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The Rundown 3/27/2020

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Good morning, Tupelo and beyond. It’s Friday, March 27th and it’s the 87th day of the year. On this day in history, Ponce De Leon and his expedition sighted Florida for the first time in 1513, Typhoid Mary was arrested and returned to quarantine in 1915 after five years of evading authorities and further spreading typhoid, Charlie Chaplin received France’s Legion of Honor award in 1931, General Eisenhower declared German defenses broken on the Western Front in 1945, Billie Holliday performed to a sold-out crowd at Carnegie Hall a mere 11 days after being released from prison in 1948, and in 1980, Mt. St. Helens became active after 123 years. Now onto today’s quote of the day.

The beautiful spring came, and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.

Harriet ann Jacobs

Instead of sharing events, we’re now sharing resources to help you get through #socialdistancing. These resources will range from where to find free meals for your children through the week to virtual museum tours, learning resources, and other activities to do at home with the family. If you have any resources not listed that you would like to share with #OurTupelo drop your links in the comment section of this post. 

Find the latest local Covid-19 updates directly from the Mississippi State Department of Health right here on their website.

Click the following links to read Mayor Shelton’s Executive Orders on the Emergency Proclamation declared by the Mayor and the City of Tupelo on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Shelter in Place Moratorium on Utility Disconnections/Evictions

Details on Essential/Nonessential Businesses

Signing of Executive Order

Senior Hours at Local Grocery Stores

  • Todd’s Big Star’s Seniors Only Shopping Hours are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am – 12 pm. Regular shopping hours will resume from 12 pm – 8 pm. Todd’s will follow these new hours every Tuesday and Thursday while following normal business hours of 7 am – 8 pm on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun. Deli is open for takeout.
  • Food Giant of North Mississippi’s Senior Hour will be daily during the first hour they are open at 7 am.
  • Dollar General also offers its first hour of business to seniors and those at a higher risk of serious complications from coronavirus. Most locations open at 8 am, some open at 7 am. Check with your location to confirm their hours.
  • Cockrell Banana offers curbside pickup for all of their produce items. <a href="http://<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCockrellBananaCompany%2Fposts%2F1880845432051398&width=500" width="500" height="677" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media">Find a complete list and ordering details here.

If you are in need of food in the Tupelo area, Eight Days of Hope can bring it to your door with their Feed Tupelo program. Sign up for services here.

Beginning Monday, March 23rd, most if not all area school districts including but not limited to Tupelo Public School District, Lee County School District, Alcorn County School District, New Albany School District, Union County School District, Nettleton School District, and Monroe County School District. You can read the MDE’s complete list and meal pickup locations here.

Parents, welcome to homeschooling! Check out your school district’s online resources below. We will add to this list as more resources are made available. 

Tupelo Public School District

Lee County Schools

Union County Schools is conducting a survey to determine the needs of students to get access to online learning. Find it here.

Hatley Schools will be giving out instructional practice packets on Wednesday, March 25th from 10:30 to 5:30. Please pull up next to the cafeteria to pick up your child’s packet. Get more info here.

Free Online Learning and Reading Resources

Abcya.com

Pbskids.org

Storylineonline.net

Khanacademy.org

Weather.gov/learning

Virtual Tours and Other At-Home Activities

Museum Tours

National Park Tours

Street Art Tours 

Check out this list of 25 things to do at home during social distancing.

Check out ways to keep your kids entertained plus find more online learning sources here.

Selfish, LLC, a fitness center here in Tupelo is live streaming workouts on Facebook.

North Lee Crossfit is also posting home workouts and goes live on Zoom twice daily.

There’s No Place Like Home

Press Conferences, Executive Orders, noises in my attic, I will need a teaching degree when the quarantine is over and the new Spring Fashion line is out for us to spend our stimulus money buying up some new clothes.

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Hedrick’s Martial Arts Offering Online Classes

While families are spending their days inside due to a “Stay at Home” order because of Coronavirus concerns, HMA martial arts is bringing classes right to their homes. These are hard times for all of us all. Thanks to technology we are still able to teach our students and give them a sense of normalcy in these uncertain times.

Hedrick’s ATA Martial Arts is offering online classes via the “Zoom” app for our students of all ages. It will be FREE for anyone interested in trying a class in the next few weeks to help kids & adults to stay physically active while at home. Just send a message to HMA Martial Arts on facebook or call us to gain access to these classes.

