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Ballet Mississippi recently hosted Ballet and Blues 2026, the organization’s premier annual fundraising event, at The Plant Venue. The event honored 62 years of Ballet Mississippi’s impact on the cultural life in Mississippi, through performances, professional training for young dancers, and a commitment to education, outreach, and audience development.
Proceeds from the event directly support Ballet Mississippi’s dancers, productions, and mission-driven programming. Attending the event were (from left) Heath and Kyleigh Brundege.
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The River Hills Open returns to River Hills Club this week, showcasing elite professional women’s tennis while reintroducing a key element of the professional game: trained ball kids.
For the first time in many years, 32 junior members of River Hills Club will take the court as official ball persons, bringing energy, precision, and professionalism to match play. The group has undergone structured training in anticipation, positioning, and match protocol under the direction of River Hills member Jordan Miller.
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Ballet Mississippi recently hosted Ballet and Blues 2026, the organization’s premier annual fundraising event, at The Plant Venue. The event honored 62 years of Ballet Mississippi’s impact on the cultural life in Mississippi, through performances, professional training for young dancers, and a commitment to education, outreach, and audience development.
Proceeds from the event directly support Ballet Mississippi’s dancers, productions, and mission-driven programming. Attending the event were (from left) Stephanie and Kevin Parkinson.
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The Mississippi Antique Showcase is coming to the Delta, April 17th and 18th, at The Capps Entrepreneurial Center in Stoneville.
Call 888-874-6874 for tickets and information.
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is hoping people looking for expert appraisals of their treasures will bring them to MPB’s Mississippi Antique Showcase April 17 and 18 in Stoneville.
The event will be filmed for a series that MPB will air in the fall.
The showcase will take place from 1-6 p.m. April 17 and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18 at the The Capps Entrepreneurial Center at MSU Delta Research and Extension Center.
By SUSAN MONTGOMERY - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
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Ballet Mississippi recently hosted Ballet and Blues 2026, the organization’s premier annual fundraising event, at The Plant Venue. The event honored 62 years of Ballet Mississippi’s impact on the cultural life in Mississippi, through performances, professional training for young dancers, and a commitment to education, outreach, and audience development.
Proceeds from the event directly support Ballet Mississippi’s dancers, productions, and mission-driven programming. Attending the event were (from left) Dorsey and Susan Carson, David Keary, Debbie and Whit Rayner.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Ballet Mississippi recently hosted Ballet and Blues 2026, the organization’s premier annual fundraising event, at The Plant Venue. The event honored 62 years of Ballet Mississippi’s impact on the cultural life in Mississippi, through performances, professional training for young dancers, and a commitment to education, outreach, and audience development.
Proceeds from the event directly support Ballet Mississippi’s dancers, productions, and mission-driven programming. Attending the event were (from left) Larua and Austin Evans, Dallas and Madeline Quinn.
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Filming equipment for “Southern Dish” points toward the series’ host, Lydia Chassaniol of Winona.
For well over a year, state Sen. Lydia Chassaniol of Winona and a Mississippi Public Broadcasting film crew have been crisscrossing the state with a delectable purpose.
That is to create a new TV series that will engage the state’s would-be visitors and its residents by introducing them to restaurants and their chefs statewide in order to tell Mississippi’s story through their food.
The result is MPB’s new series, “Southern Dish.” Chassaniol, had the idea for the series, raised the money to fund it and serves as its host.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola.
According to Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton, the deceased has been identified as Demetric Bryant, 25, of Indianola. Burton said that his body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Ballet Mississippi recently hosted Ballet and Blues 2026, the organization’s premier annual fundraising event, at The Plant Venue. The event honored 62 years of Ballet Mississippi’s impact on the cultural life in Mississippi, through performances, professional training for young dancers, and a commitment to education, outreach, and audience development.
Proceeds from the event directly support Ballet Mississippi’s dancers, productions, and mission-driven programming. Attending the event were (from left) Patrick and Tessie Smith and Andrew Rivard.
