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!