Good Wednesday Morning, and welcome to the Rundown! This episode is brought to you by your locally owned Jimmy Johns. Today is Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 and it is the 86th day of the year. There are 279 days left in this year. Easter is in 25 days and Summer begins in 86 days.
Weather Outlook
It was really cold this morning. Are you looking forward to a warmer day with lots of sunshine? Here’s a look at the WTVA – The Weather Authority:
We begin our Wednesday with mostly clear skies and much colder temperatures. Areas of frost are likely as temperatures will start out in the lower to mid-30s. Throughout the morning, temperatures climb quickly. With sunshine, highs will climb into the upper 60s to lower 70s. We’ll remain clear into the night as well. But temperatures won’t be quite as cold by Thursday morning as winds will be light out of the south. Expect lows in the mid-40s.
Shirley Montes, General Manager of Arby’s (606 S Gloster St, Tupelo, MS), would like to thank everyone for their donations. They had a goal of 2,000 and exceeded it by more than 100. All of these items were donated to our local The Salvation Army Tupelo, Ms. They are now doing their Make a Difference Campaign 2019. Donate a dollar and get a free slider! All proceeds will help a local non-profit organization.
On This Day
In 1871, The first international rugby football match took place when Scotland defeated England, in Edinburgh at Raeburn Place.
In 1964, Good Friday, the most powerful earthquake recorded in North American History with a magnitude of 9.2, struck South-central Alaska. It killed 125 people inflicting major damage on the city of Anchorage.
National ‘Joe’ Day!Are you tired of being called mom, dad, grandma, ‘enter your name here’ etc.? Today is your day! Go by the name Joe for the day. More than likely, you will not answer to it and everyone will go by Joe today! Or you could enjoy a cup of joe with someone named Joe! Know any famous Joe’s?
National Spanish Paella Day! This is a Spanish-French dish traditionally made with white rice, green vegetables, meat (preferably rabbit, chicken, or duck), land snails, beans, saffron, and olive oil. It is served in a pan. Paella means pan in French. I think I will pass on this. What about you? Do you have a famous recipe or a go to for it?
Manatee Appreciation Day! Manatees are often referred to as sea cows. Despite their huge and massive size, they are still graceful swimmers. Manatee populations are found along North American east coast from Florida to Brazil, the Amazon River, and the west coast and rivers of Africa. Today would be a good day to visit the zoo or donate to your favorite zoo!
World Day of Theatre! This was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute. On this day, a figure of world stature shares his or her reflections on the theme of Theatre and a Culture of Peace. Today would be a good day to join your local community theatre, sign up for auditions, or donate!
Famous Birthdays- Mariah Carey turns 48. Fergie is 43. Brenda Song turns 30. Sarah Vaughan (1924-1990) Demi Rose Mawby turns 23. Buster Posey is 31. Quentin Tarantino turns 55. Anna Ramsey (1929-1988) Pauley Perrette is 49. Gay Blackstone turns 66. Jesse Brown (1944-2000) Am I missing anyone? Let us know!
National Craft Month!According to the Craft and Hobby Association, crafting can reduce stress, build self esteem, increase physical dexterity, improve concentration, increase hand-to-eye coordination, and enhance health and mental wellness. Do you have a craft or hobby? There are a few days left in this month to visit your local craft store. Stores are encouraged to provide exciting opportunities for friends and families to spend time creating items that provide both joy and fulfillment.
Word of the Day: Nyctalopia is the inability to see clearly in dim light; due to deficiency of vitamin A or to a retinal disorder.
Quote of the Day: “Winners focus on winning. Losers focus on winners.”-Unknown
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 wind-down Wednesday as you make it over the hump!
Be Actively Good, Share Love, and Make Mr. Rodgers Happy!
