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Halloween could be rain for many in north Mississippi

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3 weeks ago

October 29, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-10-29 11:19:48

SUMMARY: This Halloween, trick-or-treaters in a Tupo neighborhood should prepare for rain with umbrellas and rain boots. Despite the wet forecast, many residents remain optimistic and are sticking to their plans, having stocked up on candy for hundreds of children. Local residents share tips for staying dry, like using clear emergency ponchos to showcase costumes while keeping dry. The neighborhood is renowned for its decorations, ensuring a festive atmosphere. Some community members have even suggested possibly rescheduling trick-or-treating to a drier date. Updates will be provided to keep everyone informed about any changes.

Halloween may need an umbrella for those costumes this year.

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Demolition of tornado-ruined strip mall is underway in Amory

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9 hours ago

November 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-11-20 18:21:22

SUMMARY: The Glendale shopping center in Amry, heavily damaged by the 2023 EF3 tornado, is finally being demolished, nearly two years after the disaster. The site, which housed a Piggly Wiggly, is being cleared to help the community move on from the trauma associated with the storm. Residents are pleased to see the cleanup, expressing hope for a revitalized entrance to the city. A new investor, who owns the nearby Blue Sky, has acquired the property, although plans for future development remain uncertain. The demolition marks a significant step toward recovering from the tornado’s impact.

The demolition of a tornado-damaged strip mall in Amory is underway.

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1 person in custody for Booneville fatal stabbing

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10 hours ago

November 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-11-20 17:10:34

SUMMARY: A man is dead, and a woman is in custody following a stabbing incident in Boonville. Detectives are investigating the city’s second murder of the year, which occurred Tuesday morning on South Lake Street. The victim, whose identity is pending release, was stabbed in the chest; he is not a local resident. The woman in custody also hails from outside the county and has not been charged yet, although charges may be forthcoming. Chief Michael Ry noted that such violent crimes are rare in Boonville, a usually peaceful town.

One person is in custody following a deadly stabbing in Booneville.

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Interview: Civic Ballet in Tupelo performing ‘Snow Queen’

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11 hours ago

November 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-11-20 16:26:50

SUMMARY: The 12th annual “Hope for the Holidays Snow Queen Ballet” is this weekend, a fundraiser benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event, started by North Mississippi Dance Center in honor of a young cancer patient named Miles, has grown into a larger production over the years. This year, the performance features 70 dancers, including 36 from the company. A new highlight is an expanded scene with the Snow Queen’s army of evil ice, offering more dramatic flair. The ballet, a winter tale of good versus evil, is performed Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Tupelo High School.

The Civic Ballet in Tupelo is performing “Snow Queen” on Nov. 23-24.

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