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Area author talks about his work and his process
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s a saying, “Everybody has one book in them”. A Starkville man has proven that four times over – so far. Stephen Palmer was talking about those books and his process to the Starkville Rotary Club Monday. Palmer, a lawyer by...
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Woman’s front-row seat at Elvis homecoming captured in iconic photo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – A 1956 photograph shows a 13-year-old girl standing at the front of the crowd as Elvis Presley performed at the Tupelo Fairgrounds. Seventy years later, that girl’s family says the image remains one of the most recognizable in American music history. The girl in...
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MSU Films holds screening of documentary following Coast Vietnamese refugees rebuilding lives in fishing industry
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — Mississippi State University Films screened its new four-part documentary series “The Fisher People” Tuesday night at the Maritime & Seafood History Museum. The documentary tells the story of Vietnamese refugees who resettled along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and rebuilt their lives in the...
American Songwriter
Born 73 Years Ago Today in Mississippi, the Bluegrass Musician Glen Campbell Called the “Greatest Banjo Player in the World”
Born on this day (September 18) in 1953 in the small town of Louisville, Mississippi, Carl Jackson got his start in country music at a young age. At 14 years old, he was invited to play banjo for Jim and Jesse and the Virginia Boys, one of the most respected bluegrass bands at the time. Next, Jackson would spend 12 years as part of country legend Glen Campbell’s band before striking out on his own. Since then, he has continued to work in Nashville as a songwriter and musician. He has charted three singles and penned songs for Campbell, Terri Clark, Garth Brooks, Rhonda Vincent, and others.
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Bulldogs In Second Entering Final Round Of Mason Rudolph Championship
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Mississippi State women’s golf came out on fire in the second round of the Mason Rudolph Championship, shooting 5-under as a team, the best score of any team in the second day, to climb three positions into second place entering the final round of action. Samantha Whateley shot a 4-under 67, which marked the best round of any golfer in the field during the second round. This was her first round in the 60s of this season and the 13th of her career. Whateley will look to climb into the top spot tomorrow, as she currently is…
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Mavis Staples to perform Oct. 15 at Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, MS
Legendary American music icon and civil rights figure Mavis Staples is set to perform live at The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on Thursday, October 15. Now 86, the multi-Grammy winner and Kennedy Center Honoree brings a storied seven-decade career to the stage, carrying forward a rich legacy of gospel, soul, and social activist music.
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Cool Temps, Hot Music, and Peak Shopping: Autumn Comes to Tupelo
When the weather cools, mornings turn crisp and foliage along the Natchez Trace starts to show some red and gold, the charming Southern city famous as the birthplace of Elvis Presley bursts with color, flavor, and sound. In fall Tupelo, Mississippi, offers an inviting, sophisticated escape brimming with distinctive festivals and events. With upcoming events showcasing the city’s live music, dance, local art, spirited regional cuisine, and holiday shopping scenes, there’s something scheduled just about every weekend through Thanksgiving, making Tupelo positively the place for your next great getaway. Here’s what’s on the fall calendar.
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East Central Cattlemen’s Association Plans 26th Annual Picnic
The East Central Cattlemen’s Association will hold its 26th annual Cattlemen’s Picnic at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Alvin and Janet Braun’s farm, 20527 Schremp Lane near Ste. Genevieve. The event will begin with a ribeye meal with all the fixings prepared by members of the...
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North Mississippi Allstars to perform at Ellis Theater in Neshoba County
The North Mississippi Allstars will perform live at The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on Thursday, September 24. Formed in 1996 by brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson, the band was inspired by their father, Jim Dickinson, and regional blues icons such as R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, and Otha Turner. Since...
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Elvis ’56 Returns: Tupelo celebrates a historic homecoming
Seventy years ago, a 21-year-old Elvis Presley came home to Tupelo. He was no longer simply the shy boy from East Tupelo who sang in church and listened closely to the music he heard in his Mississippi hometown. By September 1956, he was one of the most talked-about young entertainers in America.
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Columbus Marks 25 Years Honoring Tennessee Williams With Weekend of Porch Plays
Columbus is throwing its Tennessee Williams Tribute a milestone birthday party this weekend, marking 25 years of honoring the city's most famous literary native with porch plays, a poetry slam and a tribute to the woman who started it all. The festivities kick off Friday for a weekend of events celebrating Williams' life in Columbus and his legacy as a playwright, with this year's lineup leaning into the lighter, lesser-known sides of his personality and artistry.
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WCBI’s Midmorning moves to FOX 4
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – You may have noticed a different show come on at 9 a.m. on WCBI. That’s because WCBI’s Midmorning is now on our FOX Channel. The program will air at the same time, just on a different channel. The switch happened Monday morning, September 7.
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SEC Shorts LIVE! is coming to Starkville!
Buckle up, Bulldog fans! The hilarious travelling SEC Shorts Live show is headed to campus Friday November 13th. We'll be performing at the Bettersworth Auditorium in Lee Hall. Tickets on sale now so get yours today!. https://msstate.universitytickets.com/