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Easter Activities for the Whole Family, Pets too!

Joshua Ballard
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Easter Egg Hunts

-April 11th

5:00-7:00 p.m. Panhellic Easter Egg Hunt Presented by Ole Miss Panhellenic at The Grove Oxford

-April 13th

10:00-11:30 a.m. Easter Celebration with Alice in Wonderland and the Easter Bunny at Treehouse Toys Oxford

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt at Howard Stafford Park Pontotoc

10:30 a.m.- Noon Houston’s Free Easter Eggstravaganza at Joe Brigance Memorial Park presented by First Baptist Church Houston MS & Houston First United Methodist Church

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Easter Extravaganza 2019 at Celebration Church Tupelo

10:00 a.m. Park Along the River. Annual Easter Egg Hunt Presented by New Albany Civitan Club $2.00 per Child

11:00 a.m. Forward Church Easter Eggstravaganza at Fulton City Park

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt at Tishomingo State Park

2:00 p.m. Booneville Blue Devils Baseball Relay for Life Easter Egg Hunt at Booneville Baseball Field. Pictures with the Players $2.00 per Child

3:00-5:00 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt at Saltillo City Park

-April 14th

1:00-2:00 p.m. CBC Easter Egg Hunt & Ice Cream Social at Crossroads Baptist Church Corinth

-April 15th

5:00-8:00 p.m. Pampered Paws 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs! at Pampered Paws Animal Hospital Oxford

-April 18th

4:00 p.m. Night on Main presented by Amory Main Street Inc. There will be bunny pictures, adult egg hunt, and kid’s glow hunt

6:30-9:30 p.m. FCC Member’s Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt at Fulton Country Club, Fulton, MS

-April 19th

10:00-11:30 a.m. Community Egg Hunt sponsored by Nmmc Hospital & Relias Healthcare at Ballard Park at the soccer fields on the south side. There will also be bike and helmet safety information. NMMC Orthopaedic Trauma Clinic Bunny will be present along with Vince & Larry of the Crash Test Dummies.

10:30 a.m. Spring Dance Party & Egg Hunt at Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library

7:00-9:00 p.m. Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt at Smithville Baptist Church

-April 20th

9:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt at the 2nd Annual Communit Day at Lafayette County Fire Department

10:00 a.m. Free Easter Egg Hunt Presented by Connect Church Tupelo and White Hill Baptist Church at Veteran’s Memorial Park

10:00 a.m.-Noon Community Easter Egg Hunt at Mantachie City Park

10:00 a.m. 2019 Easter Egg Hunt at First Baptist Church Saltillo

10:00 a.m.-Noon Faith Baptist Church Saltillo Easter Egg Hunt

10:00 a.m. First Baptist Church of Pontotoc Easter Egg Hunt at Dairy Property

10:00 a.m.-Noon Easter Kid’s Festival at East Booneville Baptist Church

11:00 a.m. Unity Community Egg Hunt at Unity Community Center Guntown

11:00 a.m. There is a Way! Easter BBQ & Egg Hunt at Anchor Church Verona

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Easter Outreach Presented by Crosswind Ministry, Corinth, MS. at Farmington Arms Apts

2:00 p.m. Pontotoc County Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by Thaxton Baptist Church at Thaxton Park

2:00-5:00 p.m. Nettleton Community Easter Egg Hunt at Pine Grove Baptist Church

-April 21st

10:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt at Real Life

-April 28th

1:00-3:00 p.m. Pig’s Easter Paint Party! “God Made You Egg-stra Special” Presented by The Many Adventures of Pig at Park Along the River. New Albany

Hunts

-April 11th

5:00-7:00 p.m. Panhellic Easter Egg Hunt Presented by Ole Miss Panhellenic at The Grove Oxford

-April 13th

10:00-11:30 a.m. Easter Celebration with Alice in Wonderland and the Easter Bunny at Treehouse Toys Oxford

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt at Howard Stafford Park Pontotoc

10:30 a.m.- Noon Houston’s Free Easter Eggstravaganza at Joe Brigance Memorial Park presented by First Baptist Church Houston MS & Houston First United Methodist Church

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Easter Extravaganza 2019 at Celebration Church Tupelo

11:00 a.m. Forward Church Easter Eggstravaganza at Fulton City Park

3:00-5:00 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt at Saltillo City Park

-April 14th

1:00-2:00 p.m. CBC Easter Egg Hunt & Ice Cream Social at Crossroads Baptist Church Corinth

-April 15th

5:00-8:00 p.m. Paws Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs! at Pampered Paws Animal Hospital Oxford

-April 18th

4:00 p.m. Night on Main presented by Amory Main Street Inc. There will be bunny pictures, adult egg hunt, and kid’s glow hunt

6:30-9:30 p.m. FCC Member’s Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt at Fulton Country Club, Fulton, MS

-April 19th

10:00-11:30 a.m. Community Egg Hunt sponsored by Nmmc Hospital & Relias Healthcare at Ballard Park at the soccer fields on the south side. There will also be bike and helmet safety information. NMMC Orthopaedic Trauma Clinic Bunny will be present along with Vince & Larry of the Crash Test Dummies.

10:30 a.m. Spring Dance Party & Egg Hunt at Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library

7:00-9:00 p.m. Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt at Smithville Baptist Church

-April 20th

9:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt at the 2nd Annual Communit Day at Lafayette County Fire Department

10:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt at Veteran’s Memorial Park

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Community Easter Egg Hunt at Mantachie City Park

10:00 a.m. 2019 Easter Egg Hunt at First Baptist Church Saltillo

11:00 a.m. Unity Community Egg Hunt at Unity Community Center

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Easter Outreach Presented by Crosswind Ministry, Corinth, MS. at Farmington Arms Apts

2:00 p.m. Pontotoc County Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by Thaxton Baptist Church at Thaxton Park 2

-April 21st

10:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt at Real Life

Meet the Easter Bunny

Thomas Street Apothecary SPREAD THE NEWS……THE EASTER BUNNY IS COMING!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Friday, April 5th, 12th, & 19th 3:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6th, 13th, & 20th 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18th 3:00-6:00 p.m.


March 30th-April 20th Photos with the Easter Bunny at The Mall at Barnes Crossings Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. & Sundays 12:30-6:00 p.m.

Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at The Mall at Barnes Crossings April 1st, 8th, & 15th 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Bunny Cares Event Sensory Friendly Event for People with Special Needs & Their Family at The Mall at Barnes Crossings April 7th 10:00 a.m.-Noon

April 6th Walmart New Albany – Park Plaza Dr will have the Easter Bunny 12:00-4:00 p.m.

April 6th Easter Bunny at The Bead Shack for New Albany Main Street Association Spring Open House.

