- July 02, 2009 - Thompson Will Speak - Regina Hawkins
- July 02, 2009 - Robert L. Merritt School Registration - Regina Hawkins
- July 02, 2009 - Lyon Receives Six Year for Manslaughter - Regina Hawkins
- July 01, 2009 - Shaw Will Repair Leak Thursday - Regina Hawkins
- July 01, 2009 - Class of '67 Will Meet - Regina Hawkins
- July 01, 2009 - Class of '84 Will Meet - Regina Hawkins
- July 01, 2009 - Voter's League Meet Tonight - Regina Hawkins
- June 30, 2009 - State Has Confirmed 152 Swine Flu Cases - Regina Hawkins
- June 30, 2009 - RAT Camp Wil Be Held in Belzoni - Regina Hawkins
- June 30, 2009 - Free Grant Writing Workshop - Regina Hawkins
- June 29, 2009 - Battle Of The Bands - Recardo Thomas
- June 29, 2009 - Solid Waste Wil Not Pick Up July 6th - Regina Hawkins
Thompson Will Speak - Regina Hawkins July 02, 2009
Representatives from U.S. Congressman Bennie Thompson office will meet with Southgate residents Monday, July 6th at 5:30 p.m. in the Chancery Courtroom in Sunflower County Courthouse. The meeting will be discuss the complaints of the monthly rent increase for residents. Residents have complaints of rent increasing as much as $400 to $650 per month.
Most residents in the Southgate area are on fixed income.
Robert L. Merritt School Registration - Regina Hawkins July 02, 2009
Robert L. Merritt School has announced the dates and time for school registration.
6th Grades July 13th @ 7:30 a.m.
7th Grades July 14th @ 7:30 a.m.
8th Grades July 15th @ 7:30 a.m.
Orientation will be held in the gymnasium Thursday, Juyly 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Registration requirements includes tow proofs of residency.
Lyon Receives Six Year for Manslaughter - Regina Hawkins July 02, 2009
Indianola Chamber of Commerce former manager, Beth Lyon of Oxford was sentenced to six years in the vehicular manslaughter accident that took place on April 2008. Lyon was responsible for the death of 40 year- old Rodney Shaw. Shaw was a youth counselor in Sunflower County as well as an adjunct professor with Mississippi Valley State University.Mrs. Lyon received the maximum manslaughter sentence of 20 years however, Judge Richard Smith of Greenwood suspended six years and gave eleven years probation. Lyon was sent to the Leflore County jail and will be transferred to the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Shaw Will Repair Leak Thursday - Regina Hawkins July 01, 2009
The City of Shaw has announced that they will disconnect water services Thursday, July 2nd from 8:30 a,m. to 2:30 p.m. to repair the water leak on Dean Blvd.For more information contact Willie Dorsey @ (662) 719-6915 or Shaw City Hall @ (662) 754-3131.
Class of '67 Will Meet - Regina Hawkins July 01, 2009
The Gentry High School Class of 1967 will hold a planning meeting Sunday, July 11 at 4:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Rasberry United Methodist Church located on the corner Hannah & Roosevelt Streets in Indianola. All classmates are encouraged to attend.
Class of '84 Will Meet - Regina Hawkins July 01, 2009
Greenwood High School of 1984 will hold class reunion meeting Sunday, July 5th at 2:30 p.m. at Shoney's highway 82 East in Greenwood. All members are encouraged to attend.
Voter's League Meet Tonight - Regina Hawkins July 01, 2009
Greenwood Voter's League will have a meeting tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the Elks Hall, located on 106 East Scott Street in Greenwood. The featured speakers will be Dr. Alfio Rausa of the Mississippi Department of Health and evangelist and motivational speaker Joe McCall. The public is encouraged to attend.
State Has Confirmed 152 Swine Flu Cases - Regina Hawkins June 30, 2009
The Mississippi department of Health has confirmed at total of 152 cases of the swine flu. Nine cases were reported in Winston County, six new cases in Lamar county, four in Forrest and Jackson counties, 2 Webster, Tishomingo, Lee, Greene, George, Harrison, one case in Attala , Chickasaw, Hinds, Lafayette, Lincoln, Marion, Okitibbeha, Panola, Perry, Rankin, Smith and Warren county.
RAT Camp Wil Be Held in Belzoni - Regina Hawkins June 30, 2009
Mississippi Tobacco Free Coalition of Leflore and Humphreys Counties in partnership with County Housing Education & Community Services, Inc. invites your child/children to attend our tobacco free summer camp. Camp is fun-filled four-day event where we host tobacco-free activities and educational classes. Children in grades kindergarten to 6th grades are invited to attend . Camp will be held Monday, July 6th through Thursday, July 9th between the hours of 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the leasing office located on Griffin Circle in Belzoni. The camp i free and refreshments will be served. To register call (662) 247-3217. Volunteers are welcome and space is limited.
Free Grant Writing Workshop - Regina Hawkins June 30, 2009
County Housing Education & Community Services, Inc. invites you to attend a Free Grant -Writing Workshop. Non-profit, Faith-based, and state organizations as well as individuals interested in providing community services and partnership opportunities are encouraged to attend. Workshops will be held Friday, July 10, 2009 located at Belzoni Public Library. You can attend 10:0 a.m. or the 2:00 p.m. session. These grant-writing workshops are free, but registration is required. For details and registration call (662) 247-3217. Space is limited.
Battle Of The Bands - Recardo Thomas June 29, 2009
"THE NEW Q-102.3 / RIVALS" 1ST ANNUAL "BATTLE OF THE BANDS"
THE DELTA'S LIVE MUSIC HEADQUARTERS - RIVALS, STUDIO 61 IN LELAND, WABG TV-6, DELTA FOX 10 AND THE NEW Q-102.3 ARE GIVING BANDS THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME....
