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"Annie" Coming to Landers Center

Regardless of the forecast, the sun will come out tomorrow as the DeSoto Family Theatre presents the musical "Annie" at the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi.

The loveable redhead hits the stage with her furry mutt Sandy, Daddy Warbucks and of course, the not-so-nice Miss Hannigan!

The show runs from November 30th through December 9th.

To find out more about the show & for ticket information check out the DeSoto Family Theatre website or call 662-470-2131.

ArtsMemphis and Ducks Unlimited host Family Day at Shelby Farm

ArtsMemphis and Ducks Unlimited host Family Day at Shelby Farm

Information provided by ArtsMemphis

ArtsMemphis and Ducks Unlimited will host Conservation Through Art (CTA) Family Day from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, at Shelby Farms Visitor Center.

The free event, sponsored by Baptist Memorial Health Care, will feature a variety of outdoor activities designed for the entire family, including fishing, conservation games, duck calling lessons and working dog demonstrations.

Organizations offering activity booths include the Metal Museum, the Orpheum Theatre, New Ballet Ensemble and School and Theatre Memphis. Whole Foods Market will provide an eco-friendly learning game and healthy snacks. Family Day also will include performances by Voices of the South, Watoto Memphis and Prizm Ensemble.

Chick-fil-A Fall Festival

It's that time of year again, the Chick-fil-A Southaven fall festival is just around the corner. 

What better way to get in the mood for Halloween and the holiday season?

The festival will be held at the Chick-fil-A Southaven on 235 Goodman Road on Oct. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Should the festival get delayed for rain, the festival will resume on Oct. 30.

At the festival you'll enjoy:

Olive Branch officer takes home top honors in competition

Olive Branch officer takes home top honors in competition

An Olive Branch police officer is making his community proud after placing first in a crime stoppers challenge.

Officer Michael Collier participated in the 9th annual Blue Steel Challenge in Tupelo, Mississippi.

In a pool of more than 40 others, Collier was able to bring home the hardware in several categories.

Collier placed first in the patrol rifle shooting competition and second in the pistol match competition.

At the end of the challenge, Collier was awarded first place overall.

For his efforts, Collier received a Remington 870 Express Police Shotgun.

Cedar Hill Farms annual Halloween celebration

Cedar Hill Farms annual Halloween celebration

The sputter of a tractor engine, the crisp corn stalks, and the usual Halloween ambiance all welcome you to enjoy a day at Cedar Hill Farms in Hernando, MS during their annual event, ‘October on the Farm’ from September 27th to November 3rd. The entire family can enjoy the festivities and activities such as picking a pumpkin from ‘The Pumpkin Patch’, take a hayride pulled by a tractor, experience the “Corn Maize” and the “Black Hole” but remember to bring a flashlight!

The Corn Maize is open during the day for the convenience of families with younger children so they too can enjoy the bright colors of fall. All of the attractions are family friendly except for, of course, the “Trail of Terror”. A leisurely stroll through the farms can send every family to a place of piece and quite free of stress.

Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maize hours:

Chilli Cook-Off

Chilli Cook-Off

The Fillin' Station Grille will be having their second annual Chili Cook-Off this Sunday, October 7 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Enjoy the live band while eating burgers, salads and sandwiches as your kids jump on bouncies. 

Judges will determine which teams win cash prizes. 

First place- $150.  Second place- $75.  Third place- $50. 

It is $50 to enter the competition.     

All proceeds from the competition go to House Of Grace, a local faith based place of refuge for domestic violence victims and their children.

The Fillin' Station is located at 4840 Venture Dr. Southaven, MS.

'Wishtober' will meet kids' needs and grant wishes

'Wishtober' will meet kids' needs and grant wishes

(WMC-TV) - The month of October has been renamed "Wishtober" at Chick-fil-A Southaven.

Make-A-Wish Mid-South is partnering with the restaurant to grant the wishes of some very dseserving children with life-threatening medical conditions.

The campaign kicks off October 8 at the Chick-fil-A on 235 Goodman Road West.

Participants who come to the restaurant will have the chance to stock the shelves of the Wish Closet.

Make-A-Wish organizers are looking for items like DVDs, iTunes cards or sporting goods.

Right now, there is a need for items specifically for boys and girls age 13 to 18.

Owner operator Stuart Davidson hopes to make the "Wishtober" campaign a great success.

"We want to be a part of providing those special moments and powerful experiences for children diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition," he said.

Here is how you can help: