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Two people who inspired me this week

Submitted by Ursula Madden on Friday, October 12th, 6:34 pm

Something that has always been a blessing to me in my professional life, is the different people I meet from day to day, just by virtue of working for a television news station - but also by chance. I've met people from all walks of life with complex life stories and sometimes very public struggles. This week I met with two individuals who not only impressed me, but also left me inspired.

Chris Gardner, "The Pursuit of Happyness"

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Olive Branch officer takes home top honors in competition

Submitted by Michael Clark on Friday, October 12th, 4:46 pm

An Olive Branch police officer is making his community proud after placing first in a crime stoppers challenge.

Officer Michael Collier participated in the 9th annual Blue Steel Challenge in Tupelo, Mississippi.

In a pool of more than 40 others, Collier was able to bring home the hardware in several categories.

Collier placed first in the patrol rifle shooting competition and second in the pistol match competition.

At the end of the challenge, Collier was awarded first place overall.

For his efforts, Collier received a Remington 870 Express Police Shotgun.

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Cedar Hill Farms annual Halloween celebration

Submitted by April Dawn, Journalist

Sunday, October 7th, 2012, 12:43pm

Cedar Hill Farms annual Halloween celebration

The sputter of a tractor engine, the crisp corn stalks, and the usual Halloween ambiance all welcome you to enjoy a day at Cedar Hill Farms in Hernando, MS during their annual event, ‘October on the Farm’ from September 27th to November 3rd. The entire family can enjoy the festivities and activities such as picking a pumpkin from ‘The Pumpkin Patch’, take a hayride pulled by a tractor, experience the “Corn Maize” and the “Black Hole” but remember to bring a flashlight!

The Corn Maize is open during the day for the convenience of families with younger children so they too can enjoy the bright colors of fall. All of the attractions are family friendly except for, of course, the “Trail of Terror”. A leisurely stroll through the farms can send every family to a place of piece and quite free of stress.

Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maize hours:

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Chilli Cook-Off

Submitted by Shiela Whaley on Thursday, October 4th, 2:35 pm

The Fillin' Station Grille will be having their second annual Chili Cook-Off this Sunday, October 7 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Enjoy the live band while eating burgers, salads and sandwiches as your kids jump on bouncies.

Judges will determine which teams win cash prizes.

First place- $150. Second place- $75. Third place- $50.

It is $50 to enter the competition.

All proceeds from the competition go to House Of Grace, a local faith based place of refuge for domestic violence victims and their children.

The Fillin' Station is located at 4840 Venture Dr. Southaven, MS.

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Countrywood Neighborhood Sale

Submitted by April Dawn, Journalist

Friday, September 21st, 2012, 11:04am

Every year, yard sale bargain hunters flock to Cordova, Tennessee for the annual Countrywood Neighborhood Sale sponsored by the Countrywood Neighborhood Association.

On Friday, September 22, the huge yard event will draw crowds from all over the Greater Memphis area and from neighboring states.

Last year the sale was a huge success. More than 200 residents participated

Rain or shine, the participating vendors will sell their almost brand new or slightly used items from furniture to clothing and televisions to motorized vehicles to make a buck. Not to mention the local economy benefited as people booked hotel rooms for a few days to stay and visit the grand city of Memphis to shop it’s local stores and dine in local restaurants.

Frequently asked questions:

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Hernando Welcomes 'Troubadour for the Lord'

Submitted by Joe Birch, Anchor

Friday, September 14th, 2012, 8:43pm

(WMC-TV) - If you had a legitimate shot at becoming a rock star, would you go for it with every ounce of your energy?

A musician with all the gifts required to launch into the American rock and roll stratosphere took a very different trajectory, indeed.

John Michael Talbot, former member of a band that opened 1970s concerts for mega-rock luminaries like Pink Floyd and The Grateful Dead, arrives in Hernando, MS October 9-11 as the world's most popular Catholic recording artist.

A visit to his website http://www.johnmichaeltalbot.com/index.php reveals a tour de force of Christian evangelization that features Talbot's 53 albums, 24 books, and a variety of his recordings as a motivational speaker.

Talbot has sold more than 4 million records and his compositions can be found in hymnals around the world.

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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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