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Let’s Tune in and Talk about WRBE’s History

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www.ourmshome.com – Nancy Jo Maples – 2023-08-22 15:28:47

SUMMARY: WRBE, a local radio station in Lucedale, has been serving the community for 63 years. The station was first aired in 1960 by Galloway Corley and has changed ownership multiple times over the years. The call letters for the station were initially WHHT and then changed to WRBE as a tribute to the local high school mascot. In 1990, an FM frequency was added, and the station adopted the same WRBE call letters for both AM and FM. The station primarily plays country music and also serves as a news outlet, covers local high school sports, and hosts a daily swap shop session. Larry Shirley, the current owner, bought the station in 1998. Shirley got into the radio business in 1967 and had previously worked with Herman Kelly, the former owner of WRBE. Despite their differences, Shirley decided to buy the station and has never regretted it.

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Southern Miss to Host Week of Free Band Concerts for the Whole Family

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ourmshome.com – University of Southern Mississippi – 2025-04-28 15:04:00

SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi’s Bands Department will host a week of free concerts starting April 25 at 7:30 p.m. The series kicks off with the Symphonic Winds, as Dr. Colin McKenzie concludes his conducting role to focus on directing the School of Music. Subsequent events feature the University Band and Hattiesburg Concert Band on April 27, and a joint performance with the Sumrall High School Concert Band on April 29. The final concert on May 1 will showcase the Wind Ensemble and include a new symphony and “Lord of the Rings” by Johan de Meij, celebrating McKenzie’s musical journey.

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The History of a Favorite Food, Pizza

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ourmshome.com – Julian Brunt – 2025-04-27 11:39:00

SUMMARY: Pizza, a beloved global dish, traces its origins to flatbread in Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. The modern version emerged in a Jewish community in southern Italy, where leftovers were placed on flatbread, later becoming popular in the U.S. through Italian immigrants in the late 1800s. American pizza differs from its Italian counterpart with a thicker crust, more sauce, and varied toppings. In the 1960s, pizza kits and chain restaurants like Pizza Hut helped popularize pizza in America. Homemade pizza is simple yet time-consuming, requiring basic ingredients, or premade crusts for convenience, with endless topping options.

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Share the Story of Mississippi

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ourmshome.com – Joy Lucius – 2025-04-24 08:30:00

SUMMARY: The author shares a deep love for Mississippi’s history, which was reignited during a family trip along the Natchez Trace with a grandchild. They enjoyed the state’s natural beauty while discussing local flora and the etymology of place names, many derived from Mississippi’s Indigenous tribes. The grandmother eagerly shared the origins of various towns, emphasizing names linked to nature, historical figures, or notable stories. She highlighted the importance of preserving and passing on history to future generations, challenging readers to learn the stories of their own cherished places, reminding them that history enriches our understanding of the present.

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