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Congress of Country Music celebrates 60th anniversary of Connie Smith's “Once a Day”
SUMMARY: Stuart’s Congress of Country Music celebrated the 60th anniversary of Connie Smith’s iconic song “Once a Day.” The highlight included a collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club, where children dressed up and enjoyed fun activities. The event emphasized the importance of dreams, inspired by Connie Smith, who dreamed of singing since she was five. Children engaged in various activities like drawing, dancing, reading, and singing about their aspirations. The celebration aimed to honor Connie Smith and Marty Stuart, using their stories to inspire the children to pursue their own dreams. Connie Smith’s song topped the country music charts in 1964.
Congress of Country Music celebrates 60th anniversary of Connie Smith’s “Once a Day”
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SUMMARY: The Jackson State Tigers secured their first conference win against rivals Southern in a dominant performance, showcasing strong offense and solid defense. As they prepare to face Grambling this week, head coach T.C. Taylor emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus on long-term goals despite their two wins. He expresses a vision for the team to continue progressing through challenges, with the ultimate aim of competing in December. Taylor’s strategy involves taking it one game at a time while remaining driven by the larger objective of postseason success.
The Tigers will be back on the road this week after securing their first conference win.
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SUMMARY: Organizers of the Mississippi Book Festival reported over 8,000 attendees, marking a 21% increase in attendance from previous years. The festival, which included various events and children‘s programming in the Delta and Jackson, reached more than 37,000 participants overall. The event began with a ceremony on the South Steps of the Mississippi Capitol Building, highlighting its significance in celebrating literature and engaging the community.
Mississippi Book Festival Success: Organizers say attendance is up!
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