We have offer:

Online story book reads to (3-6 yr olds) C

lasses for ages (3-6) Classes for ages (7 – 12)

Classes for (Teen & Adults)

“To me it feels weird not having the kids here, as leaders we should be able to adapt to our student’s needs cause I know even for myself if I wasn’t doing martial arts I would feel like something was missing from my life and I do not want that happening to them. I feel that consistency in our lives also helps with the mental side of things. If I’m training and doing the things I normally do, it helps me to really stay motivated and not get down when the world around us is changing. “We have to keep on fighting no matter what” Is what I tell my students and I have to live by that example. If we don’t adapt and fight then life will leave us behind with nothing. We are just trying to keep our students and all of our families busy during these trying times. We love our community and want to help in anyway we can. We have to focus on loving each other durning hard times and not put our attention on fear.

Love is key that will get us through. Love – is how we relate and rebuild moving forward. Call us, message us and let us know how we can help serve your family today.

Mr Hedrick HMA Martial Arts -Tupelo Jonathan Hedrick phone number is 901-643-7051

The Rundown 3/26/2020

Good morning, Tupelo and beyond. It’s Thursday, March 26th and it’s the 86th day of the year. Here’s today’s quote of the day.

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.

Maya Angelou

Instead of sharing events, we’re now sharing resources to help you get through #socialdistancing. These resources will range from where to find free meals for your children through the week to virtual museum tours, learning resources, and other activities to do at home with the family. If you have any resources not listed that you would like to share with #OurTupelo drop your links in the comment section of this post. 

Find the latest local Covid-19 updates directly from the Mississippi State Department of Health right here on their website.

Click the following links to read Mayor Shelton’s Executive Orders on the Emergency Proclamation declared by the Mayor and the City of Tupelo on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Shelter in Place Moratorium on Utility Disconnections/Evictions

Details on Essential/Nonessential Businesses

Signing of Executive Order

Senior Hours at Local Grocery Stores

  • Todd’s Big Star’s Seniors Only Shopping Hours are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am – 12 pm. Regular shopping hours will resume from 12 pm – 8 pm. Todd’s will follow these new hours every Tuesday and Thursday while following normal business hours of 7 am – 8 pm on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun. Deli is open for takeout.
  • Food Giant of North Mississippi’s Senior Hour will be daily during the first hour they are open at 7 am.
  • Dollar General also offers its first hour of business to seniors and those at a higher risk of serious complications from coronavirus. Most locations open at 8 am, some open at 7 am. Check with your location to confirm their hours.

If you are in need of food in the Tupelo area, Eight Days of Hope can bring it to your door with their Feed Tupelo program. Sign up for services here.

Beginning Monday, March 23rd, most if not all area school districts including but not limited to Tupelo Public School District, Lee County School District, Alcorn County School District, New Albany School District, Union County School District, Nettleton School District, and Monroe County School District. You can read the MDE’s complete list and meal pickup locations here.

Parents, welcome to homeschooling! Check out your school district’s online resources below. We will add to this list as more resources are made available. 

Tupelo Public School District

Lee County Schools

Union County Schools is conducting a survey to determine the needs of students to get access to online learning. Find it here.

Hatley Schools will be giving out instructional practice packets on Wednesday, March 25th from 10:30 to 5:30. Please pull up next to the cafeteria to pick up your child’s packet. Get more info here.

Free Online Learning and Reading Resources

Abcya.com

Pbskids.org

Storylineonline.net

Khanacademy.org

Weather.gov/learning

Virtual Tours and Other At-Home Activities

Museum Tours

National Park Tours

Street Art Tours 

Check out this list of 25 things to do at home during social distancing.

Check out ways to keep your kids entertained plus find more online learning sources here.

Selfish, LLC, a fitness center here in Tupelo is live streaming workouts on Facebook.

North Lee Crossfit is also posting home workouts and goes live on Zoom twice daily.

The Rundown 3/25/2020

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Good morning, Tupelo and beyond. It’s Wednesday, March 25th and it’s the 85th day of the year. Here’s today’s quote of the day.

”Hope is a renewable option: If you run out of it at the end of the day, you get to start over in the morning.”

