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Funk Brothers get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

April 18, 2013 Kermit 0

Grenada native and Motown superstar Eddie “Chank” Willis and Jack Ashford of the Funk Brothers were recently honored for their musical contributions with a star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“We are happy to honor The Funk Brothers on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!” stated Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Leron Gubler. “Many of us grew up with their amazing hit songs which they performed with some of the biggest stars of Motown!”

Gubler and guest speakers Stevie Wonder, Ray Parker Jr. and Mickey Stevenson helped The Funk Brothers unveil the 2,493rd Star in the Category of Recording at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard across from the Live Nation Building. […]

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-55 Split Diamond Project in Madison County Tuesday

October 29, 2012 Kermit 0

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) would like to update motorists on the ongoing roadwork on I-55 in Madison County.

On Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 10 p.m., contractors will close a section of Steed Road overnight for the demolition of the center span of the I-55 northbound bridge over Steed Road. […]

First annual Tunica Balloon Bash scheduled

October 26, 2012 Kermit Comments Off

The air’s going to be hot in Tunica this November!

Visitors are invited to the 1st Annual Tunica Balloon Bash that will welcome 40 hot air balloons to four casino resort properties. Hot air balloonists from across the country will come together the weekend of Nov. 9 – 11 to compete in early morning races to win over $12,000 in cash and prizes. […]

Statue honoring Fannie Lou Hamer to be unveiled Friday in Ruleville

October 4, 2012 Kermit 0

The Fannie Lou Hamer Statue Committee and Hanlon Sculpture Studio plans to unveil a statue of Civil Rights Leader and Human Rights Advocate Fannie Lou Hamer on Oct. 5, 2012 at the Fannie Lou Hamer Memorial Garden in Ruleville.

Dr. Patricia Reid-Merritt, Distinguished Professor of Social Work and Africana Studies at the Richard Stockton College of NJ and Chair of the National Committee expressed her appreciation to committee members and Hanlon Sculpture Studio for their commitment and dedication to the completion of the project. […]

Holder to give civil rights speech at Ole Miss

September 27, 2012 Kermit 0

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will speak about civil rights today at the University of Mississippi.

The Justice Department said Holder’s speech is titled “50 Years of Integration -1962-2012: A Reflection on Civil Rights in America.” […]

Beyonce, Carole King added to Keys’ Black Ball

September 27, 2012 Kermit 0

Call it ladies night: Beyonce and Carole King are joining Oprah Winfrey and Alicia Keys at Keys’ annual Black Ball event.

Beyonce and King will perform at the fundraising gala for Keys’ charity Keep a Child Alive on Nov. 1 at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom. The night will honor Winfrey and Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo for their philanthropic efforts. Keys, Kidjo and rock group Alabama Shakes will also perform. […]

Houston Stackhouse to get blues trail marker today

September 26, 2012 Kermit 0

While Houston Stackhouse never became a major name in the blues, he still played an influential role in the history of the Delta blues as a sideman and mentor.

A Wesson, Miss. native, Stackhouse will be honored today with a marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail at 2 p.m. in his hometown. The unveiling will take place at 1047 8th Street. This is the 162nd marker on the blues trail. […]

He’s her man: First lady says ‘we can trust’ Obama

September 6, 2012 Kermit 0

First lady Michelle Obama lovingly praised her husband Tuesday night in a prime-time Democratic Convention speech as a devoted spouse and caring father at home and a “man we can trust” to revive the nation’s weak economy as president, beckoning the country to return him to the White House despite agonizingly slow recovery from recession. […]

B.B. King kicks of annual festival with marker unveiling in Kilmichael

August 21, 2012 Kermit 0

By Monica Land
KILMICHAEL – There is no doubt that legendary bluesman B.B. King is a down-to-earth kind of guy. His superstar status has earned him international and worldwide recognition and his talent and musical abilities are beyond question.
But the singer’s humble nature has become so evident, especially when he makes the time to return “home” to the Mississippi Delta to participate in his annual homecoming celebration. […]

MDOT to host safe routes program for kids

August 14, 2012 Kermit Comments Off

From The Mississippi Link Newswire MADISON – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), will host a Safe Routes to School Groundbreaking Ceremony to kick off the Madison SRTS project. The event will take place at […]