April 18th Bunny Pictures during Eggciting Night on Main in Amory

April 19th @ 4:00 p.m.NMMC Trauma Dept. Bunny and Vince & Larry of the Crash Test Dummies will be at Ballard Park Tupelo Ms during the Community Egg Hunt 10:00-11:30 a.m. They will be at the soccer field on the south side.Hop on Down to see the Easter bunny at Approved Auto Sales in Fulton on April 19th 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. There will be pictures, snacks, crafts, and giveaways.

Plays

April 12th-14th Passion Play 2019 at First Baptist Church Tupelo April 12th-14th 7:00-9:00 p.m. & April 13th 2:00-4:00 p.m.

April 12th-14th New Albany Passion Play 2019 at First Baptist Church New Albany Mississippi @ 7:00 p.m.

April 20th Easter Eve: The Great Vigil of Easter at All Saints’ Episcopal Church @ 7:00 p.m.

Crafts

April 11th Lunch & Learn at GumTree Museum of Art @ 11:30 a.m. Learn how to dye eggs with natural dyes with Amy Andrews. Lunch will be served. Cost is $10.00.

April 12th Hands in Clay at Reed’s Department Store – Downtown by appointment only.

April 28th Pig’s Easter Paint Party! “God Made You Egg-stra Special” Presented by The Many Adventures of Pig at Park Along the River. New Albany 1:00-3:00 p.m. Please RSVP by commenting or messaging The Many Adventures of Pig on Facebook.

April 28th Pig’s Easter Paint Party! “God Made You Egg-stra Special” Presented by The Many Adventures of Pig at Park Along the River. New Albany 1:00-3:00 p.m. Please RSVP by commenting or messaging The Many Adventures of Pig on Facebook.

April Cami Jo Cares is having an Easter Contest. Two ways to enter and there will be multiple winners. It also includes adults. First way to win: draw, paint, or sketch the Easter Bunny planting eggs or enjoying the weather. Tag Cami Jo Cares on FB or Hashtag #EasterFamilyFun. Second way to win: visit Wet Paint and paint anything. Take a picture and follow the same routine. Winners will be chosen at the end of the month!

Fundraisers

Saltillo Jr. Women’s Club will egg your yard on April 19th or 20th. Please, order by April 8th. They will cover Saltillo and Guntown. Contact saltillojrwomensclub@gmail.com for more information.

The Rundown April 6th

Joshua Ballard
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Good Saturday Morning, and welcome to the Rundown! Today is Saturday, April 2th, 2019 and it is the 96th day of the year. There are 271 days left in this year. Summer arrives in 76 days and Easter is in 15 days.

Weather Outlook

Please stay weather aware today. Keep your eyes and ears on the weather at WTVA – The Weather Authority:

Several fronts and some low pressure area will work their way across our area over the next several days. This will give our area some off and on chances for some showers and thunderstorms at times. Some of the thunderstorms will be on the heavy and hefty side at times. One of those rounds will be later on Saturday. Another round of some heavier activity will be in our area on Sunday. Most of the high temperatures over the next several afternoons will be in the 70s to maybe some 80s at times, if enough sunshine prevails. Overnight low temperatures will be mainly in the 50s and 60s.

Food Truck

Jo’s Cafe is in Saltillo at the corner of Second & Mobile Street Breakfast & Lunch for the Saltillo Git-Down Car & Bike Show!

Taquería Ferrus is beside Computer Universe on W. Main 10:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Goku Japanese Express is behind Dollar General Pontotoc, MS on West Reynolds St. 12:00-8:00 p.m.

Polly Wangos, Pontotoc/Houston TBA

Southern Bugz on North Gloster Street across from Outback Steakhouse (Tupelo, MS) 12:00-7:00 p.m.

Tupelo 2 Go LLC will be Making a Special Delivery of a 3-Course Meal to Queen’s Reward Meadery 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Today & Tonight

TDGA presents April Fools Doubles Disc Golf at Trace State Park @ 7:00 a.m.

Phlebotomy Class at Morrison’s Family Services, LLC @ 8:00 a.m.

New 2 U – The Children’s Consignment Event of Northeast… 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Kid’s Workshop at The Home Depot 9:00 a.m.-Noon

Sunday School-Successful Strategies for Teaching Across Generations at White Hill Baptist Church @ 9:00 a.m.

Corinth Civil War Relic at Crossroads Arena 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

44th Annual Aberdeen Southern Heritage Spring Pilgrimage Aberdeen Pilgrimage Association 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The Easter Bunny at The Mall at Barnes Crossings 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Mississippi High School Film Competition at Malco Tupelo Commons Cinema Grill @ 10:00 a.m.

Dulcimer at Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center @ 10:oo a.m. & Wildflower Walk at Chickasaw Village

Tupelo Elvis Club Scholarship Finals at Elvis Presley Birthplace 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Spring Open House at New Albany Main Street Association.

Easter Bunny will be at The Bead Shack @ 10:00 a.m.Easter Egg Hunt at Booneville City Park & Recreation West Side Park 10:00 a.m.-Noon

Educator Appreciation Day at Barnes & Noble (Tupelo, MS) 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Building Your Financial Legacy at Tender Care 10:00 a.m.-Noon

Story Time: Family Forever: A Story of Families and Autism at Barnes & Noble (Tupelo, MS) 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Family Recreation Swim at Tupelo Aquatic Center Noon-5:00 p.m.

Easter Bunny at Walmart New Albany – Park Plaza Dr Noon-4:00 p.m.

Taco Hop at Starkville, Mississippi Main Street 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Spring Fair at Columbus Fairgrounds Noon-11:00 p.m.

It’s a Puppy & Kitten Show! at Tupelo-Lee Humane Society 1:00-3:00 p.m.

April Monthly Meeting at Firehouse Subs – Tupelo, MS @ 1:00 p.m.

Crawfish Boil at Stables Tupelo @ 2:00 p.m.

Children’s Weaving Workshop at Farmhouse Tupelo 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Aberdeen Easter Extravaganza hosted by JWL Easter Egg Hunt @ the Bluff 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Cottage Tea Room Teas at Cottage Tea Room @ 2:00 p.m.

Annual Fish Fry at Dorsey Friendship Volunteer Fre DPT 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Selma the Musical:The Untold Stories at Ths Performing Arts Center @ 7:00 p.m.

Annual GumTree Museum of Art Gala “For the Love of Art” Tupelo Country Club @ 7:00 p.m.

Tupelo Film Festival at Malco Tupelo Commons Cinema Grill @ 7:00 p.m.

Ole Miss Jazz Ensemble featuring The Mississippians at Link Centre @ 7:30 p.m.

PCA Rodeo at Covered K Arena, LLC 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Live Music

Lauren Andersen at Blue Canoe @ 9:30 p.m.

