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Cheer, dance competition draws teams from across Mid-South

Cheer, dance competition draws teams from across Mid-South

The Jamfest Lite series hit Southaven at the Landers Center over the weekend.

Cheer and dance teams from around the Mid-South competed in a fun and memorable cheer and dance experience.

Teams included small mini cheer teams like E-Xtreme from Bartlett, and Senior co-ed cheer teams like Arlington Elite.

JAMfest is an international event production company that hosts approximately seventy cheer and dance competitions across the United States, Europe, and Canada.

The most recent event in Southaven was a part of their lite series which, as the organization describes, is light on the wallet but just as heavy on the scoring.

DeSoto Central senior up for Wendy's High School Heisman honors

DeSoto Central senior up for Wendy's High School Heisman honors

A DeSoto Central High School senior will soon find out if he’s the Wendy’s High School Heisman winner in Mississippi.

Charlie Palmer is a three sport star in basketball, baseball, and swimming for the Jaguars.

He was one of 10 boys and 10 girls to be named a finalist for the award that honors athletes that also perform well in the classroom.

Palmer will head to Jackson to the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame February 19th for a banquet where the winner will be announced.

Taking The Plunge In DeSoto County

The Olive Branch YMCA is having a "Polar Plunge" on Saturday Feb. 16.

In return for your donation supporting its local programs, you can stop by the outdoor pool at the Olive Branch Family YMCA and jump into the amazement (and amusement) of family & friends.

Plunge time is between 10:00-11:00 a.m., and the YMCA is located at 8555 Goodman Road.

For more information check out the Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce website.

World Series of Poker comes to Tunica

World Series of Poker comes to Tunica

The World Series of Poker will return to Tunica at the end of January for its eighth year.

Harrah’s Tunica will host the circuit event from January 24, 2013, through February 4.

There will be 12 gold ring events, but the main event starts on Friday, February 1.

Since 2005, Harrah’s officials say $32 million in prize money has been given out to winners.

In 2012, main event winner Kurt Jewell took home almost $200,000 from a field of more than 600 others.

Points from the events can qualify players for a seat at the national event in New Orleans.

Two DeSoto County dance teams to perform at major bowl games

Two DeSoto County dance teams are performing at major bowl games, according to the Commercial Appeal.

LRP Studios in Southaven will perform at the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 2.

The Dance Diva Studio presents the Divas of Olive Branch will perform at the Discover Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan. 1.

For both dance studios, the opportunity to perform during the bowl halftime shows is a chance for girls to gain valuable knowledge and experience.