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What’s Happening This Weekend? Car show in Tupelo, dog paddle in Starkville and more

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7 months ago

September 5, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-09-05 17:36:28

SUMMARY: In this edition of “What’s Happening,” Wayne Herford discusses exciting weekend events. This Saturday, join the Rid and Smooth Corvette Club at the old Sears building in Tupelo, where they will showcase Corvettes to raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs, benefiting sick children and the elderly. The event runs from 10 AM to 3 PM. Other activities include the 14th annual Dog Paddle at Moncrief Park from 9 AM to noon, a fundraiser for the Oktibbeha County Second Chance Fund, and a tribute concert by the Silver Eagle Band at the Tammy Wet Theater in Tremont at 6 PM.

There will be multiple events happening this weekend, including an annual dog event in Starkville.

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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.