Stars Never Sleeps at Stables Tupelo @ 9:00 p.m.

Critical Hour at The Thirsty Devil @ 9 p.m.

Karaoke at Woody’s Tupelo 8:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Eric Stogner & Tim Floyd at Legends Sports Grille 8:30-11:30 p.m.

DJ Doc J at Montgomery’s On Main @ 8:00 p.m.

Ben & the Mechanix at SMITH @ 8:30 p.m.

AC Freeman LIVE at Romie’s Grocery @ 8:00 p.m.

A Boy Named Banjo at Proud Larry’s @ 9:00 p.m.

Wishbone at Forklift @ 7:00 p.m.Cole Decker at Big Bad Breakfast 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

DJ-E Eric Ryan at American Legion Baldwyn 8:00-11:45 p.m.

Karly at New Albany Home and Garden Show Noon-2:00 p.m.

Keith & Margie Wayward Priest, Seed Tick Road, & The Wright Moves for Benefit of Tres Turner at The Mossy Oak Store West Point

Jason Childers & Co. at Denim & Diamonds:

A Benefit Supporting Itawamba Crossroads RanchSheffield Manor @ 6:00 p.m.

David East & Swinging Lads Band at Tupelo Country Club for the For the Love of Art – GumTree Art Gala @ 7:00 p.m.

Be Kind/Give Back/Pay It Forward

Help the Lee County Library replenish their Blessing Box. Every canned item donated will remove $1.00 of late fines. Even if you do not have any late fines, you can still clean your pantry and help your local community.

On This Day

National Love Our Children Day! This is a day celebrated annually on the first Sunday in April, as an initiative of Love Our Children USA. A day to acknowledge the value of children, to educate parents of the importance of showing love, protection, and respect. We need to strengthen families and spread awareness for efforts to keep our children safe. Go hug your child or a child dear to you. Talk to them and just ask how they are and let them know they are loved!

National Sorry Charlie Day! Today we need to think about the times we have been rejected. This gives us an opportunity to reflect on how we survived the rejection and learned from it. I know I have been rejected many times. I have also reacted several different ways. How can you strengthen your circumstances?

National Caramel Popcorn Day! Popcorn is always better with caramel or lots of butter. Caramel popcorn coated with a sugar or molasses based caramel candy! Grab a movie and some caramel popcorn!

National Student-Athlete Day! Nationally recognized on today but celebrated throughout March and April at NCAA Colleges and Universities. It recognizes the accomplishments of student-athletes who excel in the classroom, on the field, and give back to their community. Do you know a student-athlete? Whether he/she is in school or college, congratulate them today!

National Teflon Day! Teflon is a tough synthetic resin made by polymerizing tetrafluroethylene, used coat non-stick cooking utensils and cookware. It is also used to make seals and bearings. It also can refer to an individual who can handle criticism or attack with no effect. I know Teflon makes cooking better. I guess it could make feelings better too especially when it comes to rejection.

National Tartan Day! A celebration of Scottish Heritage, on this day in 1320, which was the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath. This was the Scottish Declaration of Independence. The American Independence was modified from this. It also recognizes the achievements of Americans with Scottish descent. There are typically parades of bag pipes bands, Highland dancing, and Scottish-themed events.

National Poetry Month! The aim of this day is to highlight the legacy and ongoing achievements of American poets. It is to encourage the reading of poems, assist teachers in bringing poetry to their classroom, and encourage support for poets and poetry. Are you a poet or do you know one? Take a minute and write a poem, rhyme, or haiku!

Famous Birthdays- Peyton List turns 21. Todd Chrisley is 50. Merle Haggard (1937-2018) Tom Sawyer is 39. James Watson turns 90. Raphael (1483-1520) Jalen Mills is 25. Sterling Sharpe turns 54. Paul Daniels (1938-2016) Rafael Correa is 56.

Word of the Day: Flagellate is to whip of flog.

Quote of the Day: It is not enough to do good; one must do it the right the way. -John Viscount Morley of Blackburn

That’s what I can find for today, but if you have something else you know about, or have an upcoming event you are interested in promoting, please message us or drop it in a comment below. We have options to offer a birthday giveaway. We just need more announcements. Please, flood our comments or inboxes with your birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions, etc. Let us serve you and make a public announcement. We will also do personal greetings.

Thanks everyone! It is a pleasure to serve you and keep you informed! Have a satisfactory Saturday and relaxing weekend!

Be Actively Good, Share Love, and Make Mr. Rodgers Happy!

The Rundown April 5th

Joshua Ballard
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Good Friday Morning, and welcome to the Rundown! Today is Friday, April 26th, 2019 and it is the 95th day of the year. There are 270 days left in this year. Summer arrives in 76 days and Easter is in 16 days.

Weather Outlook

That rain came in strong. It was pretty rough for awhile. Let us take a look at WTVA – The Weather Authority forecast for the day:

A few isolated showers will linger in our area through portions of our Friday morning. Mostly cloudy, with a high in the upper 70s. Calm wind. This evening, patchy fog after 1:00 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low in the upper 50s. Calm wind.

Food Truck

Taquería Ferrus is beside Computer Universe on W. Main 10:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Goku Japanese Express is behind Dollar General Pontotoc, MS on West Reynolds St. 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Polly Wangos, Pontotoc/Houston TBAFood

Truck Friday at Fair Park starring Big Bad Wolf Truck 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. & local MOBILE with Smashed Meatball Po-Boys & Classic Cheeseburgers as the specials! 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 615-337-2660 & Indulge Mobile Please go Indulge! & MS Edible Bliss 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. & Brunch Box

Jos Cafe is at Ballard Park 11:00 a.m.-1:30’ish p.m.

Southern Bugz on North Gloster Street across from Outback Steakhouse 12:00-7:00 p.m.

Indulge Mobile at Queen’s Reward Meadery @ 5:00 p.m.

Today & Tonight

Mississippi Emergency Nurses Conference at Northeast Mississippi Medical Center Hospital @ 7:30 a.m.

Dyslexia and Related Learning Differences Conference at Bost Extension Center 7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

Black Prairie Helice at Prairie Wildlife @ 8:00 a.m.

44th Annual Aberdeen Southern Heritage Spring Pilgrimage at Aberdeen Pilgrimage Association 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The Easter Bunny at The Mall at Barnes Crossings 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

New 2 U – The Children’s Consignment Event of Northeast… at Tupelo Furniture Market Bldg. 5 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Story Time at Reed’s (Reed’s Downtown Tupelo) @ 10:30 a.m.

Bud & Burgers at Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Denim & Diamonds at Sheffield Manor @ 6:00 p.m.

