Good morning, Tupelo and beyond! Today is March 10th and it’s the 70th day of the year 2020. It’s also #TransformationTuesday and here’s your quote of the day.

“I’ve never seen any life transformation that didn’t begin with the person in question finally getting tired of their own nonsense.”

Elizabeth Gilbert

Check back each day for a new quote to help get you through your day. Now, onto other news and happenings. Transformation Tuesday is especially appropriate today because it’s also Election Day in Mississippi. It’s a primary election for ALL parties so get out there and VOTE, Tupelo! Voting is one of our most sacred rights as Americans and if you want change you gotta help make it happen. Polls opened at 7 am and remain open until 7 pm.

We’re now just 9 days away from the first day of Spring and we’ve already enjoyed some beautiful springtime weather. Of course, along with springtime comes seasonal allergies but today should be a bit easier on allergy sufferers. The rain we got overnight night washed away some of the pollen, dropping today’s pollen count from yesterday’s high medium 9.6 to a medium 6.4. Still a good idea to take your necessary precautions to ensure allergies don’t put a damper on your day.

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Our Tupelo is super excited that the end of winter is near and we’re celebrating by giving away a family four-pack to the upcoming Road to WrestleMania coming to the BancorpSouth Arena on March 28th! Click the link below to learn how to enter and read the rules for the contest.

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Let’s take a look at what’s happening today in your neck of the woods!

Today in Tupelo…

Catch a Break While You’re on Break continues today at Ole Miss Tupelo. Now through Thursday, your application fee will be waived when you apply at Ole Miss Tupelo between 8 am and 5 pm. During this time, you’ll meet with an admissions counselor to ensure you’re ready to make the transfer so be sure to bring your transcripts and be prepared to complete your admissions application for either the summer or fall 2020 semesters.

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Safe Sitter courses are being taught today from 9 am – 4 pm at Healthworks. Drop-off time is at 8:45 am and don’t forget your student’s sack lunch! This event required pre-registration.

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An HB&RA lunch sponsored by Coburn’s is happening today at lunch at Harvey’s beginning at 11:30 am.

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Other Happenings Near Tupelo Today

The 4th annual Quilt Reception is from noon to 1 pm today at the Columbus-Lowndes Library located at 314 7th Street North, Columbus. Kathy Wilcutt of Magnolia Heirlooms is the keynote speaker. This event is open to the public and you can RSVP to Brenda Durrett at 662-329-5304 or email her at bdurrett@lowndes.lib.ms.us

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if you were bitten by the quilting bug at the Quilt Reception, you can head on down the road a bit to Ladybug Fabrics in Aberdeen for a beginner’s quilting class from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm and a second class from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. This is a two-part class and you register for both classes when you register for today’s class. The cost is $40 and you can view the supply list and more information on the course here.

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Are you ready to pursue homeownership? You could benefit from tonight’s Monroe County Chamber of Commerce Homeowners’ Workshop: Building the American Dream One Family at a Time. Dinner and door prizes will be available. Doors open at 5:30 pm, dinner and program begin at 6 pm. Get more details here.

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Interested in writing your memoirs? The Old Courthouse Museum in Iuka is hosting a memoir writing class this evening from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm with Professor Amanda Burcham-Garvin. Get the details here.

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT IN TUPELO

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It’s Trivia Night in Tupelo with the first round of trivia beginning at 6 pm at Ole Venice. If you can’t make that time, O’Charley’s will also host a trivia session from 7 pm – 9 pm.

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In the mood for live local music instead? Catch Michael Thomas at Steele’s Dive from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. If you’re in the mood for a sound that’s new to Tupelo, check out experimental rock band Palm Palm live at the Blue Canoe at 8 pm. Tickets for the Palm Palm show are $12 and you can purchase them here.

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If trivia or music doesn’t suit your fancy, perhaps local stand-up comedy will! Catch Tupelo’s funniest folks at Amsterdam’s Stand-up Comedy Night happening from 8:30 pm until 10:00 pm. Think you’ve got what it takes to make the locals laugh? Tonight’s your night to shine! Just show up and let the staff know you want to take the stage.

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For a more in-depth look at what’s coming up in our area, check out our extended calendar of events!

That’s a wrap for today, y’all! Have a wonderful Tuesday!