www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-06-30 14:38:30

SUMMARY: Despite the heat, local buckaroos are competing in the Pon Talk County 4-H Livestock Show. To keep everyone cool, extra fans, water faucets, and ice have been added. Livestock Show Chairman T. Stal mentions that the high temperatures have reduced participant numbers, alongside two other concurrent shows. Nonetheless, 4-H members remain undeterred as they work hard all year for this event. Stal emphasizes the program's importance, highlighting its role in helping kids develop as well-rounded individuals who learn respect, responsibility, and business skills. The event also features a Dominoes tournament, a cornhole tournament, and an 8 PM rodeo.

The Pontotoc County 4-H held a beef show Saturday morning.

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-06-30 14:38:21

SUMMARY: Baldwin hosted a unique Bike Day, inviting bikers to showcase their bikes and enjoy food, along with events like a cornhole tournament and biker sound system displays. The event aimed to support the Boys and Girls Club and Baldwin Main Street Chamber. The idea emerged as a fresh alternative to frequent car shows, responding to community interest in featuring bikes. Encouraging local support, the event highlighted the importance of shopping locally to sustain small towns. Organizers are already planning to improve and continue the event next year, celebrating the community and local businesses.

Bikers brought their rides to Baldwyn to support both the kids and the town!

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-06-30 12:27:10

SUMMARY: A local nonprofit, Social Entertainment, hosted a community-wide kickball event at Joiner Park today, with six teams of 20 participants competing from 9 AM to 7 PM. Despite the heat, athletes of all ages enjoyed exercising and making memories. Blue Magic provided free ice cream to 100 participants, while FMB Bank, Coca-Cola, and Northeast Mississippi Medical Center donated for team t-shirts and water. The event, aimed at promoting unity and health, was completely free and focused on encouraging exercise to combat diabetes and high blood pressure. Social Entertainment is also planning its first adult prom on August 31st.

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