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Local AAU Tournament draws big crowd to help youth
SUMMARY: The Golden Triangle hosted one of the largest AAU basketball tournaments, organized by the Fly and S.T.Y. programs, with over 50 teams of youths aged 11-17 participating. The event took place in Columbus and New Hope. S.T.Y, meaning “Saving the Youth,” aims to teach both basketball and life skills. Coaches Donel Briggs and Stephen Harrison highlighted the importance of the sport in teaching youth to think critically and the sense of unity and community support involved. This marked the 2nd annual Fly and S.T.Y Hustle tournament, praised for its successful turnout and community involvement.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (May 9-11) in Mississippi offers diverse activities across Central Mississippi and the Pine Belt. Highlights in Central Mississippi include Owl Prowl at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Jurassic Quest at the Jackson Convention Complex, live music events such as Live at Five in Natchez, plus theater, exhibitions, markets, and family-friendly festivals like the Natchez Spring Carnival. Jackson hosts the inaugural Coffee Festival and Shakespeare in the Park. In the Pine Belt, enjoy live music, zoo-themed celebrations, historical events, craft beer sampling, and comedy shows with comedian John Crist in Hattiesburg. There are also special Mother’s Day events throughout the region.
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SUMMARY: This weekend in Mississippi (April 25-27) features a variety of events across Central and Pine Belt regions. Highlights include MiraGotSoul at Vibe Studio in Jackson, a community Dinner and Movie in Clinton, and the Natchez Kite Festival. Enjoy live performances with Sweet Lizzy Project in Natchez and the New Bourbon Street Jazz Band in Clinton. Family-friendly activities include the Native Plant Fest and Community Farmers Market in Jackson. In Hattiesburg, catch the Henry Cho tour and the Downtown Crawfish Jam Music Festival. Overall, it’s a weekend full of entertainment, culture, and fun activities for all ages.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (April 18-20), Mississippi offers a variety of events for all ages. In Jackson, enjoy Food Truck Friday, a jazz concert, free outdoor movie screenings, and multiple exhibitions including “Of Salt and Spirit” and “Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers.” For family fun, there’s an Easter Egg Hunt at the Ag Museum and “Bunnies & Butterflies” at MCM. Natchez features the Spring Pilgrimage, Lafayette’s 200th anniversary celebration, and a farmers market. In the Pine Belt, highlights include Live at Five, a Spring Candle-Making Workshop, and Easter events at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Don’t miss the Bluff City Block Party and more!
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