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Mississippi woman wins $5,000 with $10 ticket — among 9 Mississippi Lottery players who won big Monday
A Madison woman won $5,000 with a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket and was one of nine big winners announced by the Mississippi Lottery website Monday. In all, $16,600 in winnings were posted on the website on Monday. Prizes above $600 are announced on the website after winners claim their prize at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters in Flowood. Prizes under $600 are not reflected in the winnings posted on the website. Those winnings are collected at individual retail outlets.
‘The whole experience is surreal’: Madison native reflects on Jeopardy appearance
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - A dream became a reality for Madison resident Larry P. Wellington, who recently participated in his lifelong favorite game show, Jeopardy. “It’s crazy. It’s like I said, the whole experience is surreal. It goes by in a blur, and it’s just like, I can’t believe I’m here,” Wellington said.
Specialty wine store to open in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson neighbors will soon have a new place to purchase wine. Hunter Evans, a James Beard Foundation Award nominee and the owner of Elvie’s, plans to open a specialty wine store called Levure. The business will be located in Banner Hall next to Broad Street Baking Company. They will sell natural […]
37th Annual Wildlife Extravaganza to be held July 26-28
The Mississippi Wildlife Federation is hosting the 37th Annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza, Mississippi’s oldest and most recognized Outdoor Show, July 26-28 at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl. Presented by Small Town Hunting Properties & Real Estate, this year’s event will host even more exhibitors, attendees, children’s activities, and entertainment.
Gas Tank Getaways: Quilt show at The Waller Craft Center
RIDGELAND, Miss, (WJTV) – There is an interesting quilt show going on at The Waller Craft Center in Ridgeland. The actual category that quilts fall under is fiber art. “It is wonderful. We are so excited to have the folks here. They’re here for about two months. So if you can’t make it this week, […]
National Civil Rights Museum hosts symposium on Mississippi Freedom Summer Project's 60th anniversary
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The National Civil Rights Museum will host a community symposium on the 60th Anniversary of Freedom Summer on Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The symposium, a hybrid event, will feature activists from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) who will share their experiences of the Freedom Summer Project, a grassroots effort to help register African-American voters in Mississippi in 1964.
MSO’s 80th season touts ‘Spectacular’ lineup
MSO’s 80th season touts ‘Spectacular’ lineup. Renowned guest artists, homegrown greats among the many highlights. Jackson, Mississippi — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra rolls out its 80th season with a glittering roster worthy of the milestone celebration, packed with world-class soloists, showy classics and an expanding showcase for Mississippi-rooted talent.
July 19 Friday Nights at Milepost 89 to feature Ferguson and Avalon
The July 19 music offering at Friday Nights at Milepost 89 will feature the duo Bridgid Ferguson and Tim Avalon. The multi-instrumentalists will perform songs like “Walking After Midnight” by Patsy Cline, “When I Go Away” by Levon Helm, “Seven Year Itch” by Roseann Cash, and some original songs. They will play guitar, mandolin, violin, and National resonator guitar, along with vocals. Admission to each performance is at least eighty-nine cents. Friday Nights at Milepost 89 takes place on the third Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. inside the Clinton Visitor Center.
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