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All Cats Are Grey in the Dark Episode 14: Ghosts of Christmas Past

*Warning: Explicit language and content*

All Cats Are Grey in the Dark is now part of the Truthseekers Podcast Network

In episode 14 post-holiday special, we discuss our personal horrible holiday stories and more!

Host: April Simmons

Co-Host: Sahara Holcomb

Theme + Editing by April Simmons

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Contact April at mangledfairy@gmail.com or Sahara at allcatsaregreyinthedark@mail.com

Call us at 662-200-1909 to share stories, questions, or feedback

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Shoutout podcasts this week: The Deep Dark Truth Podcast & Truthseekers Podcast Network

Credits: Our families lol

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The Rundown: Tuesday 1/21/20

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Good morning Tupelo! Today is Tuesday, January 21, 2020. It is the 21st day of the year. There are 345 days left in the year and 64 days left of winter! Valentine’s Day is in 24 days, and Spring starts in 58 days.


If you’d like to become a sponsor of our daily Rundown, please contact joshua.ballard@ourtupelo.com or call 662-260-1498


HAPPENING TODAY

Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:

Mugshots in Tupelo will be hosting Make-A-Wish Mid-South’s 11th Annual Waiting For Wishes at 5 p.m.. You are invited to attend a star-studded evening featuring local celebrity waiters, Wish Kid waiters, and fabulous food. There will also be a Silent Auction, as well as 10% of food sales and 100% of tips going towards granting local wishes.


In Fulton, check out STEM Story Time at the Itawamba County Pratt Memorial Library in Fulton, every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m..


 

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

In Tupelo —

Steele’s Dive will have Matt Nolan at 7 p.m.

Blue Canoe will have Jeff Plankenhorn + Scrappy Jud Newcomb at 7:30 p.m.

Old Venice will have Tuesday Night Trivia at 6 p.m.


 

FOOD TRUCKS

Tupelo’s Food Trucks can be found today at the following locations:

Taquería Ferrus is on West Main beside Computer Universe.

Local Mobile will be set up at TRI at Madison & Main St across from 1hr Martinizing from 11 until 1:30 p.m.

Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be at Best Buy today from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m..

Jo’s Cafe will be at Ballard Park on West Main Street from 11 until 1:30 p.m.


If we missed a listing you know of, please let us know!

Want us to know about something coming up? Just tag our Facebook page, or you can even mark us co-host on an event you are having on your Facebook event listing. You can also send us a message on our Facebook page, or shoot us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com and we will help you share it.

Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!

Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!


* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.

The Rundown: Monday 1/20/20

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Good morning Tupelo! Today is Monday, January 20, 2020. It is the 20th day of the year. There are 346 days left in the year and 65 days left of winter! Valentine’s Day is in 25 days, and Spring starts in 59 days. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day!


If you’d like to become a sponsor of our daily Rundown, please contact joshua.ballard@ourtupelo.com or call 662-260-1498


HAPPENING TODAY

Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:

Tupelo-Lee Humane Society invites you to Kitten Yoga! Kitten Yoga is held every Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Classes are $10 per person and will be taught by professional yoga instructors in an environment filled with kitten happiness!


The Saint Paul Christian Life Center will be having their annual MLK CELEBRATION at noon today. The Speaker is Minister Richard Price of The Green Street Church Of God In Christ. Entertainment provided by Geno Jones, and Focus Refreshments will be served after the Program.


North Mississippi Medical Center will host a free smoking cessation class for individuals who are trying to stop smoking or using other tobacco products. The classes will meet at 5:30 p.m. Mondays, in Room 21 of NMMC’s East Tower, 830 S. Gloster Street.


Blue Canoe will have Seth Power at 7:30 p.m.


FOOD TRUCKS

Tupelo’s Food Trucks can be found today at the following locations:

Taquería Ferrus is on West Main beside Computer Universe.

Local Mobile will be at Ballard Park on West Main Street from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be closed today.

Jo’s Cafe will be closed today.


If we missed a listing you know of, please let us know!

Want us to know about something coming up? Just tag our Facebook page, or you can even mark us co-host on an event you are having on your Facebook event listing. You can also send us a message on our Facebook page, or shoot us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com and we will help you share it.

Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!

Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!


* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.

A Growth Mindset

The brain is wired for learning new information. This new information, when put to use, is how humans and the world evolve. Evolving is necessary for positive change. Think about it. What if schools didn’t evolve, or families, or technology? Everything and everyone would literally be the same. No change would take place, therefore, growth would be nonexistent. However, we know this idea is practically impossible because humans biologically evolve from year to year (i.e. childhood to adulthood).

So it brings me to this: If humans are constantly evolving, then what makes one resistant to change? 

Most likely, the answer lies within the individual’s mindset or attitude. Sometimes the fear of the unknown or a lack of confidence in one’s ability can hinder progression. This may include progression in career, health, relationships, or even in the willingness to try new hobbies.

Being willing to cultivate a growth mindset can help increase a sense of control in your own abilities.

Instead of waiting for something to happen or believing in “bad luck,” when you actively develop a growth mindset, you are then understanding that every experience can be used as a tool for learning. A tool for self-growth.

When experiencing a negative situation such as a negative job interview, one can use that experience as an opportunity to learn better skills. For example, interviewing skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, etc.

The growth mindset doesn’t mean that we should ignore the feelings of disappointment and frustration, but rather we are choosing not to stay there. 

Learning to keep things in perspective is also an aspect of the growth mindset.

Remember, learning is choosing to evolve and learning is choosing to grow.

Don’t Interrupt The Quilting If You Know What’s Good For You

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Friends, how many of y’all remember quilting? You know, when women got together and sewed a quilt! Didn’t they call it piecing a quilt? And they always got together to do one!

I remember Granny Turner’s old house had hooks in the ceiling to hang the frames from! Y’all remember them old wood frames, thin strips of wood, with nail holes, so you could roll the quilt up. I know they took up the whole front room!

I still have Granny’s quilting frames! Do women still do that now? They seemed to enjoy themselves! Weren’t room for the men in the house, just the ladies — maybe that’s what they enjoyed! I don’t know! But there would be five or six ladies sewing at one time! And they always ran us little boys out of the house! “Go play out yonder!” (We spent a lot of time out yonder!)

Paw Paw said it was more like a hen party, whatever that was! I just remember all the thimbles, needles and thread! They would have the TV going loud, with “The Stories” on, and they would be sewing and laughing!

Paw Paw told us, “Why don’t y’all sneak in there! Crawl under that quilt frame and see what they talking about!”

Well we couldn’t resist that! We sneaked through the kitchen, and crawled under that quilt! They were just sewing, and spitting snuff, and talking about who was having a baby! Weren’t too much going on, but Jeff got tickled and they heard us!

Granny said, “I thought I told y’all to go play!”

And they proceeded to poke whatever they could reach with them sharp needles!

Well, we got out from there! FAST.

Paw Paw thought that was soo funny! We didn’t! Them needles were sharp, and them old women were pretty fast poking em too!

And I think somehow he knew that was gonna happen!

And life goes on, on Thompson Hill!

The Rundown: Saturday 1/18/20

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Good morning Tupelo! Today is Saturday, January 18, 2020. It is the 18th day of the year. There are 348 days left in the year and 60 days left of winter! Valentine’s Day is in 27 days, and Spring starts in 61 days. Don’t forget that Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the kids will be out of school in most places!


If you’d like to become a sponsor of our daily Rundown, please contact joshua.ballard@ourtupelo.com or call 662-260-1498


HAPPENING TODAY

Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Beak Knows Best.” Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to learn how you can determine what a bird might eat just by looking at its beak. Whether it’s long or short, skinny or fat, wide or thin, a bird’s beak can tell you a lot about the bird itself. This program starts at 10 a.m. and is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. The Parkway Visitor Center is located at milepost 266 on the Natchez Trace Parkway, near Tupelo, Mississippi. For additional information, please call 800-305-7417.

If you have little ones, don’t miss StoryTime with Barnes & Noble at Barnes Crossing today (and every Saturday) at 11 a.m. and then again at 3 p.m.

