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

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

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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 […]

Casting Call for feature film based on Faulkner novel

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From Media Reports JACKSON – Humble Productions Inc. has announced that their production of William Faulkner’s AS I LAY DYING will film in Mississippi this fall. The film is presently scouting locations in central and […]

It’s time for authentic festivals and fairs in the ‘True South’

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Special to The Mississippi Link JACKSON – One of the great traditions of summer in the ‘True South’ is to attend an outdoor festival or fair for a taste of the diverse cultural heritage displayed […]

Walk to End Alzheimer’s slated to raise awareness in Jackson

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Walkers to raise critically needed funds; ML editor named honorary mission chair The Mississippi Link Newswire The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Jackson area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for […]

Juneteenth Celebration scheduled on June 23 at Battlefield Park in Jackson

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From The Mississippi Link Wire Service An association of concerned citizens of Jackson, Mississippi organized to host the first Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 23, 2012 from 12 noon to 7 p.m.at Battlefield Park in Jackson, Mississippi […]

May 19 Is Hepatitis Testing Day

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Special To The Mississippi Link JACKSON – During May’s annual observance of Hepatitis Awareness Month, May 19 will be recognized as the first-ever Hepatitis Testing Day in the United States. The Action Plan for the […]