· A FREE RECORDING SESSION AT STUDIO 61 IN LELAND AND YOUR BAND ON CD
...IF YOU HAVE A BAND AND YOU THINK YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES, GET US YOUR STUFF NOW! YOU CAN EITHER…..
· DROP OFF YOUR STUFF AT RIVALS SPORTS BAR AND RESTAURANT ON HWY 1 IN GREENVILLE
or
· DROP IT BY THE Q-102.3 STUDIOS IN GREENVILLE...
NINE BANDS TOTAL - WILL BE CHOSEN TO COMPETE AT RIVALS
WITH A DIFFERENT BAND EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT STARTING JULY 2ND. IF YOU DON'T HAVE A BAND-
JOIN US FOR SOME GREAT LIVE MUSIC AND NO COVER EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT - PARTY STARTS AT FIVE
WITH HAPPY HOUR TILL 7! AND LET THE BATTLE BEGIN...
FROM: RIVALS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL- THE DELTA'S LIVE MUSIC HEADQUARTERS,
STUDIO 61 IN LELAND,
WABG TV-6,
DELTA FOX 10
AND THE ALL NEW Q-102.3
See Official Rules Below.
See Official Rules Below.
2009 Rules
1. All entry packets must be received by August 17th, 2009 to be considered for the competition. Up to 9 groups will be selected by a listening group of judges, sponsors associates to play on one Thursday at Rivals in the month of July or August as part of the live competition. The selected groups will be notified by telephone or email.
2. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. Entry packets must be accompanied by a band photo, delivered as jpg. on disk or via email, and an audio file (mp3, CD or cassette) of at least one of your songs to be complete. Video of a performance is highly encouraged, but not required, and may substitute for audio file. Once a band submits audio, video and photos, etc. Debut Broadcasting, Rivals and Studio 61 are not responsible for returning.
3. Each band that competes at the Battle of the Bands will play one night from 7pm to 10pm at Rivals.
4. Each band is responsible for their own equipment and set up. It is the band's responsibility to set gear and be ready to perform within the allotted time.
5. Stage management has final say on all activities on stage. Any band who disregards event management's direction about anything, including safety be disqualified or powered off.
7. If your group is chosen to compete in the Battle of the Bands, you must be available to perform on one Thursday (TBD) in July or August and must be able to perform at the final performance SundayAugust 6th, 2009 at Rivals - time TBD. Time requests will be considered, but no time slots are guaranteed, and if you enter, you need to be available at any time.
8. All bands are required to send one member to a pre-meeting before the event.
9. Associates of Debut Broadcasting, Rivals and Studio 61 in Leland are ineligible to enter Battle of the Bands competition.
10. Battle of the Bands is open to amateurs only. For the purpose of this contest, an amateur is somebody without a major-label recording contract.
11. Entries must be completed in English. Frequent use of profanity is highly discouraged, and repetitive abusive language will be turned off.
12. Debut Broadcasting, Rivals and Studio 61 are not responsible for any damage or theft of your musical equipment during the Battle of the Bands.
1. All entry packets must be received by August 17th, 2009 to be considered for the competition. Up to 9 groups will be selected by a listening group of judges, sponsors associates to play on one Thursday at Rivals in the month of July or August as part of the live competition. The selected groups will be notified by telephone or email.
2. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. Entry packets must be accompanied by a band photo, delivered as jpg. on disk or via email, and an audio file (mp3, CD or cassette) of at least one of your songs to be complete. Video of a performance is highly encouraged, but not required, and may substitute for audio file. Once a band submits audio, video and photos, etc. Debut Broadcasting, Rivals and Studio 61 are not responsible for returning.
3. Each band that competes at the Battle of the Bands will play one night from 7pm to 10pm at Rivals.
4. Each band is responsible for their own equipment and set up. It is the band's responsibility to set gear and be ready to perform within the allotted time.
5. Stage management has final say on all activities on stage. Any band who disregards event management's direction about anything, including safety be disqualified or powered off.
7. If your group is chosen to compete in the Battle of the Bands, you must be available to perform on one Thursday (TBD) in July or August and must be able to perform at the final performance SundayAugust 6th, 2009 at Rivals - time TBD. Time requests will be considered, but no time slots are guaranteed, and if you enter, you need to be available at any time.
8. All bands are required to send one member to a pre-meeting before the event.
9. Associates of Debut Broadcasting, Rivals and Studio 61 in Leland are ineligible to enter Battle of the Bands competition.
10. Battle of the Bands is open to amateurs only. For the purpose of this contest, an amateur is somebody without a major-label recording contract.
11. Entries must be completed in English. Frequent use of profanity is highly discouraged, and repetitive abusive language will be turned off.
12. Debut Broadcasting, Rivals and Studio 61 are not responsible for any damage or theft of your musical equipment during the Battle of the Bands.
13. The winning band chosen by a panel of judges will be final and will receive a free recording session at Studio 61 in Leland and 100 cds.
14. The winning band will work out date and time of recording session solely with Eric Fowler of Studio 61 in Leland. Studio 61 and Rivals are not
responsible for recording session arrangements.
15. All members of competing band must be 21 years of age or older.
Solid Waste Wil Not Pick Up July 6th - Regina Hawkins June 29, 2009
The Washington County solid department will not collect garbage Monday, July 6th due to Independence Day falls on a Saturday. The will observe the holiday, Monday, July 6th. The collections for Monday route will delayed until Wednesday, July 8th.