The second annual Sensory-Friendly Concert from the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is today at 2:00 p.m.. This concert is FREE and designed for audiences of all ages and abilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. This concert takes place in a relaxed environment where audience members are welcome to be who they are and enjoy music together with family and friends. Special consideration will be given to lights, sound, and length of concert. Headphones and a quiet room will also be available. The NMSO is proud to partner with the Autism Center of North MS for this special concert experience. Concert will take place at the BancorpSouth Conference Center.

Wear It Well is excited about making an impact on the community with their MLK Day of Service. They will be collect toiletries and purses/bags to fill to give to those in need. Please join in if you would like to help with packing the purses/bags. If you would like to donate money instead of toiletries, please do so at the website www.wearitwell.org For more information, call Katina Holland (662) 401-6331 or email info@wearitwell.org.

The author Stacia V. Hunter will be signing her book “The Gomer Anointing” on Saturday, January 18, 2020 12:00 PM – 2 PM at Barnes and Noble at The Mall at Barnes Crossing

The inaugural NMSO Discovery program will present the orchestra “in-the-round” allowing you to sit inside the ensemble, amongst the players, and experience the thrill of being a part of the orchestra. Principal Flute Danilo Mezzadri will be featured in Bach’s splendid suite for flute and strings. Maestro Byess will offer orchestral insights and present musical examples to illuminate the exotic world of the orchestra! Hosted by the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, this event will be at Bancorpsouth Conference Center at 7:30 p.m.

Bearded Villains of North Mississippi is hosting an annual beard competition at Steele’s Dive to celebrate the Mississippi Villains 4 Year Anniversary along with Bearded Villains South Mississippi. Sponsored by Mythic Beard Company, this Mythic Beard Battle will feature 11 categories. Registration opens at 4:30 p.m., and the Beard Competition starts at 5:30 p.m.. $15 registrations fee per category you enter! Funds from the beard competition will go towards getting food to students in need across North Mississippi. The goal is helping with school lunch debt and weekend snack packages for students in need.


In neighboring areas, these are a few things you might also be interested in:

In Saltillo, the Northstar Church is having a fundraiser at 5 p.m.. The Philippines Auction is a unique event to raise funds for Northstar Church’s mission trip to the Philippines. It is a time of joy, community, and grabbing some of those items that you didn’t know you needed. Items are donated by individuals or local businesses and will be auctioned off during the time of the event.

The Historic Elkin Theatre in Aberdeen invites you to this weekend’s showing of Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13). Regular admission is $5 each, and all concessions are $1 each. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the movie starts at 7 pm. Admissions and concessions are cash only.

Oxford Food Tours are excited to offer 6 unique tours during the 3rd annual Pop Up Oxford, a week long celebration of Oxford’s rich cultural scene! Join in as we eat and drink our way around the Historic Oxford Square. For more information regarding our tour offerings and a calendar of events please visit www.OxfordFoodTours.com

In Corinth, Crossroads Arena and B&S Party Inflatables present Crossroads Bouncy House! Doors open at 10:00 a.m., and will feature over 30 Jumping Inflatables, Face Painting, Train Rides, Basketball Shooting Contest, and more! All Day Wristbands $10 each and are available at the door. Kids 17 & Under must be accompanied by an Adult.


MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

In Tupelo:

Steele’s Dive will have Jason Childers at 9 p.m.

Blue Canoe will have Lady Couch at 9:30 p.m.

Romie’s Grocery will have MoJo at 7 p.m.

The Stables will have Eric Stogner and Tim Floyd at 9 p.m.

The Thirsty Devil will have Joecephus and the George Jonestown Massacre at 9 p.m.

In neighboring areas, you might also be interested in these events:

Legends in Fulton will have Tim Sheffield at 7 p.m.

Lep’s BBQ in Pontotoc will have Mississippi Queen at 7:30 p.m.


If we missed a listing you know of, please let us know!

Want us to know about something coming up? Just tag our Facebook page, or you can even mark us co-host on an event you are having on your Facebook event listing. You can also send us a message on our Facebook page, or shoot us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com and we will help you share it.

Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!

Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!


* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.

The Rundown: Friday 1/17/20

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Good morning Tupelo! Today is Friday, January 17, 2020. It is the 17th day of the year. There are 349 days left in the year and 61 days left of winter! Valentine’s Day is in 28 days, and Spring starts in 62 days.


