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‘Dawson Horn As Elvis’ event to benefit St. Jude

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1 year ago

July 25, 2023

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2023-07-25 13:22:11

SUMMARY: The Saint Jude fundraiser concert is happening soon, featuring a 12-year-old Elvis impersonator named Dawson Horn. The concert will include a full 26-song Elvis impersonation show at the Magnolia Civic Center in New Albany. The event is scheduled for this Saturday at 7 PM. Dawson became interested in Elvis after his dad listened to his music and his granddad played 60s music during car rides. This will be Dawson’s first real impersonation show, and he is excited to be performing for such a good cause. The concert is being held to raise funds for Saint Jude, as a couple of local girls and Dawson’s cousin have been affected by the illness. Dawson will be singing and doing talking impersonations of Elvis during the show.

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Mississippi high school athlete fights to overcome Hodgkin's lymphoma

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2 days ago

December 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-12-20 11:13:11

SUMMARY: Walker Mim, a Mississippi high school baseball player, faced a life-altering Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis. Concerned about his son’s unusual throwing motion, Walker’s father prompted an MRI that revealed cancer instead of a shoulder injury. Despite the harsh treatments, Walker remained resilient. Make A Wish Mississippi granted him a wish to attend the World Series, marking a symbol of hope as he completed his treatment. Supported by his family and community, who wore “Walker Strong” bracelets, he found strength in his faith, particularly through Philippians 4:13. Thankfully, Walker is now feeling well and embracing life again.

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Tupelo waiting on Target to make decision on new store

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2 days ago

December 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-12-20 10:27:30

SUMMARY: Local shoppers in Tupelo are hopeful for a Target store after years of anticipation. Target filed plans in September for a store in the Barnes Crossing area near North Gloster Street and Interstate 22. The Tupelo City Council recently approved an agreement to incentivize the retailer, including infrastructure improvements to alleviate traffic. While some community members express excitement about the shopping options, Target has not confirmed its plans for Tupelo, as its future store openings do not currently include the city. Despite recent mixed earnings reports, company officials remain optimistic about their long-term prospects.

The City of Tupelo is now playing the waiting game for a possible Target store.

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Volunteers requested for local “Grow-a-Row” program to combat hunger

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3 days ago

December 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-12-19 23:57:54

SUMMARY: A local nonprofit, Petal Healing Garden, is collaborating with the Forest County Agricultural Extension Office on the Grow a Row program to combat food insecurity. Volunteers can participate after completing a food safety course led by Jesse Tisdale. The program not only helps with food donations but also offers a chance for the community to reconnect with gardening, filling a gap left by the loss of agricultural education in local schools. Proceeds from the initiative will benefit the Edwards Street food pantry and the Petal Children’s Task Force in Hattiesburg.

One local agricultural extension office is teaming up with a local vegetable garden owner to train others on growing produce to combat hunger in the Pine Belt.

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