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- Teenager Releases Second CD
Teenage musician Chad Melton, who discovered a natural talent at age four, will perform a concert Saturday night in Meridian.
- Our Town Philadelphia: Making A Splash
Geyser Falls Water Park at the Pearl River Resort, is a popular warm weather destination for fun in the sun.
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- Our Town Philadelphia: Choctaw Princess Pageant
Tia Faye Anderson is the 2008-2009 Choctaw Princess. She was crowned Wednesday night.
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- Our Town Philadelphia: Choctaw Reunion
For the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, there are many important reasons to host its annual fair. Choctaw, not only in Mississippi, but from all over the country look forward to this week.
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- Our Town Philadelphia: A Choctaw Dance Tradition
After almost sixty years in existence, the Choctaw Indian Fair is still deeply rooted in tradition, which dates back to even before the fair started.
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- Our Town Philadelphia: Choctaw Fair Features Artisans
Most of the Choctaw artists you meet during the annual Choctaw Indian Fair have been practicing their skills for decades.
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- MSU Riley Center Announces New Season
The MSU Riley Center announced the lineup for its 2008-2009 season at a Tuesday news conference. - Riley Center to Unveil New Schedule
The MSU Riley Center is preparing to release its schedule for the upcoming 2008-2009 season Tuesday. - Heart Failure Claims Rock Pioneer Bo Diddley
One of the real legends of rock and roll, Mississippi native Bo Diddley, died Monday at the age of 79.
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- Mississippi Celebrates Music History
Music took center stage Thursday night in Jackson. Artists from all genres lined the carpet with photographers ready to capture their images.
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- MSU Ends Season with Busy June
The MSU Riley Center is nearing the end of its season, but says there are still more activities to enjoy first.
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- Remembering Paul Davis
Singer-songwriter Paul Davis, a Meridian native, died early Tuesday at a local hospital.
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- Meridian Native Al Wilson Died Monday
Soul singer Al Wilson, who was born in Meridian in 1939 and attended Kate Griffin, died of kidney failure at age 68.
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- Jimmie Rodgers Events Coming Up
The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation announced activities for the remainder of the 2008 festival.
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- Endowment Supports Youth Access to the Arts
A new endowment has been established with the Community Foundation of East Mississippi to help young people interested in theatre.
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- Our Town Newton: Disney at the Roxy
Children from various schools in the area are performing in the youth production, "Cinderella", at The Roxy Theater.
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- Movie Casting Call Issued
An Alabama filmmaker will hold a Mar. 1 open casting call for movie "extras" in Philadelphia. - Junior Miss Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the Meridian and Lauderdale County Junior Miss programs are pm sale at the MSU Riley Center. - 2008 JRMF Activities Announced
The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation announced Monday the first of its events for 2008. - Filmmaker Visits Neshoba County
Scenes for a new movie about legendary outlaws, Bonnie and Clyde, may be shot in Neshoba County later this year.
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- Meridian Mardi Gras Not So 'Little'
The Meridian Downtown Association has some big changes in store for its annual Mardi Gras celebration.
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- Blues Marker Honors Elvis
A Mississippi blues trail marker was placed Tuesday at the Tupelo birthplace of the legendary Elvis Presley.
- Elvis Birthplace Part of Blues Trail
The birthplace of Elvis, Tupelo, Miss., will be part of the Mississippi Blues Trail.
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- Rush Honored by Home State
Blues legend Otis Rush returned home to his roots Thursday, to be honored as part of the Mississippi Blues Trail.
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- Shenandoah Bassist Dead at 54
An original member of the group Shenandoah, Union native, Ralph Ezell, died Nov. 30.
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- Children First: A Real High School Musical
The story from the popular movie, "High School Musical", will come to life on a local stage in a couple of weeks. It's the first big, musical production by Clarkdale High School.
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- Trees of Christmas Announced
Merrehope and the F.W. Williams house will soon open their doors to the holiday season with the 39th Annual Trees of Christmas Monday. - Merry Meridian Plans Unveiled
Despite the above average temperatures in the area, Christmas is right around the corner.
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- Native Art on Display at Union Station
The Smithsonian National Traveling Art Exhibit is on display at Union Station and open for free public tours Saturday. - Expansion Possible at Dunn's Falls
A significant expansion could soon be coming to one of Lauderdale County's hidden gems.
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- Country Legend Porter Wagoner Laid to Rest
Grand Ole Opry star and Country Music Hall of Famer Porter Wagoner will be remembered with a funeral service at the Grand Ole Opry House Thursday.
- Porter Wagoner Dies At 80
Country music legend Porter Wagoner died of lung cancer in Nashville Sunday night.
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- Cash To Be Remembered in Starkville
Mississippi native, Marty Stuart, will perform this weekend are a festival that honors the memory of Johnny Cash.
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- Kennedy Center Partners with Schools
The MSU Riley Center, Lauderdale County Schools and Meridian Public Schools are teaming up with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
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- Whynot To Host Fall Classic 100
Whynot Motorsports Park will host the 13th Annual Fall Classic 100 this weekend. - Porter Wagoner Hospitalized
Country music singer Porter Wagoner is hospitalized in serious condition.
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- Lights On Afterschool Day Proclaimed
Proclamations were presented Thursday afternoon at the Boys and Girls Club by the mayor and board of supervisors for Lights On Afterschool Day. - Children First Day on the Move
WTOK's annual Children First Day has a new home this year. - Open Audition for Children in "The Nutcracker"
Auditions for the children's roles in the Moscow Ballet's "The Nutcracker" will be Thursday at 4 p.m. the Temple Theatre in Meridian.
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- Spreading the Word About Afterschool Programs
The official kickoff of Afterschool (Not) Idle was celebrated Thursday at the headquarters of Peavey Electronics in Meridian.
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- Forbert Concert Thursday at Riley Center
Tickets are still available for a benefit concert for LOVE's Kitchen on Thursday night, featuring singer-songwriter and Meridian native, Steve Forbert.
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- Get Ready for Afterschool (Not) Idle
The 2007 Afterschool (Not) Idle Singing Competition is coming soon. Meanwhile, the winner of the 2006 event is in Nashville to record a demo that was part of the prize package.
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- Winkler Talks to Oprah
Mary Winkler, convicted of killing her minister husband in Tennessee, told Oprah Winfrey that she never planned to kill him.
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- Trisha Yearwood Kicks Off Riley Center Season
The country music star performed Sunday evening in Meridian
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- MLT Celebrates 75th Season with Music
One of east Mississippi's premiere entertainment venues, Meridian Little Theatre, is celebrating its 75th anniversary and a new season.
- JRMF Announces New Partnership
The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation has announced plans for the 2007-2008 festival and a new partnership. - Forbert Concert to Benefit LOVE's Kitchen
An Oct. 4 concert featuring Meridian native Steve Forbert will benefit LOVE's Kitchen.
- Two Compete for Democratic Nomination for Auditor
A TV commercial has sparked some controversy in the Democratic race for Mississippi state auditor. - Sucarnochee Revue Returns to UWA
The Sucarnochee Revue returns to the University of West Alabama on Aug. 24 for a live taping.
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- Anticipation Building for Junior Miss
A new Mississippi's Junior Miss will be named Saturday night at Meridian's Temple Theatre.
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