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MDWFP, Byram to host youth fishing day at Lake Dockery

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 3:45pm

MDWFP, Byram to host youth fishing day at Lake Dockery

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and the City of Byram will host a youth fishing day at Lake Dockery Saturday, May 4, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event is open for youth ages 15 and under who are accompanied by an adult with a valid Mississippi fishing license.

Lake Dockery will open to the general public May 5.

For more information including daily bag limits, fishing hours, and lake rules, contact the City of Byram at 601-372-7791.

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Spring 2013 Concert Tour Booked for MC Singers

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Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 12:05pm

Spring 2013 Concert Tour Booked for MC Singers

Fans of the Mississippi College Singers are in for a treat – a spring concert tour taking the talented group to nine cities in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.

The MC Singers will depart from the Clinton campus Sunday April 7. The choir’s musical repertoire covers a period spanning 400 years and they are expected to entertain audiences with plenty of their favorite selections on stage... Read More

Read the full story at Mississippi College News

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CHS thespians perform ‘Graceland’ and ‘Greater Tuna’

Submitted by Clinton Public ... on Tuesday, March 26th, 2:50 pm

CLINTON — Theater fans are in for a treat on April 16 and 19, when the Arrow Players perform the plays Graceland and Greater Tuna.

Performances will be held at 6 p.m. for Graceland and 7:30 p.m. for Greater Tuna. Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased in the Clinton High School front office in advance, or at the door the night of the plays. Seating is limited.

“Graceland is the story of two eccentric women and fervent Elvis Presley fans who camp out three days before the opening of Graceland in Memphis,” said Chasidy Burns, CHS teacher and Arrow Players sponsor.

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CHS plans Superhero Skate-A-Thon, car show fundraisers

Submitted by Clinton Public ... on Friday, March 22nd, 2:59 pm

CLINTON — Philanthropic activities are an annual occurrence at Clinton High School, and this year, fundraisers for the Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital are taking on epic proportions.

Students can be heroes for Batson at the first Superhero Skate-A-Thon, planned for 6-10 p.m. Monday, April 8 at Funtime Skateland in Clinton.

“Blair E. Batson is the only hospital in Mississippi devoted to helping sick and injured children of all ages,” said event planner and CHS teacher Megan Woodard-Berry.

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Jackson Zoo presents Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 11:06am

Jackson Zoo presents Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

The Jackson Zoo invites you to its annual breakfast with the Easter Bunny and animals Saturday, March 30.

Enjoy a breakfast buffet, animal story time, a zoo tour with Easter treats for the animals, crafts and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny.

Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. Tickets must be purchase in advance.

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Help for seniors in danger of not graduating

Submitted by Jo Brown on Wednesday, March 6th, 12:14 pm

Jackson, MS (MSNewsNow) - Students who do not pass their state tests cannot graduate. This barrier prevents many high school seniors from getting their diplomas, even if they have passing grades.

United Way, Jackson Public Schools, and the Jackson-Hinds Library System are partnering to offer State Test Workshops in the subject areas of: U.S.

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Delta Tech to host high school welding competition

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer

Thursday, February 28th, 2013, 2:17pm

Delta Tech to host high school welding competition

RIDGELAND, MS (Mississippi News Now) - Delta Technical College will host a welding competition for central and southern Mississippi high school and vocational school students this month.

The competition is set for March 8 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Ridgeland at 113 Marketridge Drive.

Delta Tech hopes the competition will encourage high school vocational students to continue to practice in the mechanical trades fields and also show support for local vocational programs.

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