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'Taste of the South' celebrates 4th year as downtown Hattiesburg attraction
SUMMARY: Hattiesburg hosted its fourth annual Taste of the South food truck festival, featuring dozens of vendors offering diverse cuisines from Caribbean to barbecue. Co-hosted by the Hattiesburg JC’s and Fairley’s Wings, the event raised funds for leadership development programs in the community. Vendors included both newcomers and returning participants, expressing their passion for food and community engagement. This year saw over three dozen food trucks, a significant increase from just twelve vendors in the inaugural festival in 2021. The lively atmosphere highlighted the festival’s growth and its role in fostering future business leaders.
‘Taste of the South’ celebrates 4th year as downtown Hattiesburg attraction.
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Studio 9 Interview: Longtime sports reporter Parrish Alford publishes book
SUMMARY: Parish Alford, a longtime sports writer for the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, has published a new book that serves as a perfect gift for sports enthusiasts. With nearly three decades of experience, Alford shares personal stories from his extensive career covering college football, primarily focusing on Mississippi State and Ole Miss, alongside some high school anecdotes. His book emphasizes the people and relationships in sports rather than just the teams and players. Available in local bookstores, including Reeds and Square Books, as well as on Amazon, it offers a nostalgic look at the sports landscape in Northeast Mississippi.
Anchor Craig Ford spoke with longtime sports reporter and newspaper man Parrish Alford about his new book “Habitual Deadline: Sports stories of 3-plus decades from the guy who came and stayed.”
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Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado's forecast 12/19/24
SUMMARY: This Thursday morning brings cloudy skies and cooler temperatures, with current readings in the upper 40s in Meridian, lower 40s in Philadelphia, and a “feels-like” temperature that dips into the 30s. A significant 24-hour temperature drop, especially notable in DeKalb and Philadelphia, indicates a chillier start. Despite a sunny afternoon with temps reaching the lower 60s, expect overnight lows to fall into the mid-30s, with potential frost, while Saturday and Sunday night may see temperatures drop into the upper 20s. Wind gusts will also pick up over the weekend, but sunshine is likely and temperatures should rise next week.
Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado’s forecast 12/19/24
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Jackson church gives back to HBCUs
SUMMARY: Anderson United Methodist Church held its annual Christmas program, featuring choir performances, praise dance, and a donation to HBCU Wesley Foundations in Mississippi. The church donated $1,000 to the Wesley Foundations at Jackson State University, Alcorn State University, Hinds Community College, and Mississippi Valley State, which is relaunching its foundation. Church leaders expressed gratitude for the opportunity to support these institutions and their ministries. The directors of the Mississippi Valley State and Alcorn State Wesley Foundations appreciated the donation, which will help engage students and support upcoming ministry events. The church’s generosity was deeply appreciated by the HBCU community.
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