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Bruce, MS · Arts & Culture
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Bruce native brings documentary to Square Theater
BRUCE, Miss., (WCBI) — A Bruce native’s film is being featured on the Mississippi Hills Festival tour and made a stop in his hometown for a showing. You’ve heard of Medgar Evers and James Meredith, but have you ever heard of Dr. Donald Cole and the Ole Miss Eight? Filmmakers Antonio Tarrell and Castel V. Sweet are bringing Cole’s story “Cole: Bridge to Justice” to the screen in Bruce.
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The Grand Opening of the L.V. Hull Legacy Center in Kosciusko, Mississippi
The cultural spotlight shines itself upon Kosciusko, a quiet town of an estimated 7,000 people in Attala County, Mississippi. Known as the birthplace of media personality Oprah Winfrey and Civil Rights activist James Meredith, the community is now forever synonymous with L.V. Hull (American, 1942 - 2008), an African-American outsider artist who also went by the self-given name “The Unusual Artist”. For three and a half decades, Hull transformed her humble abode into an elaborate artist-built environment rich with whimsically inventive installations and painted found objects - all deriving from the stuff of everyday life - from television sets and household tools to furniture and toys. Almost two decades after her passing, Hull’s home-studio recently achieved the rare honor of inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places at the level of National Significance - the first such instance of a black woman artist to reach that designation.
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Mother Goose closes out annual “Summer Reading Program” with special guest
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Local celebrity ‘Mother Goose’ closes out her annual “Summer Reading Program” with a special guest. WCBI’S Allie Martin joined “Mother Goose” at the Columbus Lowndes Public Library for the final session of this year’s Summer Reading Program.
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SFD warns against boiling cleaners on stove
STARKVILLE, Miss., (WCBI) – A social media trend making the rounds involves boiling cleaning solvents on the stove. But that has sparked another trend in Starkville, fires. A practice that promises to provide a way to get the scent of a clean house is starting to make waves on TikTok.
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German family brings the circus to The Friendly City
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – You can catch clowns, aerialists, and even some dogs Under the Big Top in Columbus this weekend. Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is in the Friendly City. “I’m the clown, I’m the juggler, and I’m the ringmaster here,” said Marvin Spindler, a performer in the...
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Annual clinic takes clients from wheelchairs to water skis
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Only minutes after getting out of her wheelchair and into the sit ski, Mel Ivy was in position and ready to go. This is the second time Mel has taken part in the Adaptive Water Ski Clinic. You looked like a professional water skier. “I...
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McNeece grows garden lessons into children's book
What started as a way for Elizabeth McNeece to help her 5-year-old son learn letters and sounds in the family garden has grown into a new series of children’s books. McNeece, a Philadelphia native who now lives in Greenville, recently published “Alphabet Flowers,” the first book in her “Kindergarten in the Garden” series.
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Update: Kosciusko Big Red Band showcase moved to KHS gym
There’s been a location change for the Kosciusko Big Red Band 2026 Band Camp Showcase planned for tonight (July 14). The event will now be held at the Jerrelyn Jackson Gymnasium at the high school. The event will still beginning at 6:30 pm with the band will performing a...
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Local businessmen rock the stage as ‘2 Drink Minimum’
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – It is a Friday night, and 2 Drink Minimum is about to take the stage in a packed house at Romie’s. The band has a 44-song setlist, and Vocalist and Guitarist Scott Reed is asked about audience requests. ‘We always take requests, and stuff,...
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New Manual Offers Practical Guidance for Sympathy Floral Design
Florists and floral design students have a new educational resource with the release of the Sympathy Floral Design Manual from the Mississippi State University Extension Service. Written by floral education experts Dr. James DelPrince, Alyssa Palmer, and Dr. Coleman Etheredge, the publication provides comprehensive instruction on creating sympathy arrangements while emphasizing professionalism, compassion, and technical design skills.
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L.V. Hull Legacy Center Honors ‘Unusual’ Kosciusko Visual Artist With International Draw
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.—Independent curator Annalise Flynn gazed off the porch of the L.V. Hull Legacy Center’s administration building, taking in the sweep of mown grass and a mound of marble and granite out back, remnants of the monument company that formerly occupied the site. “That’s why you’ll see things...
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MSU Riley Center Announces 2026 Season
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The MSU Riley Center announced it’s 2026 Fall Season Monday at a press conference on the downtown campus. The new season will kick off in late August with Broadway star and Tony Award winning entertainer Kristin Chenoweth. The rest of the lineup includes singer-songwriter and five-time grammy winner Lalah Hathaway, a tribute to the 1970’s band Abba, long-time blues musician Keb’ Mo’ and legendary rock band Little Feat, as part of their farewell tour after 56 years together.
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From Nowhere to Iconic: 10 Music Legends Who Started in Tiny Towns
Elvis Presley – Tupelo, Mississippi Elvis Presley – Tupelo, Mississippi (image credits: wikimedia) Before he was known worldwide as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley’s journey began in Tupelo, Mississippi. With a population of just 7,500 in 1935, Tupelo was a small town with a limited horizon. Elvis spent his early years in ... Read more The post From Nowhere to Iconic: 10 Music Legends Who Started in Tiny Towns appeared first on Festivaltopia .
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Grammy award-winning artist gets Country Music Trail Marker
LOUISVILLE – Louisville native Carl Jackson is not only a celebrated solo artist, but his collaborative efforts with other legendary Country performers has earned him a place right beside the likes of Glen Campbell, Vince Gill and Dolly Parton. Jackson was honored by his home state last month when...
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CAFB hosts Freedom Fest 2026, celebrating America’s 250th
COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) — Thousands came out to help Columbus Air Force Base celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in a big way. Land of the free, home of the brave! A large crowd was on hand to celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Columbus Air Force Base. The Fourth...