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Young Mississippi singer signs ‘dream come true’ record deal
Batesville native singer/songwriter Jameson Rodgers signed a record deal this week with a major record label. Sony Music…
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On this date: Popeye debuts, Betty White turns 97
Today is Thursday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2019. There are 348 days left in the year.…
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Rolling Stones to headline New Orleans Jazz Fest for 50th anniversary
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has got satisfaction: Rock and Roll legends The Rolling Stones will…
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On this date: Prohibition began in U.S., Obama launches White House bid
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2019. There are 349 days left in the year.…
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King cake babies banned for nudity violations on Facebook
Tiny, plastic, practically featureless king cake babies are simply too outlandish for Facebook’s censors. The very sight of…
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Country singer returns to Mississippi roots to bring message of hope and a life resurrected
Some of the female residents at the nursing home swooned when the country singer looked their way.
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Kermit, Miss Piggy, other Jim Henson creations live on at Meridian museum
MERIDIAN — When famed puppeteer Jim Henson died unexpectedly in 1990, his imagination, creativity and influence didn’t die…
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On this date: Beatles release ‘Please Please Me,’ Reagan: ‘We changed a world’
Today is Friday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2019. There are 354 days left in the year.…
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On Gardening: Divide, conquer and share in your garden
Let’s kick this new garden year off by getting more of something while giving part of it away.…
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Blue Bell rolls out king cake ice cream
Just ahead of Mardi Gras season, Blue Bell Ice Cream launched their Mardi Gras King Cake flavor, featuring…