9th Annual In-Water Easter Egg Hunt at Tupelo Aquatic Center @ 6:00 p.m.

Spring Fair at Columbus Fairgrounds 6:00-11:00 p.m.

Kid’s Night Out at Journey Church 6:15-10:00 p.m.

Steel Magnolias at The Elkin Theatre @ 6:30 p.m.

Tupelo Film Festival at Malco Tupelo Commons Cinema Grill @ 7:00 p.m.

Candlelight Tour of Bella Vida at Aberdeen Pilgrimage 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Revival Services with Pastor Greg Locke at Unity Broadcasting UBN @ 7:00 p.m.

Trivia at Theos feedmill @ 7:00 p.m.PCA Rodeo at Covered K Arena, LLC 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Live Music

Midnight Revel at Blue Canoe @ 9:30-11:45 p.m.

Madrik at Proud Larry’s @ 9:00 p.m.

Hannah Roye at Legends Sports Grille @ 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Chance Stanley at The Shed @ 8:00 p.m.

Vinnie C. at Stables Tupelo @ 9:00-11:45 p.m.

Cole Decker at Moe’s Original BBQ- Oxford, MS 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Shawn Austin at Montgomery’s On Main @ 7:00 p.m.

Greg Dillard at Sydnei’s Grill & Catering 7:30-10:00 p.m.

DJ-E at SMITH 8:30-11:45 p.m.Brad Foutch at Forklift 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Jobe Fortner & Drew Parker at Rick’s Cafe 8:00-11:00 p.m.

South of Memphis at Bruce VFW And Auxiliary 5571 Kitchen /canteen @ 7:30 p.m.

Twenty2Seven at Lep’s BBQ @ 7:30 p.m.

Zak Attack at DBMC Clubhouse @ 8:00 p.m.

Karaoke at SMITH @ 8:30 p.m.

Bikini Frankenstein at Steele’s Dive @ 9:00 p.m.

Anthony Zappo at The Driskills Fish & Steak @ 7:00 p.m.

On This Day

In 1994, Kurt Cobain, front man of Nirvana was found dead in his Lake Washington Blvd. home. He died by suicide of self-inflicted gunshot wound. Kurt Cobain is remembered as one of the most iconic and influential rock musicians in the history of alternative music. – Wikipedia.Com

National Go for Broke Day! Go for broke is an Hawaiian pidgin phrase of “to wager everything.” A World War 2 Motto in the Japanese-American military unit of the 442nd Infantry Regiment.

National Caramel Day! Caramel is a brown confectionery product made by heating a variety of sugars. Caramel is one of my favorite cakes and ice cream topping. It goes will with chocolate in candy and clusters. Go devour some caramel today.

National Read a Road Map Day! This day is set aside to encourage us to improve our map reading skills. Due to advanced technology, and the making of GPS and map applications, most people do not read maps anymore. This was a requirement for me in the 8th grade. I can read a map very well as long as I know the direction. Go grab a map and educate yourself. You never know when you will not have any service!

National Deep Dish Pizza Day! The deep dish pizza is a popular style pizza originating in Chicago. It is baked in a pan and gives the pizza its high edge and deep surface for large amounts of cheese and pizza sauce. This used to be my favorite style of pizza crust until I discovered thin & crispy. I like a variety. Stop by your favorite pizza spot and indulge on some pan pizza today!

National Inventor’s Month! This is a celebration of invention and creativity started in 1998. The United Inventors Association of the USA (UIA-USA), the Academy of Applied Science, and the Inventors’ Digest magazine created this. Do you have an idea or invention? This month is the month to have it patented or acknowledged. Do you know someone who has an idea? This month is the month to encourage them!

Famous Birthdays- Pharrell Williams is 46. Rachel Ballinger turns 28. Bette Davis (1908-1989) Sterling K. Brown is 43. Judge Greg Mathis turns 59. Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) Diamond Dallas Page is 53. Colin Powell turns 82. Gregory Peck (1916-2003)

Word of the Day: Anthophobia is fear of flowers.

Quote of the Day: I found out that when you get married the man becomes the head of the house. And the woman becomes the neck, and she turns the head any way she wants to. -Yakov Smirnoff

That’s what I can find for today, but if you have something else you know about, or have an upcoming event you are interested in promoting, please message us or drop it in a comment below.

We are going to be making some announcements so stay tuned and don’t miss out. You can still submit your birthdays and anniversaries. I will be announcing them each day as they occur. We will be working towards a weekly drawing for a special celebration from us to you! You can comment here, message us or me Tasha Marie. You can even send a personalized greeting.

Thanks, everyone, and have a fantastical Friday!

Be Actively Good, Share Love, and Make Mr. Rodgers Happy!

The Rundown April 4th

Joshua Ballard
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Good Thursday Morning, and welcome to the Rundown! Today is Thursday, April 4th, 2019 and it is the 94th day of the year. There are 271 days left in this year. Summer arrives in 78 days and Easter is in 17 days.

Weather Outlook

I do not know if I am ready for showers. I sure have been enjoying the sunshine. Hopefully, it will clear out all the cold mornings. Let us check our local WTVA – The Weather Authority forecast for the day:

Showers and thunderstorms. High in the upper 60s. South southewast wind 5-10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a 1/4 and 1/2 of an inch possible.

Tonight, showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1:00 a.m., then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low in the upper 50s. South southeast wind 5-10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a 1/2 and 3/4 quarters of an inch possible.

Food Trucks

Taqueria Ferrus is beside Computer Universe on W. Main St. 10:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.Goku Japanese Express is behind Dollar General Pontotoc, MS on West Reynolds St. 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

local MOBILE is at MidTown Pointe on Industrial Road across from the Tupelo High School Baseball Field with Chicken & Sausage Gumbo as specials! 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 615-337-2660

Jo’s Cafe is at Longtown Medical Plaza 11:00 a.m.-1:30’ish p.m. with Full Menu, Ribeyes and Low Carb

Indulge Mobile TBA

Big Bad Wolf Truck & Gypsy Roadside Mobile & local MOBILE will be at What A Novel Affair at BancorpSouth Conference Center 6:00 p.m.-Until

Today & Tonight

Kindergarten Registration at Lee County, MS Schools

4th Annual Bassfest at J.P. Coleman-Pickwick Lake 4:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.2019

Stop the Hurt Conference at BancorpSouth Conference Center @ 8:00 a.m.

Story Play for Babies & Toddlers at Lee County Library @ 9:30 a.m.

The Easter Bunny at The Mall at Barnes Crossings 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

New2U-The Children’s Consignment Event of North Mississippi at Tupelo Furniture Market Bldg. 5 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Going to Golgotha Lenten Luncheon Service presented by Tupelo Ministerial Association at St James Catholic Church @ Noon

Splish Splash at Tupelo Aquatic Center 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Learning Express Library Workshop at Lee County Library @ 3:00 p.m.

