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'Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites' coming soon to MCM

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 6:21pm
'Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites' coming soon to MCM

The Mississippi Children's Museum will soon welcome its first traveling exhibit -- "Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites".

The exhibit features famous characters and iconic scene taken right out of the pages of seven celebrated children's books: "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie", "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom", "The Snowy Day", "Abuela", "Tuesday", and "Where’s Spot?".

Storyland's grand opening is Saturday, May 19. It will run through Aug. 26.

For more information, visit the Mississippi Children's Museum website.

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Byram Swinging Bridge Festival Friday, Saturday

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Friday, May 4th, 2012, 5:38pm
Byram Swinging Bridge Festival Friday, Saturday

The Byram Swining Bridge Festival is Friday and Saturday at Southpointe Centre in Byram. This is just north of the Byram exit on east I-55 Frontage Road.

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John Bell Williams Airport to host remote-controlled plane fly-in

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Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 11:25am

The John Bell Williams Airport in Raymond and the Hinds Community College Aviation Department will host the 21st Annual Mississippi Afterburner Jet Rally Thursday-Saturday, May 3-5.

More than 75 remote-controlled jet pilots will participate in the event, flying their model turbine-powered jets at speeds of more than 200 mph. Flying will take place continuously from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. Admission is $5 per carload with concessions and spectator seating available... Read More

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Author Gary Chapman to visit MC for marriage seminar

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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 12:16pm
Author Gary Chapman to visit MC for marriage seminar

People who want to keep their marriages strong are invited to a seminar at Mississippi College with author and minister Gary Chapman on Sept. 8.

Chapman’s “A Growing Marriage” conference is designed to stimulate healthy marriages. The senior associate pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he believes that biblically based marriage enrichment is the key to saving thousands of marriages... Read More

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New vaccine required for seventh-graders

Submitted by Clinton Public ... on Friday, April 13th, 5:44 pm

CLINTON — Students entering the seventh grade this fall are required to have the Tdap vaccination.

The requirement was announced this month by the Mississippi State Department of Health. The Tdap vaccine covers tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.

Mississippi is one of 42 states now requiring this vaccine.

“Students can get vaccinated at any health department for $10,” said Clinton Public School District nurse Renee Martin.

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Olde Towne Clinton Dinner and a Movie April 13

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Monday, April 9th, 2012, 11:00am
Olde Towne Clinton Dinner and a Movie April 13

Free movie compliments of Main Street Clinton. Dinner provided by Newk's Cafe is $10.

To make a reservation, call 601-924-5472.

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Great Strides Race Raises Funds to Fight Cystic Fibrosis

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Sunday, April 8th, 2012, 4:42pm
Great Strides Race Raises Funds to Fight Cystic Fibrosis

A 26-year-old Mississippi College graduate, Tyler Blount of Clinton has fought Cystic Fibrosis since he was an infant.

Doing two hours of physical therapy daily and taking nearly 36 pills each day, the Mississippi accountant continues to battle the disease. These days, Blount is also getting his body prepared to run a 5K Jackson road race to help raise money to combat CF.

Blount will have his running shoes on for the 2012 Jackson Great Strides Walk/5K Run set for April 21 at Mayes Lake off Lakeland Drive. It begins with a 9 a.m. 5K registration and 9:30 a.m. walk registration.

For more information on Jackson’s Great Strides race go to http://greatstrides.cff.org or www.cff.org. People wishing to enter the April 21 race or make a donation can also call the Mississippi chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at 601.981.3100.

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