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Mississippi celebrates newest national holiday Juneteenth
SUMMARY: Hundreds of visitors took advantage of free admission at the Two Mississippi Museums to celebrate Juneteenth. Among attendees were JPS middle school students, who learned about the history and significance of Juneteenth. Participants, like Bailey APAC student Kailee Partee and Kencrel Watson, expressed their insights on the event and its cultural importance. Museum volunteer Hezekiah Watkins shared his harrowing experience as the youngest Freedom Rider imprisoned at Parchman Prison. Museum Director Michael Morris highlighted staff engagement with visitors on the day’s significance. Despite Juneteenth’s national recognition, it is not a state holiday in Mississippi, a fact criticized by State Senator John Horhn. A bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday failed in the state legislature, but supporters plan to reintroduce it.
Mississippi celebrates newest national holiday Juneteenth
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Interview: New Albany theater performing ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’
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.
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.
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SUMMARY: A weather alert is in effect for tonight, as severe storms are expected to move through East Central Mississippi and Alabama. The primary threat is strong winds, potentially reaching up to 65 mph, along with localized flooding and hail. The risk is highest in the northern counties, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected from 3-7 a.m. Monday. The storm will move quickly, clearing by midday with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 70s. Download the First Alert weather app for updates, and stay prepared for the storms. The weather will improve by Tuesday, though rain may return later in the week.
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