Brushstrokes for Bramlett at POWERHOUSE @ 4:00 p.m.

Cornelius & Anthony Cut & Light with Todd & Trip at Spring Street Cigars 5:00-10:00 p.m.

Minerva Open House at Minerva Art Gallery – Salon 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Understanding Birds Through Drawing with David Allen Sibley at The University of Mississippi Museum 5:3o-6:30 p.m.

What A Novel Affair at BancorpSouth Conference Center @ 6:00 p.m.

Free Business School: Color to Success at Thai Garden Restaurant 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Women’s Self-Defense Class at Oxford Police Department 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Spring Fair at Columbus Fairgrounds 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Water Babies at NMMC Wellness Center 6:15-6:45 p.m.

Sip N Paint at Montgomery’s On Main @ 6:30 p.m. Contact Brenda Zinn @ 662-297-4386.

Tupelo Film Festival at Malco Tupelo Commons Cinema Grill @ 7:00 p.m.

Revival Services with Pastor Greg Locke at Unity Broadcasting UBN 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Live Music

Karaoke at Woody’s Tupelo 8:30-11:45 p.m.

Hannah+Karly at Steele’s Dive 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Aries Marquis at Blue Canoe @ 8:00 p.m.

DJ-E Karaoke at Old Venice Pizza Co. – Tupelo 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Hudson Moore & Cannon Cox at Rick’s Cafe @ 8:00 p.m.

Eric Stogner with Tim Floyd at The Driskills Fish & Steak @ 6:30 p.m.

Tim Sheffield at Legends Sports Grille @ 7:00 p.m.

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Be Kind/Give Back/Pay It Forward

Attend What A Novel Affair tonight benefiting Lee County Library. Guests will enjoy live music and several dishes prepared by local food trucks. There will be a live auction and a silent auction. Events begin at 6:00 p.m. at the BancorpSouth Conference Center. Tickets are required for the event. A Novel affair an annual fundraiser. The proceeds will go towards purchasing a new bookmobile. The majority of the library’s funding comes from the City of Tupelo – Mayor’s Office and Lee County. They are also supported by a generous group of volunteers called Friends of the Library. They are the hosts of the event. If you cannot make it to the event, you can still donate for the cause.

On This Day

On a Roman Calendar, this day is known as the day before the nones of April.

In 1865, American Civil War: A day after Union forces capture Richmond, Virginia, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln visits the Confederate Capital.

In 1923, Warner Bros. Pictures opened its doors for business with the four founders of the company: Jack Warner, Harry Warner, Albert Warner, and Sam Warner.

National Cordon Bleu Day! A savory roulade dish made with chicken (or veal), ham and Swiss cheese, breaded, then pan-fried. One of my many favorite dishes. Think I will hop over to @arbys and give @shirley montes a visit. They have the meat!

World Day for Mine Awareness & Assistance in Mine Action! On December 8, 2005, The United Nations General Assembly declared this day, each year, shall be observed. It called for continued efforts by States, with the assistance of the United Nations and relevant organizations, to foster the establishment and development of national mine-action capacities. This is in countries where mines and explosive remnants of war constitute a serious threat to the safety, health, and the lives of the civilian population, or an impediment to social and economic development. Visit UN.org for more information.

National Walk Around Things Day! A day believed to be for superstitious or safety conscious people to remind us to avoid walking under ladders, for example. What is a superstition you have? What do yo avoid?

National Hug a Newsperson Day! Celebrate your favorite newspaper reporter, TV anchor, photojournalist, editor, or radio personality. I am sure @wtva news and @daily journal have several that need a hug. Tag OurTupelo when you get that hug! There are local newspersons and photojournalists here at OurTupelo, but I will save them a tag!

National School Librarian Month! The American Association of School Librarians’ reserves this day to celebrate school librarians and their programs. In 1985, this was first celebrated. School librarians are encouraged to create activities to help their school and local community understand the essential role that strong school library programs play in a student’s education career.

Famous Birthdays- Robert Downey Jr. Turns 53. Jamie Lynn Spears is 27. Heath Ledger (1979-2008) Lisa Schwartz is 35. Graham Norton turns 55. Maya Angelou (1928-2014) Jill Scott turns 46. Lisa Ray also turns 46. David Cross is 54. Anthony Perkins (1932-1992) Grumpy Cat is 6. Muddy Waters (1915-1983)

Word of the Day: Congee is a Chinese rice gruel eaten for breakfast.

Quote of the Day: Thought means life, since those who do not think so do not live in any high or real sense. Thinking makes the man. -A. Bronson Alcott

That’s what I can find for today, but if you have something else you know about, or have an upcoming event you are interested in promoting, please message us or drop it in a comment below. We are going to be making some announcements so stay tuned and don’t miss out.You can still submit your birthdays and anniversaries. I will be announcing them each day as they occur. We will be working towards a weekly drawing for a special celebration from us to you! We will not know if you do not let us know, so don’t be shy.

Thanks everyone, and thriving Thursday and fanatical Friday’s Eve!

Be Actively Good, Share Love, and Make Mr. Rodgers Happy!

Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit at BancorpSouth Arena

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Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit at BancorpSouth Arena
Photo Credit: Marla Gibson Imagery

Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, including wife, Amanda Shires, brought southern gothic fire to Tupelo at the BancorpSouth Arena on Sunday, March, 31st.

Mainstream Radio has still not embraced Jason Isbell yet, but that certainly did not stop the fans from coming and filling up the seats in Tupelo for such an amazing show.

Amanda Shires opened the show, and then accompanied Jason for his set on the violin and backup vocals.

Amanda Shires is a singer-songwriter and violin player from Texas who has released 6 solo albums, including her latest work, 2018’s “To The Sunset”.

She has also collaborated with several well-known artists such as John Prine, Chris Isaak, Todd Snider, and the Thrift Store Cowboys.

Amanda Shires also won a Grammy Award for her work with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit in 2018 on the album “The Nashville Sound”.

Jason’s musical journey started when he was a teenager in Northern Alabama but cumulated when he joined Southern Rock Group “Drive-By Truckers” when he was 22 years old. He parted with them in 2007 and started on his solo career, which to this date, has earned him a total of 4 Grammy wins including Best Americana Album twice.

Isbell’s band, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, is primarily made up of musicians from the Muscle Shoals, Alabama, area.