If you’d like to become a sponsor of our daily Rundown, please contact joshua.ballard@ourtupelo.com or call 662-260-1498


HAPPENING TODAY

Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:

If you have little ones, don’t miss Storytime at Reed’s Gumtree Bookstore at 10:30 a.m.


MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

In Tupelo:

Steele’s Dive will have Proximity Rule at 9 p.m.

Blue Canoe will have Winston Ramble at 9:30 p.m.

Old Venice will have Chad Haughton, Jamie Houk, and Ronnie Mckeown

Romie’s Grocery will have Full Tilt at 7 p.m.

The Shade Tree Lounge will have Big Daddy Karaoke at 8 p.m.

The Stables will have Robbie Ross at 9 p.m.

Legends in Fulton will have Karaoke with Shona at 7:30 p.m.

Louie’s in Columbus will have Blacktop Ridge at 8 p.m.

Proud Larry’s in Oxford will have Neighbor Lady at 9 p.m.


FOOD TRUCKS

Tupelo’s Food Trucks can be found today at the following locations:

Taquería Ferrus is on West Main beside Computer Universe.

Gypsy Roadside Mobile and Local Mobile will be at Fairpark for Food Truck Friday.

Jo’s Cafe will be set up at Midtown Pointe from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.


If we missed a listing you know of, please let us know!

Want us to know about something coming up? Just tag our Facebook page, or you can even mark us co-host on an event you are having on your Facebook event listing. You can also send us a message on our Facebook page, or shoot us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com and we will help you share it.

Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!

Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!


* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.

The Rundown: Thursday 1/16/20

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Good morning Tupelo! Today is Thursday, January 16, 2020. It is the 16th day of the year. There are 350 days left in the year and 62 days left of winter! Valentine’s Day is in 29 days, and Spring starts in 63 days.


If you’d like to become a sponsor of our daily Rundown, please contact joshua.ballard@ourtupelo.com or call 662-260-1498


HAPPENING TODAY

Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:

Storyplay at the Lee County Library in Tupelo is today at 9:30am. Storyplay is a storytime program featuring songs, rhymes, activities, and books more suitable for the baby to toddler set. Play will be highlighted and embraced during this program and modifications will be presented to accommodate different abilities and age groups.


Tupelo High School is having their 2nd semester Open House this evening. Teachers will be available to meet with parents in their classrooms from 4-6pm.



MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

In Tupelo:

Steele’s Dive will have Jason Childers at 7 p.m.

Blue Canoe will have Robert Cline Jr at 7:30 p.m.

Old Venice will have Karaoke with DJ Dayton at 7 p.m.

Woody’s will have DJ E Karaoke at 8 p.m.

Miranda Lambert will be at the Bancorpsouth Arena tonight at 7 p.m.

Misbehavin’ will be at Tallahatchie Gourmet in New Albany tonight from 7 – 9 p.m.


FOOD TRUCKS

Tupelo’s Food Trucks can be found today at the following locations:

Taquería Ferrus is on West Main beside Computer Universe.

Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be at TBA from 11:30 until 2 p.m.

Local Mobile will be at TBA from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Jo’s Cafe will be at Longtown Medical Plaza from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.


If we missed a listing you know of, please let us know!

Want us to know about something coming up? Just tag our Facebook page, or you can even mark us co-host on an event you are having on your Facebook event listing. You can also send us a message on our Facebook page, or shoot us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com and we will help you share it.

Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!

Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!


* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.

Deep South Delicacies

Location: Deep South Delicacies

Address: Although she doesn’t have a storefront, Amanda had a custom kitchen built on her property for her new bakery, catering to others while remaining close to family. You may call in orders at (662) 255-7763.

Deep South Delicacies in Mooreville is a Local Bakery offering a variety of pies including old fashioned fried pies made completely from scratch. Also, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and more made-to-order southern delicacies!

Deep South Delicacies in Mooreville is the fruition of a dream for Amanda Sanderford decades in the making, learning to prepare traditional comfort foods at her mother’s side growing up.

Amanda says “Food has always been a big part of my families’ lives and always seems to bring folks together. It brings comfort for the grieving, celebration for the new mom and dad, and is overall an expression of love.”

