Good morning, Tupelo and beyond! Today is Friday the 13th! It’s also the 73rd day of 2020 and the last weekday of Spring Break 2020. What a week it’s been! Unless you’ve been living under a rock you already know the Coronavirus hit the US hard this week as major festivals like South by Southwest and just about any other event across the country that would draw a large crowd were canceled as items like hand sanitizer and toilet paper disappeared from the shelves of major retailers practically overnight. The panic over Covid-19 sent the stock market into a freefall where it remains as I write this. Needless to say, this week has been a doozy and I’m certain we’re all especially thankful it’s finally Friday, even if it is Friday the 13th. Speaking of Friday the 13th (again), here’s your #FreakyFriday quote of the day.

Superstition is foolish, childish, primitive, and irrational-but how much does it cost you to knock on wood?     

Judith Viorst

Check back each day for a new quote to help get you through your day. Now, onto other news and happenings.

We’re now just 6 days away from the first day of spring! Today’s pollen count drops to a low of 1.2, great news for my fellow allergy sufferers who have been struggling with symptoms this week.

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

Today in Tupelo…

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Spring Break Farm Camp continues today at 8:00 am until 1:00 pm at Coleman Farms. If your child is attending, don’t forget to pack a lunch and send them wearing pants, heeled boots, and a riding helmet.

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Storytime at Reed’s GumTree Bookstore is happening today and every Friday at 10:30 am. Attendees also receive 10% off children’s books during Storytime.

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Stunt Open Gym with Sydney runs from 1 pm – 5 pm today at Extreme Athletics. Cost is $5 per athlete and you do not have to be a member of the gym to attend. Get a stunt group together and come on out!

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Tupelo Flea Market and Gun & Knife Show weekend kicks off this evening from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

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Other Happenings Near Tupelo Today

North Mississippi Spring Indoor Nationals starts tonight from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

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Daniel the Balloon Twister will be at Don Tequilas Mex Grill in Corinth beginning at 5 pm.

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The 10th annual Golden Triangle Music Awards Pre-Show is tonight at New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church on Highway 69 in Columbus. Show starts at 6:00 pm and features all of the nominees from tomorrow’s awards show.

JesusFest happens tonight from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm at Old Union Baptist Church in Shannon. Meal and fellowship begin at 6:00 pm, worship starts at 7:00 pm.

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Journey Kids Kids’ Night Out is tonight from 6:15 pm until 10:00 pm. Kids ages 4-12 welcome, cost is $10, price does not include food. Kids are encouraged to wear GREEN for St. Patrick’s Day. For more information, dial 662-869-3111.

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It’s Praise and Worship Night at the Highland House in New Albany from 7 pm – 9 pm. Free to everyone!

It’s Movie Night at the historic Elkin Theatre in Aberdeen! Admission is $5 and concessions are $1 each. Cash only! Follow The Elkin Theatre Facebook page for movie details.

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Gypsy will perform tonight from 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm at Lep’s BBQ in Pontotoc.

Friday night karaoke happens tonight at Louie’s in Columbus beginning at 8:00 pm.

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Live! at Montgomery’s on Main is tonight in Pontotoc from 9 pm – midnight with Brittany McGee.

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Newscast / Lo Noom / Nordista Freeze perform tonight at Proud Larry’s in Oxford from 9:00 pm until midnight.

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Giving Up Ghosts and Stonewall are live tonight at Zachary’s in Columbus beginning at 10:00 pm.

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Old Memphis Kings perform at Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern in Starkville starting at 10 pm.

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT IN TUPELO

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LinkFest 2020 kicks off tonight at the Link Centre with Tupelo’s first-ever Comedy Awards. Event starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $25 and include tapas dinner and your first drink.

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It’s ALL Country Night at Woody’s with DJ E Karaoke and drink specials all night beginning at 8:00 pm.

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Hannah + Karly are live tonight at Steele’s Dive from 9:00 pm until midnight.

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Make It Do What It Do Entertainment LLC New Business Launch Party is tonight at Club Heat-The Bottom Line from 9:00 pm – 2:00 am.

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DÆPÆ at Stables performs an acoustic show tonight at the Stables beginning at 9:30 pm.

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#LadiesNightOut Hosted By Jania Meshell is tonight at 9 pm at The Echostage in Shannon.

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Kurt Allen Band performs tonight at Blue Canoe beginning at 9:30 pm.

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We’re here to keep YOU in the know, and we don’t want to miss a thing!

You can notify us about a missing listing or an upcoming event you want us to know about by:

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• Or by shooting us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com

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 Wednesday!