The lineup is:

Sadler Vaden, guitar, backup vocals – also of Drivin’ N Cryin’
Jimbo Hart, bass, backup vocals
Derry DeBorja, keyboard, accordion, backup vocals – formerly of Son Volt
Chad Gamble, drums, backup vocals
Amanda Shires, fiddle, backup vocals

Photo Credit: Marla Gibson Imagery

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit performed original selections that spanned across his entire catalog of music including one of my favorites aptly titled “Tupelo”.

Photo Credit: Marla Gibson Imagery

He brought along his 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar named “Red Eye” an iconic guitar formerly owned by Ed King of Lynyrd Skynyrd until his passing, and used it for a majority of the show. Referencing Tupelo’s own Paul Thorn and finishing the show with a blazing cover of The Allman Brothers Band “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed”, followed by Fleetwood Mac’s “Oh Well” it was a great night for music lovers at Tupelo’s BancorpSouth Arena.

Photo Credit: Marla Gibson Imagery

For more information on Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit check out http://www.jasonisbell.com

For more information on Amanda Shires check out http://amandashiresmusic.com/

Jason Isbell singing Tupelo on Austin City Limits

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The Rundown April 3rd

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Good Wednesday Morning, and welcome to the Rundown! Today is Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 and it is the 93rd day of the year. There are 272 days left in this year. Summer arrives in 79 days and Easter is in 18 days.

Weather Outlook

Enjoy the sunshine. Rain is in the forecast for late week. Here’s a look at the WTVA – The Weather Authority forecast for the day:
We begin our Wednesday with mostly clear skies and cold temperatures. Most areas will be in the upper 30s to lower 40s. But for those who manage to drop into the mid-30s, we could see some patchy frost development. It will thaw quickly after the sun rises.Throughout the day, the sun will shine across the region along with a south wind between 5 and 10 mph. This will promote a fast warm-up. Highs should climb into the lower and mid-70s across the north while those across the south reach the upper 70s in spots.
Clouds increase a bit into the night with temperatures slipping into the lower 50s. A few spotty showers begin moving eastward into the region sometime Thursday morning.

Food Trucks

Ta quería Ferrus is beside Computer Universe on W. Main St. 10:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Goku Japanese Express is behind Dollar General Pontotoc, MS on West Reynolds St. 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Big Bad Wolf Truck is at Save-a-Lot in Pontotoc 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Jo’s Cafe will be beside Gone Fishin’ Pet Shop with Low Carb+Full Menu Options. 11:00 a.m.-1:30’ish p.m.
local MOBILE is at banks at Spring and Troy St. Downtown 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Gypsy Roadside Mobile CLOSED TODAY
Indulge Mobile will be at The Coffee Pot on Main Street in Amory 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with their new item…Austin’s Hibachi with his secret weapon sauce and yum yum sauce!

Today & Tonight

MHSA Band Concert Evaluation at Tupelo High School 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Bingo Breakfast at Chick-fil-A Thompson Square @9:30 a.m.
The Easter Bunny at The Mall at Barnes Crossings 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Herbal Medicine Workshop at Union County Heritage Museum 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Job Fair Hiring Event at City Thrift (Tupelo, MS) 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Nature Kids Co-Op~Eggshell Mosaics at The Homestead Education Center 10:00 a.m.-Noon
Homeschooler Art Class at Link Centre 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The War of the Realms Release at Underground Comics & Collectibles 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Splish Splash at Tupelo Aquatic Center 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Daily Vespers at St. Paul Orthodox Church @ 6:00 p.m.
Water Babies at NMMC Wellness Center 6:15-6:45
Movie Night at Lee County Library @ 7:00 p.m.
Spring Fair at Columbus Fairgrounds 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Live Music

The Cosmic Collective at Blue Canoe 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Karaoke at Woody’s Tupelo Steakhouse 8:00-11:00 p.m.

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Let us advertise for you. Do you have an event or sale coming up? Do you have a job need filling? We can advertise for you on our website and all social medias. We have more than 4,000 followers. We can give you an ad space, share it, and feature it in our daily Rundown. We have a creative staff that can get the job done and take the pressure off you.

On This Day

In 1989,U. S. Supreme Court upholds the jurisdictional rights of tribal courts under the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 in Mississippi Choctaw Band vs. Holyfield.
National Tweed Day! Tweed is a rough, woolen fabric, flexible texture, that is woven with different colors of thread. Tweeds are made for harsh climates. Definitely not the day for this material. Maybe in the morning, but not with all the beautiful sunshine!
National Chocolate Mousse Day! Mousse is made with beaten egg whites and whipped cream. Flavored with chocolate and chilled.
National Find a Rainbow Day! A rainbow is an arc that is caused by reflection, refraction and dispersion of light in water droplets. The result is a spectrum of light appearance in the sky. More than likely, we will not see one today. We will have the sun, just not the droplets!
National Walking Day! On the first Wednesday in April, the American Heart Association begins its month long celebration. It is designed to help us all become more active. You are encouraged to lace up your sneakers and take 30 minutes out of your day to walk. Grab a friend, and let’s go walking Tupelo!
Childhelp National Day of Hope! The U. S. House of Representatives passed House Concurrent Resolution 76 with a unanimous vote, in 2000, supporting this day. This day is reserved to take time to say a prayer, and have a moment of silence, in remembrance of the children who die every day from abuse and neglect.
National Humor Month! This was founded in 1976 by comedian and best-selling author, Larry Wilde, director of the Carmel Institute of Humor. It is designed to strengthen knowledge of how joy and laughter have therapeutic value. Laughter has many health benefits, boosts morale, improves communication skills, and enrich the quality of life. Visit larrywilde.com for more information.
Famous Birthdays- Eddie Murphy turns 58. Amanda Bynes is 33. Marlon Brando (1924-2004) Alec Baldwin turns 61. Jane Goodall is 85. Washington Irving (1783-1859) Kam Chancellor is 31. Damien Sandow turns 37.

Word of the Day: Egotist is a person who has the feeling or belief they are better, more important, more talented, etc., than other people.

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Jamar Howard-What do Game Streamers Do?

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A lot of people wonder what streamers actually do.  What does streaming mean? What exactly is the job description of a streamer?  From personal experience I can give you a look into the life of a streamer somewhat.  My journey is still in progress and by no means is the norm, because to be honest there isn’t one.  Streaming is different for each and every individual that attempts to do it. Today we will look at some of the different aspects of streaming and why it’s becoming insanely popular.

So to get an idea from the newer generation I decided to have a chat with my nine-year old daughter.  In this conversation I asked her why did she like to watch streams. Her response was enlightening and I realized I related to her answer a lot.  She told me that she likes to watch people play games that she doesn’t have. Thinking about her answer I realized that this was the reason that I started watching streams in the first place.  What’s better than getting a game review from a normal person that you can relate to? Nobody likes to spend upwards of 60 dollars to get a game they may end up feeling they wasted money on. Another reason people love watching streamers is to see some incredible professional level gameplay.