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Ballet Mississippi recently hosted Ballet and Blues 2026, the organization’s premier annual fundraising event, at The Plant Venue. The event honored 62 years of Ballet Mississippi’s impact on the cultural life in Mississippi, through performances, professional training for young dancers, and a commitment to education, outreach, and audience development.
Proceeds from the event directly support Ballet Mississippi’s dancers, productions, and mission-driven programming. Attending the event were (from left) Bo and Mary Helen Bowen.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Ballet Mississippi recently hosted Ballet and Blues 2026, the organization’s premier annual fundraising event, at The Plant Venue. The event honored 62 years of Ballet Mississippi’s impact on the cultural life in Mississippi, through performances, professional training for young dancers, and a commitment to education, outreach, and audience development.
Proceeds from the event directly support Ballet Mississippi’s dancers, productions, and mission-driven programming. Attending the event were (from left) Grant Beebe and Prentiss Franklin.
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FMOL Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work, a national certification earned entirely through direct, anonymous feedback from team members across the health system. The Great Place to Work Certification is widely regarded as the global benchmark for recognizing outstanding workplace culture. For FMOL Health, the recognition affirms a long-standing commitment to creating a ministry where every team member feels welcomed, valued and connected to a shared mission rooted in service.
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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites the public to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and enjoy an unforgettable night under the stars with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO). The 4th Annual “Moonlight, Music, and Meteors” event will take place Friday, April 17, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at “The Den” in beautiful LeFleur’s Bluff State Park.
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Northsider Doug Morgan, center, with River Hills Men's Tennis Association commissioners, Nelson Creath, left, and Matt Harkey, right.
Northsider Doug Morgan is the River Hills King of the Court this most recent session. Morgan had to top 32 other participants to get the crown during the hard court indoor season.
Doug is known for his quiet tenacity and steady play.
King of the Court has been wildly popular at River Hills Tennis Club for over 12 years. Started by club member Miles Marcus, King of the Court brings over dozens of Northside men to River Hills every Monday night at 7:30 for doubles competition.
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The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
, Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
, Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
, Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
, Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.
“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
Ford, a 43-year-old from Saltillo, finished first in the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 55 seconds. He is a physical therapist operating a clinic in Tupelo.
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A fire, shown here on Friday, has expanded to over 3,000 acres in Carroll County between Coila and Vaiden.
Updated at 2 p.m. with information from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a statement Saturday morning stating that the size of the fire in Carroll County has increased to 3,000 acres and has forced the evacuations along three county roads.
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Jackson Academy seventh and eighth grade students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society this spring. Established in 1929 as an expansion of the National Honor Society into middle school grades, the organization upholds the same ideals of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Members are (from left, back) Ezra Hester, Frederick Salvo, Kellan Herbert, Maddox Lewis, Carr Young, Michael Braxton; (front) Caroline Reeves, Caroline McKinnon, Lucy Hines, Hart Noblitt, Alena Asher, Iyanu Carson, Kinley Chase.
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Members of Jackson Prep’s 2026 ninth grade baseball team include: (from left, back) Silas Warf, Zeke Childress, Ty Vincent, Bowen Jones, Will Allen Skinner, Knox Hassell, Jackson Page; (front) Jace Canoy, Daulton Lynskey, Hastings Boyd, Walker Smith, Tyler McCain, Andrew Cross, and Beau Bufkin.
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Jackson Academy Alpha and Omega buddies celebrated the holiday season together with a special gathering in the Performing Arts Center. Seniors and kindergarteners enjoyed milk and cookies in the lobby before watching a movie. Joining other seniors and kindergartners for the event were (from left) Evelyn Fulton and Sanders Reeves.
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First Presbyterian Day School preschoolers learned all about the letter R through creative artwork, dress-up Friday fun, and show-and-tell treasures. Dressed for the rodeo are (from left) Carter Nicholas and Kellum Davis.
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