Barbara Kingsolver

Instead of sharing events, we’re now sharing resources to help you get through #socialdistancing. These resources will range from where to find free meals for your children through the week to virtual museum tours, learning resources, and other activities to do at home with the family. If you have any resources not listed that you would like to share with #OurTupelo drop your links in the comment section of this post. 

Find the latest local Covid-19 updates directly from the Mississippi State Department of Health right here on their website.

Click the following links to read Mayor Shelton’s Executive Orders on the Emergency Proclamation declared by the Mayor and the City of Tupelo on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Shelter in Place Moratorium on Utility Disconnections/Evictions

Details on Essential/Nonessential Businesses

Signing of Executive Order

Senior Hours at Local Grocery Stores

  • Todd’s Big Star’s Seniors Only Shopping Hours are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am – 12 pm. Regular shopping hours will resume from 12 pm – 8 pm. Todd’s will follow these new hours every Tuesday and Thursday while following normal business hours of 7 am – 8 pm on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun. Deli is open for takeout.
  • Food Giant of North Mississippi’s Senior Hour will be daily during the first hour they are open at 7 am.
  • Dollar General also offers its first hour of business to seniors and those at a higher risk of serious complications from coronavirus. Most locations open at 8 am, some open at 7 am. Check with your location to confirm their hours.

Beginning Monday, March 23rd, most if not all area school districts including but not limited to Tupelo Public School District, Lee County School District, Alcorn County School District, New Albany School District, Union County School District, Nettleton School District, and Monroe County School District. You can read the MDE’s complete list and meal pickup locations here.

Parents, welcome to homeschooling! Check out your school district’s online resources below. We will add to this list as more resources are made available. 

Tupelo Public School District

Lee County Schools

Union County Schools is conducting a survey to determine the needs of students to get access to online learning. Find it here.

Hatley Schools will be giving out instructional practice packets on Wednesday, March 25th from 10:30 to 5:30. Please pull up next to the cafeteria to pick up your child’s packet. Get more info here.

Free Online Learning and Reading Resources

Abcya.com

Pbskids.org

Storylineonline.net

Khanacademy.org

Virtual Tours and Other At-Home Activities

Museum Tours

National Park Tours

Street Art Tours 

Check out this list of 25 things to do at home during social distancing.

Check out ways to keep your kids entertained plus find more online learning sources here.

Strange Corner: Witch Dance Recap

The Strange Corner team discusses their recent experience at the Natchez Trace Witch Dance trail. Keep watching for more updates about this and future episodes!

The Rundown 3/24/2020

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Good Friday morning, Tupelo and beyond. It’s Monday, March 24th and it’s the 84th day of the year We are officially in Spring season! That’s something to celebrate in this most uncertain time. Here’s today’s quote of the day.

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”

Vivian Greene

Instead of sharing events, we’re now sharing resources to help you get through #socialdistancing. These resources will range from where to find free meals for your children through the week to virtual museum tours, learning resources, and other activities to do at home with the family. If you have any resources not listed that you would like to share with #OurTupelo drop your links in the comment section of this post. 

Find the latest local Covid-19 updates directly from the Mississippi State Department of Health right here on their website.

Click the following links to read Mayor Shelton’s Executive Orders on the Emergency Proclamation declared by the Mayor and the City of Tupelo on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Shelter in Place Moratorium on Utility Disconnections/Evictions

Details on Essential/Nonessential Businesses

Signing of Executive Order

Senior Hours at Local Grocery Stores

  • Todd’s Big Star will re-open today from 10 am -12 pm for their Seniors Only Shopping Hours. Regular shopping hours will resume from 12 pm – 8 pm. Starting today, Todd’s will follow these new hours every Tuesday and Thursday while following normal business hours of 7 am – 8 pm on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun. Deli is open for takeout.
  • Food Giant of North Mississippi’s Senior Hour will be daily during the first hour they are open at 7 am.
  • Dollar General also offers their first hour of business to seniors and those at a higher risk of serious complications from coronavirus. Most locations open at 8 am, some open at 7 am. Check with your location to confirm their hours.

Beginning Monday, March 23rd, most if not all area school districts including but not limited to Tupelo Public School District, Lee County School District, Alcorn County School District, New Albany School District, Union County School District, Nettleton School District, and Monroe County School District. You can read the MDE’s complete list and meal pickup locations here.