People I used to look up to as some of the top players in the Halo tournament scene are now streamers. There is something about watching someone who is really good at a game doing stuff that should be on montages live. One of the major factors for me is entertainment value. Even if you are really good at the game you have to be somewhat interesting to keep the interest of the viewers.  Some of the streamers that I like to watch CinnamontoastKen, Buffpro, CDNthe3rd, and Ninja are some of the most entertaining streamers in my opinion. Shameless promo for these guys go look them up on Twitch. A lot of game developers have their own Twitch channels as well to stream important tournaments and game updates on their channels. Riot is one of those companies that have made a league for their game League of Legends which streams every weekend.  Channels like these are very popular in their own rights.

There are a number of different reasons streamers decide to stream.  Some just want to share their experiences with others. Gaming is a way to share good times among friends and some streamers, myself included, consider their viewers as friends.  My journey personally started after being diagnosed with ESRD(end stage renal disease). I always had a love for gaming and with a lot more time on my hands after the diagnosis I decided I wanted to share my gaming experiences with others.  Some start streaming as a part-time hobby hoping to eventually upgrade it into full-time and a way to make a living. First and foremost to me is the idea of always having fun. If you are having fun streaming games then you are taking away from your own love of games.

You don’t necessarily have to play videos game to be a successful streamer. You can do art. Cooking, or just hang out in real life. The way you decide to stream is up to you as long as you meet the requirements set by the platform you decide to stream on. Honestly a lot of time and hard work goes into becoming a streamer.  It seems like it would be just playing games but there is so much more involved. You have to be able to network and promote your stream. These are two of the things which I am working on myself at the moment. I feel like you need to network and promote to get people to your channel and then once they are there the entertainment and content come into play.

With streaming becoming so popular here lately, it has also gained a lot of monetary value as well.  Many big name streamers are actually sponsored by different companies that aren’t just video game companies.  Some are sponsored by tech giants such as Samsung. Many as you would expect have sponsorship ties to companies that deal with gaming computers.  You have some that are sponsored by food delivery companies such as GrubHub. You can even get some money off by entering the special code provided by the streamer.  You would be surprised how much money you can save on some discount offers by companies that you get from watching a streamer. Some streamers even get paid to play games as an ad for the games release or major updates. Apex Legends had many big name streamers doing sponsored streams the first day of the release.

There are many different ways that streaming provides a source of revenue it just takes the work to find it and work out the details.  A lot of the specifics escape me because I have yet to come to that point in my career. The journey is not a simple straight path. If it was a lot more people would do it.

Thanks for reading!

Welcome 95.1 The Farm

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Welcome 95.1 The Farm

There’s a New Station in Town..

Locally owned and operated 95.1 The Farm is taking over the airwaves. Located on that same spot on your dial as the now retired ESPN station, The Farm is looking to be something a bit unique to the area.

Real Variety

There are few things I dislike more when it comes to my listening times than to hear the same 20 songs over and over and over. Even when you hear something not currently charting in the top 20, its too often something that WAS a year or two ago.

95.1 The Farm says they are up to do something new. Speaking with the managing partner, I got a good sense of the plan, and that sense was emphasized listening to the station some the last few days.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not the worlds biggest country music fan, but I’ve listened enough over the years to know too many stations stick to the same formula. The Farm’s difference is they are going to play those B sides you’ve not hear in a decade, the song you enjoyed but didn’t chart, or only did for a short time. The deep catalog as I call it. I’m looking forward to seeing them grow.

The Rundown April 2nd

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Good Tuesday Morning, and welcome to the Rundown! Today is Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 and it is the 92nd day of the year. There are 273 days left in this year. Summer arrives in 80 days and Easter is in 29 days.

Weather Outlook

I think it was cool all day yesterday. Thankful for my electric blanket! Here’s a look at the WTVA – The Weather Authority forecast for the day:
Overall, high pressure will continue to control our weather forecast through the next few days and this will mean some pretty good weather will continue in our weather forecast over the next few days. We will see a couple of frontal systems will give us a couple of chances for some showers and thunderstorms in our weather forecast down the line. One of those chances that stands out will be on our Thursday and another chance will be found in our weather forecast for our late weekend and into early next week. There will be some chances for some heavy and/or hefty thunderstorms in the mix of things with these frontal passages. Today sunny, with a high near 64°. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight clear, with a low around 41°. Calm wind.

Food Trucks

Taquería Ferrus is beside Computer Universe on W. Main St. 10:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Goku Japanese Express is behind Dollar General Pontotoc, MS on West Reynolds St. 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
local MOBILE will be at Remedy Aesthetics and Wellness (2213 W. Jackson St.) near the Airport. Chicken & Sausage Gumbo & Classic Cheeseburgers as the specials! 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m, 615-337-2660 Bring a friend!
Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be in front of Queen’s Reward Meadery, with Guacamole Cheeseburgers on the Special. They also have Fried Beef Raviolis, while they last! 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Indulge Mobile TBA
Big Bad Wolf Truckf CLOSED TODAY
Jo’s Cafe CLOSED TODAY

Today & Tonight

TVA Energy Right Solutions Industrial & Commercial Forum at Elvis Presley Birthplace @ 9:00 a.m.
Preschool Story Time at Lee County Library @ 10:00 a.m.
Photos With the Easter Bunny at The Mall at Barnes Crossing 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Fairpark Burger Frenzy! at FairPark benefiting The Autism Center of North Mississippi 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Maker Monday: Kindness Cups at Lafayette County and Oxford Public Library Ages 6+ 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Splish Splash at Tupelo Aquatic Center 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Blast Open House at The Autism Center of North Mississippi @ 5:00 p.m.
Weekly Chess Meeting at Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo, MS 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Indivisible Northeast Mississippi Monthly Meeting at Link Centre 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Scramble at Bel-Air Golf Course Tupelo Ms 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Textured Cross at Rosie’s @ 6:00 p.m.
72 Hour Film Dash Competition Ends at Link Centre @ 6:00 p.m.
Water Babies at NMMC Wellness Center 6:15-6:45 p.m.
Grow Women’s Ministry at Green Valley Baptist Church @ 6:30 p.m.
Trivia Night at Mugshots Grill & Bar – Tupelo, MS 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Live Music

Cormac McCarthy at Blue Canoe 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Eric Stogner at 206 Fish, Steak & Seafood House – Downtown Tupelo 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Your Ad Could Go Here

Let us advertise for you. Do you have an event or sale coming up? Do you have a job need filling? We can advertise for you on our website and all social medias. We have more than 4,000 followers. We can give you an ad space, share it, and feature it in our daily Rundown. We have a creative staff that can get the job done and take the pressure off you.

