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FNF Game of the Week: Pontotoc at Amory

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7 months ago

August 30, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-08-30 12:40:16

SUMMARY: The Friday Night Fever game of the week, sponsored by Game Day Haircuts, kicks off tonight with Pontituck facing Amry. The Panthers will debut their new field, rebuilt after a tornado devastated the original in March 2023, marking a significant comeback for both the team and the community. The game promises to be an exciting start to the season, with kickoff scheduled for 7 PM. Highlights will be featured on WTBA 9 News at 10 by Jason Williams and Avery Hillyard. Additionally, the Labor Day weekend is expected to keep roadways busy with outdoor activities.

Pontotoc at Amory is WTVA’s Friday Night Fever Game of the Week for Aug. 30, 2024.

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EF-2 tornado damages homes in Lamar County

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20 hours ago

March 31, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-03-31 17:08:01

SUMMARY: An EF-2 tornado struck Lamar County early in the morning, damaging 20 to 25 homes, with several destroyed in the Pine Bur community near Baxterville. Residents are grappling with the aftermath, as many now face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives without insurance. Emergency Management reported a significant trail of damage across Lamar and Maran counties. While no injuries occurred, residents are urged to stay vigilant during severe weather season. Local neighbors and workers are helping clear debris and assist those in need. Damage assessments are ongoing, and officials advise against sightseeing after dark.

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Interview: New Albany theater performing ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’

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1 day ago

March 31, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2025-03-31 13:05:21

SUMMARY: Jay Shro, the new artistic director at Magnolia Theater, shared details about their transition from showing movies to live theater. Their 2025 season will open with *The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe*, running from April 10th to 13th. The production, based on C.S. Lewis’s story, follows four children in the magical world of Narnia, grappling with good versus evil. Shro emphasized the importance of live theater, offering a unique communal experience. The cast, mostly youth aged 10-13, is eager to bring the story to life. Performances will include evening shows and matinees at the Magnolia Theater in New Albany.

Check out the Magnolia Theatre’s performance of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” on April 10-13.

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Mrs. Magnolia State 2025

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1 day ago

March 31, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-03-31 10:22:34

SUMMARY: Camden Morris hosts Live at Nine with Jennifer Allen Davis, Mrs. Magnolia State. Jennifer shares her journey in pageantry, starting in 1996 with Chris Shannon Productions and later witnessing her mother crowned as the first Mrs. Magnolia State. Competing eight times over 26 years, Jennifer won the title after being first runner-up in previous years. Her platform, “Safe Home, Safe Heart,” supports children affected by PTSD and trauma. She discusses the competition’s interview, evening gown, and casual wear segments and the Magnolia State pageant’s multiple divisions. Despite personal challenges, Jennifer honored her late husband while preparing for the crown.