Parents, welcome to homeschooling! Check out your school district’s online resources below. We will add to this list as more resources are made available. 

Tupelo Public School District

Lee County Schools

Union County Schools is conducting a survey to determine the needs of students to get access to online learning. Find it here.

Hatley Schools will be giving out instructional practice packets on Wednesday, March 25th from 10:30 to 5:30. Please pull up next to the cafeteria to pick up your child’s packet. Get more info here.

Free Online Learning and Reading Resources

Abcya.com

Pbskids.org

Storylineonline.net

Khanacademy.org

Virtual Tours and Other At-Home Activities

Museum Tours

National Park Tours

Street Art Tours 

Check out this list of 25 things to do at home during social distancing.

Check out ways to keep your kids entertained plus find more online learning sources here.

The Breakfast Song

Today we celebrate the introverts. The Mayor shuts down an auction, The Churches are sparring again and my wife can’t stay out of the grocery store. On a happy note you’ll find that the Breakfast Song foretold everything going today!

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When Your Honey-Dos Turn Into Don’ts

Just an update! Yesterday, Pam left me a list of things to do around home. Here is what happened!

I went down to the shop to get something, and while I was down there, I happened to notice my fishing boat: It had dust on it!

I decided to hook it up to the pickup and take it to the car wash. While on the way to the car wash, I got to thinking, “Why not just take it to the river and wash it off? Save a handful of quarters and just run the motor a little bit!”

So that’s what I did!

While motoring around on the river, I found a fishing reel! Imagine that!! I was just having a big ole time!

Then I hear my cell phone ring.

“Hello? Yeah, getting it done!”

Pam says, “What is that sound? Sounds like a weed eater?”

And I’m thinking “What sound is she hearing? Oh! No! It’s the boat motor!”

So I had to think fast!

“Oh yeah, that’s what it is! Weed eating like crazy! Yep that’s me! Oh boy just got a bite! I mean, just got a big bite out of that list you gave me! Uh Huh, Love you too! Bye!”

Well the good thing is we got fish for supper!

Hope she gets in before dark so she can dress em!

I don’t like to have to stand out there with a flashlight, especially in the rain. It gives me out!

And life goes on, on Thompson Hill.

Coronavirus Thwarts Local Man’s Lifelong Dream Of Yelling “Free Bird!” At Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert

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TUPELO- Tupelo resident Mel Faggard was not please when he arrived at the BancorpSouth Arena Friday night to see Lynyrd Skynyrd just to find out the the concert wasn’t happening.

“I rolled in honking my custom Dixie horn expecting to be greeted by drunk good ole boys waving Feddy flags,” remembers Faggard, “but instead I was met with silence.”

The Skynyrd show, originally scheduled for March 20, has been postponed until October 16 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Faggard did not get the memo.

“I ain’t got Facebook, so I didn’t know nothing about the Crayola virus.”

Faggard says that he is not just upset about the concert, but is more upset about its significance.

“Everyone calls me ‘Free Bird’. It’s my nickname. It’s because I yell ‘Free Bird’ at everything. Concerts, movies, plays, ball games, weddings, funerals. Heck, I yell it every Sunday at church. It’s kind of my thing. It gets a laugh almost about a quarter of the time. But if you can believe it, I’ve never yelled it at a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert.”

This would not have been Faggard’s first Skynyrd show.

“I’ve seen Skynyrd a few times. But every time I’ve always been too hoarse to yell ‘Free Bird!’ because I was yelling it at something else the night before,” Faggard laments. “One time I tried to see how long I could hold one out while I was waiting for the Crosstown train. The next night was the Skynyrd show, and my throat hurt so bad I couldn’t speak a word. I coulda kicked my own butt. It’s been my lifelong dream to yell ‘Free Bird’ at an actual Lynyrd Skynyrd show.”

Faggard had been taking measures to ensure his voice was ready for the concert.

“I’ve been social-isolating so that I’m not tempted to speak to anyone, much less yell “Free Bird!” I even missed the birth of my child last month because I knew I wouldn’t be able to resist. It’s that important to me,” says a tearful Faggard, “but now I’ve lost my chance.”

Faggard is now keeping vigil in the BancorpSouth Arena parking lot, lit cigarette in mouth, playing air guitar as “Free Bird” blasts from his truck’s cracked factory speakers.