
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A voice that’s captured national attention is now helping uplift a local mission. American Idol winner Jamal Roberts is preparing for a special performance benefiting New Beginnings Church, a fundraising event church leaders say is about more than music—it’s about building a future.
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American Idol winner Jamal Roberts to headline New Beginnings Church in Louisville fundraiser at Neshoba County Coliseum
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Friendly City Books staff gear up for 3rd Annual Possumtown Book Festival
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – If you like to curl up with a good book, you’ll soon have a chance to stretch out with a bunch of them. The staff at Friendly City Books is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Possumtown Book Festival. This year’s event will feature...