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Origins of Memorial Day reveal strong ties to Columbus
SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi, claims a significant role in the creation of Memorial Day. While various cities vie for being the holiday‘s birthplace, historian Rufus Ward highlights Columbus’s unique contribution. Initially, women in Columbus, Georgia, advocated for Decoration Day to honor Confederate soldiers. Columbus, Mississippi, expanded this act of remembrance in 1866 by also decorating the graves of Union soldiers buried locally. News of this inclusive gesture spread nationwide, partly through Horace Greeley’s New York Tribune, inspiring the poem “The Blue and The Gray.” Although Waterloo, New York, is officially recognized as the holiday’s origin, Ward asserts Columbus inspired the national observance. Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971.
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SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, Monday begins with cloud cover and scattered showers, making for mild temperatures. As the day progresses, rain chances decrease, clearing by lunchtime with a high of 80°F and an overnight low in the upper 60s. Tuesday ushers in sunny and clear weather, with temperatures rising to the upper 80s. This trend of clear, dry conditions continues throughout the week, maintaining highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid-60s. The weather promises to remain beautiful, with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures ahead.
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SUMMARY: Tennessee Williams Week concluded on September 15 in Columbus, Mississippi, featuring performances that celebrated the playwright’s legacy. The Columbus Arts Council hosted the play “A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur” at the Omnova Theatre, engaging the community in the arts. Squeak Humphrey emphasized the importance of honoring Williams, noting the limited awareness of his contributions as a queer Southern playwright. Residents, like Taylor Green, appreciated learning about Williams’ life and struggles, especially regarding censorship. The success of this small cast performance showcased the dynamic potential of intimate productions, and the Arts Council anticipates more live shows in the future.
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SUMMARY: The Amory First Assembly of God hosted a kids market to raise funds for the Assemblies of God Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge. Over a dozen children set up booths to sell various items like baked goods, refreshments, and handmade crafts, with adults assisting. Children’s pastor Haley Davis noted that the market is designed to help kids meet their personal fundraising goals for missions. This year, they raised nearly $12,000 for BGMC, which supports humanitarian aid globally. One young participant, six-year-old Eden Minga, raised over $1,500 on her own by singing and selling items.
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Former Scott County teacher arrested for sexual battery of child
Clearing in sight – Home – WCBI TV
KSAT 12 Nightbeat Sunday : Sep 15, 2024
Jackson State Tigers look ahead to Grambling
Mississippi Book Festival Success: Organizers say attendance is up!
AT&T says that the company has reached a tentative agreement with its striking employees
A mother of shooting victim pleading for justice
Trump was subject of apparent assassination attempt while at golf club in Florida
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Last of 6 steel rings at Galleria-area intersections taken down and replaced
Starkville apartment complex resident holds Bible study in the wake of violence
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Woman arrested after reposting school threat in Calhoun County
Former Vigor coach Markus Cook making big impact at Williamson
Podcast: The Clevelands pay tribute to native Mississippian James Earl Jones and also discuss a full weekend of football, from high schools to the NFL.
Food drive underway for Hurricane Francine victims in Kenner
Schedule changes due to potential impacts from Francine
Anderson County school evacuated after bomb threat
Podcast: Who, really, is pushing for an income tax elimination?
Unfounded social media threats prompt caution at Arkansas schools
KSAT 12 Nightbeat Sunday : Sep 15, 2024
Jackson State Tigers look ahead to Grambling
Mississippi Book Festival Success: Organizers say attendance is up!
AT&T says that the company has reached a tentative agreement with its striking employees
A mother of shooting victim pleading for justice
Trump was subject of apparent assassination attempt while at golf club in Florida
Off-duty deputy injured in crash caused by motorcycles possibly trying to take over Hardy Toll Rd.
Last of 6 steel rings at Galleria-area intersections taken down and replaced
Tropical Update: Gordon weakens in open Atlantic, PTC 8 forms off Southeast Coast
Millsaps pick up second win of season
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Mississippi News Video5 days agoStarkville apartment complex resident holds Bible study in the wake of violence
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed6 days ago
Mother outraged after she says son attacked by former Mississippi middle school coach
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Mississippi News Video2 days ago
Woman arrested after reposting school threat in Calhoun County
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News from the South - Alabama News Feed5 days ago
Former Vigor coach Markus Cook making big impact at Williamson
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Crooked Letter Sports Podcast5 days agoPodcast: The Clevelands pay tribute to native Mississippian James Earl Jones and also discuss a full weekend of football, from high schools to the NFL.
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed3 days ago
Food drive underway for Hurricane Francine victims in Kenner
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Local News5 days agoSchedule changes due to potential impacts from Francine
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed6 days ago
Anderson County school evacuated after bomb threat
