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Mississippi Book Festival kicks off 10th anniversary
SUMMARY: Despite an appeal hearing, organizers for Black Spring Break say the events will still happen in April. The Mississippi Book Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary with the announcement of authors like Erik Larson, Grace Elizabeth Hale, and Ron Rash attending this year. Last year's festival had 169 authors, and Executive Director Ellen Daniels expects the lineup to grow. Daniels highlights Mississippi's literary legends and the importance of the event. The festival aims to showcase the state's contributions to literature, and organizers are excited for another successful year of promoting reading and writing.
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More than 300 cadets attend JROTC camp at Camp Shelby
SUMMARY: Shelby is hosting its annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge, with high school cadets from 54 schools participating. The event emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and decision-making. Cadets, including Nicholas Clap and Jadel Deer, engage in various missions and activities such as repelling, obstacle courses, land navigation, and canoeing. Over 300 cadets from Mississippi and Louisiana are involved, divided into companies and leadership roles. The challenge focuses on personal growth and citizenship rather than military training, although it aids in military transition. Awards and recognitions will be distributed tomorrow, with the camp concluding on Saturday morning.
More than 300 cadets attend JROTC camp at Camp Shelby.
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VIDEO: Bomb threat forces some Alcorn County residences out of their homes
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Pleasant Hill Methodist Church experienced a bomb threat Thursday, June 6th. Law enforcement established there were not any traces of explosives at the scene.
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Local Red Lobster customer reacts to potential closing
SUMMARY: Red Lobster in Tupelo faces potential closure as part of the company's bankruptcy plan to shut down 600 locations. The company filed for bankruptcy last month and awaits court approval for its plan. The Tupelo location is one of several dozen that might close if the court greenlights the plan. A local customer expressed disappointment, highlighting the restaurant's good service and frequent visits. Red Lobster has already closed some locations in Mississippi, and the Times Square restaurant is also on the closure list. The future of the Tupelo location hinges on the court's decision.
A local Red Lobster customer in Tupelo reacted to the potential closing.
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