After having a career as an RN for over 25 years, she was laid off due to unforeseen changes in the workplace. This however, gave Amanda the push she needed to turn her life long passion into her new career, catering to others through her love of cooking.

Amanda says her specialties are old fashioned fried pies made completely from scratch and original cookies including Mandy Cakes (Oatmeal Creme Pies), The Elvis (two banana oatmeal cookies sandwiched with peanut butter creme filling), and Pansy Ramseys (named after her grandmother, this cookie consist of two old fashioned tea cakes with chocolate frosting in between).

Some of Amanda’s other most requested baked goods are homemade layer cakes including strawberry, fresh carrot, Italian creme, German Chocolate, tradition chocolate, peanut butter and jelly, peanut butter with chocolate drizzle, yellow cake with raspberry or lemon filling iced with cream cheese, lemon icebox pies, pecan pies, chocolate and coconut pies, as well as fun treats for special occasions!

Deep South Delicacies will have expanded offerings soon, to include casseroles, meats, veggies, and more!

What I ordered: A little bit of everything!

For a sample menu, I was offered dumplings with roasted chicken, southern green beans, cornbread, and sweet tea. You can bet this country boy took that offer in a heartbeat! The green beans were loaded with pieces of meat for the perfect pairing. The dumplings was prepared with the chicken baked separately and added last for added spice and flavor. So good!!!

Amanda says that her type of cooking is traditional southern. “Food that taste like your best memories”

While visiting, I sampled several baked goods…you know, for research. From cupcakes and cookies, to made from scratch fried pies. After my tasting tour of several of her specialties, I found that Deep South Delicacies was the perfect name for Amanda’s bakery! Her fried pies alone, with tender flaky crust and fresh filling, will melt in your mouth!

Just a few menu items and pricing:

Fried pies ($4.00 each) apple and peach
The Elvis ($2.00 each) two banana oatmeal cookies with peanut butter filling
Pansy Ramsey’s ($2.00) two old fashioned tea cakes with chocolate frosting
Mandy Cakes ($2.00) homemade oatmeal cream pies
Select cupcakes ($1.25)
Three layer cakes ($40.00)

To learn more or to place an order, visit Deep South Delicacies on Facebook and instagram or call (662) 255-7763.

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The Rundown: Wednesday 1/15/20

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Good morning Tupelo! Today is Wednesday, January 15, 2020. It is the 15th day of the year. There are 351 days left in the year and 63 days left of winter! Valentine’s Day is in 30 days, and Spring starts in 64 days.


If you’d like to become a sponsor of our daily Rundown, please contact joshua.ballard@ourtupelo.com or call 662-260-1498


HAPPENING TODAY

Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:

WTVA/WLOV will be hosting the Northeast Mississippi Job Fair for community members who are looking for a job — or for a better career. The job fair will be from 9AM until 2PM at the BancorpSouth Conference Center, where you can meet over 50 employers looking for hardworking candidates just like you. For more information and a complete list of employers who will be on site, visit www.wtva.com/features/job-fair/


Chik-Fil-A in Tupelo hosts Breakfast and BINGO every Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m.. This event is free and open to the public, and kids are also welcomed guests. All first time bingo guests may receive a free coffee!



MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

In Tupelo:

Steele’s Dive will have Karly Clayton at 7 p.m.

Blue Canoe will have The Wallens at 7:30 p.m.

Old Venice will have Misbehavin’ at 7 p.m.

The Shade Tree Lounge will have Big Daddy Karaoke at 8 p.m.


FOOD TRUCKS

Tupelo’s Food Trucks can be found today at the following locations:

Taquería Ferrus is on West Main beside Computer Universe.

Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be at Longtown Medical Plaza, by the Women’s Hospital, today, from 11 until 2 p.m..

Local Mobile will be downtown by the banks at Spring and Troy Street from 11 until 1:30 p.m..

Jo’s Cafe will be at Ballard Park from 11 until 1:30 p.m..


If we missed a listing you know of, please let us know!

Want us to know about something coming up? Just tag our Facebook page, or you can even mark us co-host on an event you are having on your Facebook event listing. You can also send us a message on our Facebook page, or shoot us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com and we will help you share it.

Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!

Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!


* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.