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Tunica RiverPark Muse News

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 3:06pm

A new traveling arts exhibit is on display for Tunica RiverPark & Museum goers. The Delta Artists exhibit features works from Mississippi Delta natives and resident artists. Some of the featured artists include Jamie Tate, Donna Blackard,Tom Clifton, and James Hayes. "We decided to introduce constant change to the museum by opening a traveling exhibit area that would fit in with the theme of the Mississippi Delta, " said Webster Franklin, President and CEO of the Tunica Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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I-269 Regional Vision Study meetings to be held

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Thursday, November 15th, 2012, 3:47pm

I-269 Regional Vision Study meetings to be held

(WMC-TV) – The Memphis Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will be holding the second, and final round of public meetings concerning the new Interstate 269, now under construction.

During the meetings, discussion will focus on the impact of land usage, as well as transportation alternatives that may exist along the corridor of I-269.

A comment draft study meeting will first take place Nov. 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites near Wolfchase Galleria.

A second meeting, at which the final study will be presented for review, will be held Dec. 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., also held at the Holiday Inn & Suites near Wolfchase.

To see a full press release, or to obtain full directions to the meeting locations, click here.

Information and image provided by the Memphis Urban Area MPO.

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Huge catfish caught in MS

Submitted by Janice Broach, Reporter

Monday, October 1st, 2012, 9:19pm

(WMC-TV) - Look at the huge catfish some men in Yazoo City were preparing to cook.

We saw it when we drove into town for a different news story.

At first, I thought they were cleaning an animal on the back of their truck. We got closer and saw it was a catfish.
The men said it was from the Yazoo River.

They say it is not unusual to find large catfish in the river.

As we drove around, it became clear why there are catfish statues in the area like Memphis has tiger statues.

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Panda-rific! Despite controversy, Memphis Zoo impresses visitors

Submitted by Michael Addison on Friday, September 21st, 9:42 am

The Memphis Zoo recently found itself in the mouth of controversy after Memphis City Councilman Lee Harris highlighted in the news he thinks admission prices to get into the zoo are too expensive.

This week, Councilman Harris called for a review of the city's contract with the zoo and the zoo's prices, calling the facility "inaccessible" for people who can't afford admission. I, however, disagree.

Last year, my cousin and his best friend, who's become like one to me, made the trip from Louisiana up to Memphis to check out all the hot spots, especially the restaurants. One day during their visit we decided to go to the zoo, and I was especially excited because it was my first time going as well.

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Local cloth diaper event educates parents looking to help environment and save money

Submitted by Karen Bray on Thursday, September 13th, 10:44 am

(WMC-TV) - Have you ever considered cloth diapers? Are the first images that pop in your head large swaths of fabric, pins and plastic pants? If so, then you need to find out how different modern cloth diapers are now.

The modern cloth diaper systems are pin-less, easy to use and better for the environment. Another important factor to busy parents is that modern cloth diapers are easy to wash. The fabrics used now are soft, colorful and comfortable on the delicate skin of babies. They are also easier on the environment.

In the United States alone, 49 million diapers per day (18 billion per year) are thrown away. Disposable diapers go into landfills in which (under ideal conditions) it is estimated that it would take hundreds of years to decompose. Each baby in cloth diapers will help to divert many of these diapers from municipal landfills.

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DeSoto County residents invited to public meeting

Submitted by Michael Clark on Wednesday, June 6th, 5:29 pm

(WMC-TV) - DeSoto County residents are being invited to a public meeting on Thursday where a variety of community issues will be discussed.

Lee Caldwell, District 4 Supervisor for the county called the meeting.

Topics that are on the agenda include: internet problems, the animal shelter, DeSoto County schools, and mosquito spraying.

The meeting is set to begin at 6:30 at the central maintnance center in Nesbit, Mississippi at 2339 Glynn Road.

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St. Jude Bass Classic prepares for 40th tournament

Submitted by Michael Clark on Monday, May 21st, 11:26 am

Hundreds of Mid-South fisherman are gearing up to compete for a good cause this Memorial Day weekend in the St. Jude Bass Classic. The tournament is celebrating its' 40th year.

More than $2.5 million dollars have been raised since the competition’s beginning. Every dollar goes right to the hospital.

Each year the tournament focuses on one special patient, and fishing is a big part of this year’s patients’ family.

Hayden Taylor was recently diagnosed with cancer. Taylor and his father were out on the boat fishing when they received a phone call with the life-changing news.

Taylor’s family will drive from Virginia to be a part of the tournament.

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