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Interview: Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Oren Dunn City Museum in Tupelo

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13 hours ago

November 20, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-11-20 16:27:02

SUMMARY: This week, the Orend Dun City Museum is hosting special events featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will greet children and take photos from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21st. Assistant museum curator Carlos Diaz shared that visitors can also enjoy a toys exhibit, showcasing items from the historic Coverage Toys Manufacturing Company, alongside other antique toys. While there won’t be milk and cookies at the event, attendees are encouraged to bring some for Santa. Additionally, a unique event featuring Buddy Palmer’s collection will take place on December 7th.

Children can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Oren Dunn City Museum in Tupelo on Thursday, Nov. 21.

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Patrick's Wednesday PM Forecast 11/20

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6 hours ago

November 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-11-20 23:37:22

SUMMARY: The weather in South Mississippi is currently pleasant, with temperatures around the mid-50s and no significant cloud cover. Winds have calmed after gusts of 30-35 mph earlier. A high-pressure system is bringing cooler air that will drop temperatures into the 40s tonight, with highs in the mid-60s tomorrow. A more significant cool-down and potential frost will arrive Friday night, with temperatures dropping to 34°F. Warmer weather returns next week with highs in the 70s, but there may be a chance of rain on Thanksgiving. Residents are advised to protect plants from expected frost.

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Demolition of tornado-ruined strip mall is underway in Amory

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11 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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12 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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