Be Kind/Give Back/Pay It Forward

Go down to Fairpark On Main St. today for Fairpark Burger Frenzy!. Tupelo Parks and Recreation is partnering with The Autism Center of North Mississippi for their ABA therapy for children. Purchasing a bag lunch can support autism. For $10.00 you get a burger, chips, drink, and Hollypop Bake Shop sugar cookie. Remember to wear blue.

On This Day

National Reconciliation Day! Since 1989, newspaper columnist, Ann Landers has promoted this day to encourage people to mend their broken relationships. Do you need to fix one of yours? Whether it is with your significant other, parent, child, family member, co-worker, etc., what do you need to repair?
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! It’s peanut butter and jelly time! PB&J is a popular sandwich in in the United States. I sure do miss those old school ones I got in elementary. If only, I had the recipe!
National Ferret Day! A day set aside to educate about the lively and intelligent animal. It is actually a member of the fox family. I have had 3. They live longer with a mate. They are miniature thieves and will hide their treasures! This is also a day to educate on proper care, nutrition, welfare, and responsible ownership.
World Autism Day! The United States General Assembly unanimously declared this day as World Autism Awareness Day. This a day highlight the need to improve the quality of life of those with autism. It also promotes this so they can lead meaningful lives as an integral part of society. Wear blue today to promote awareness.
International Children’s Book Day! Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday is April 2. Since 1967, on or around his birthday, this day is celebrated to inspire the love of reading and call attention to children’s books. The International Board on Books for Young People sponsors this event each year. This includes writing competitions, book awards, and events with children’s authors. Read a book or magazine. If you are around children, they will see you and want to read. All the things they learn from reading and being read to is astounding!
National Couple Appreciation Month! Blissful Escapes founded this in 2010. It is set aside to promote and encourage couples to do something fun and different to reinforce and celebrate their relationship. What will you do special?
Famous Birthdays- Sophie Reynolds is 19. Crazy Nate turns 32. Marvin Gaye (1939-1984) Bobby Bones is 38. Adam Rodriguez turns 43. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) Ashley Louise James turns 31. Roscoe Dash is 28. Alec Guinness (1914-2000) Linda Hunt turns 73. Michael Clarke is 37. Charlemagne (742-814)
Word of the Day: Workaday is being a part of general human experience.
Quote of the Day: Social media is training us to compare our lives, instead of appreciating everything we are. No wonder everyone is so depressed. -Bill Murray
That’s what I can find for today, but if you have something else you know about, or have an upcoming event you are interested in promoting, please message us or drop it in a comment below. We are going to be making some announcements so stay tuned and don’t miss out.You can still submit your birthdays and anniversaries. I will be announcing them each day as they occur. We will be working towards a weekly drawing for a special celebration from us to you! We will not know if you do not let us know, so don’t be shy.
Thanks, everyone, and have a triumphant Tuesday!

Be Actively Good, Share Love, and Make Mr. Rodgers Happy!

Sports Review… Just For You… Basketball Sucks, Baseball Woo! (3/25 – 3/31)

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Welcome to this week’s Sports Review! Let’s have what’s happening in the world of sports for the local area teams and athletes!

 

Basketball

Mississippi State’s and Ole Miss’ team were both eliminated from the men’s NCAA tournament in their first-round contests. So that means basketball sucks right? No, not necessarily. If you had been keeping up with the women’s tournament, you would know that Mississippi State is a 1 seed and one of the odds on favorites with UConn to go all the way. Well, was an odds on favorite… unfortunately the Lady Bulldogs, would fall to 2 seed Oregon today 88-84. Teaira McCowan had 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 2 assists in the loss and to close out State’s season.

So yes now basketball sucks.

But after strong seasons from Ben Howland and Vic Schaeffer in Starkville and Kermit Davis in Oxford, highly anticipate basketball to be a focus going forward and big things in the Magnolia State.

Baseball

For Baseball this week, Coach Mike Bianco and the “Road Rebs” continued their stretch of the season away from Swayze Field. To start things off in mid-week action Ole Miss faced off against Memphis at Auto Zone Park downtown. The hero of the game would be Chase Cockrell, who would celebrate his birthday with a victory and an MVP performance. Cockrell’s 3 for 5 performance with two doubles and two clutch 9th inning RBI, would lead the Rebels to a 9-6 victory. The weekend series took the Rebels to the land of flannel to face off against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Friday would be the last time the Rebels tasted defeat (3-5) as Bianco’s boys would fire back Saturday and Sunday to clinch the series win. Saturday, Ole Miss got something that has been much desired this year… a solid pitching performance. That was made into a reality by Doug Nikhazy (S), Austin Miller (R), and Parker Caracci (C) as all three would leave the day with a 4-3 victory. Sunday would bring the powder blues and a convincing series win 10-5. The offense did its thing but the pitching stayed on the straight and narrow. Zach Phillips was credited with the win and Tyler Myers would make the Save.

Looking Forward the Rebels will return home this week and host North Alabama on Tuesday and the weekend series will bring in the Florida Gators.

Mid-week action for Mississippi State would have the Bulldogs host Mississippi Valley State. We’ll cut this short, State is a lot better than Valley State and beat them 18-5. Now to the weekend series. The Tigers of Louisiana State (LSU) would travel to Starkville for a three-game series that would run Thursday through Saturday. Game one was tightly contested, but the Bulldogs got the “W” with a final of 6-5. Sophomore Justin Foscue was a force to be reckoned with as he went 2 for 4 with 4 RBIs. The Tigers would claim Friday by the final score of 10-5. Saturday, the rubber match, would also be dropped by the Bulldogs by the final of 11-2.

After the losses to LSU, State sets at 24-5 on the season. Wednesday ULM will travel into Starkville, then for the weekend will travel to “Rocky Top” to face off against Tennessee.

Football

The Birmingham Iron played their final home game of the regular season in the inaugural season of the Alliance of American Football. Birmingham won the game 17-9 and with that victory punched their ticket to the 4 team playoffs to determine the first AAF Champion.

For Memphis, The Express was in control most of the game until when it matters most….. the end. Orlando has been one of the hottest teams in this league since it started so this could have been a big momentum booster for Mike Singletary’s team. But there comes that “Could’ve, Should’ve, Would’ve” situation. The Express wasn’t able to stave off the Orlando offense and would drop to the final 31-34. Memphis will travel to San Antonio next week.

For Ole Miss and Mississippi State, we have spring games upcoming! This Saturday will be the Grove Bowl for Ole Miss. Admission is free at Vaught Hemmingway Stadium.

That’s all for this week! Thanks for checking in and stay tuned to Our Tupelo for everything that is happening with your favorite teams!

 

 

 

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