{paypalaccess}Read more{/paypalaccess} Gary Wagoner’s harmonica was wailing hot Friday night, as he and the rest of the Memphis Snake Doctors opened the 2010 season of Alive After Five concerts. Tunica Main Street sponsored the event, which was moved from Rivergate Park to the MarketPlace due to inclement weather.
Help sought for Yazoo producers
Mississippi Farm Bureau® Federation has established a 501(c) foundation for the purpose of assisting to restore ag producers who were disaster victims during the Katrina years. Now, it is seeking support for farmers hit by the tornado in Yazoo City. This foundation is soliciting funds from those people who want to help producers who have […]
Local soldier completes basic training
Air Force Airman Quenterous A. Harris graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate […]
Unemployed workers have opportunity
Mississippi community and junior colleges have joined with WIN Job Centers and Small Business Development Centers to offer free business start-up training and counseling to 1,000 out-of-work Mississippians.“This is a one-time opportunity for out-of-work Mississippians who want to become self-employed by starting their own businesses,” said Dr. Willis Lott, Chairman of the Mississippi Association of […]
TA finishes strong in state meet
The Tunica Academy track team proved themselves among Mississippi’s best at the MAIS State Track meet on May 1. Earning honors were Maggie Gannaway, Claire Schubert, Crystal Terry, Sallie Perry, Jodeci Harvey, Austin Hagstrom, Stephen Gray, Freeman Gray, Caleb McCoy, and Perry Turner. The girls’ team took third overall, while the boys’ team finished in […]
TA Baseball team ends year
{paypalaccess}Read more{/paypalaccess} Blake Perry and shortstop Brandon Holmes worked together for the out at second base during the April 29 game against Bayou Academy. The Diamond Devils ended their incredible season by falling short against Bayou in both match ups.
Rosa Fort players headed to state playoffs
{paypalaccess}Read more{/paypalaccess} Rosa Fort Tennis Coach Charles McGaughy (center) is proud of student/players Trentice Leonard and Vidal Partee for winning Division 4A’s #1 seed in Men’s Doubles and advancing to the State Tournament at the Bridge Tennis Center in Jackson on May 10-11.
TA pair is state bound
{paypalaccess}Read more{/paypalaccess} Tunica Academy Mixed Doubles pair William Gibson and Adrianna Ferretiz are North State runners-up after participating in the North State tournament last week. The pair, coached by VCampbell Flowers, defeated Deer Creek in straight sets and split sets with Bayou to take second place. They competed in the State Tournament on May 5.
Rotary Golf Tournament Winners
{paypalaccess}Read more{/paypalaccess} The 8th annual Tunica Rotary Golf Tournament, held on April 21 at Tunica National, was a huge success. The field consisted of 33 teams (132 players), and there were 97 hole sponsors. The winning team was (l to r): Robert Corley, Greg Malatesta, Denis Motzinger and Larry Stringer with a score of 16 […]
Rotary Golf Tournament Runners-up
{paypalaccess}Read more{/paypalaccess} Second place went to (l to r) Michael Sides, Paul Gregory, Buddy Allen and Curtis Berry with a score of 15 under. The Rotary had a raffle to win a new driver, and the winner of that was Neil Block. Proceeds of this tournament are used to fund two scholarships, sponsor Boy Scout Troop […]