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In today's newsletter:
- What made Greenvilleās 49th Blues & Heritage Festival crowd go wild?
- How much money Greenvilleās Tamale Festival really brings into town
- Greenvilleāconnected family mourns the passing of Margaret Ann Bryant
Also on today's calendar: Matt Rogers Country: Delta Hot Tamale Festival 2026 and 4 more events.
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- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ The 49th Annual Mississippi Blues & Heritage Festival (jacksonadvocateonline.com) ā Greenville just hosted about 8,000 fans for the 49th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival, with performers ranging from Eden Brent to Bobby Rush and Leela James. The dayālong event, backed by sponsors including the City of Greenville and Harlowās Casino, reinforced the cityās role as a global destination for live blues. 
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ā¢ Governor Tate Reeves releases article on Mississippi tourism - what does tourism mean in the Delta? (deltanews.tv) ā Tourism leaders say Greenvilleās Tamale Festival and other Delta events are filling hotels and pumping millions into the regionās economy, contributing to Mississippiās record 45 million visitors and $19 billion in tourism revenue. As October festivals ramp up, local directors hope Greenville will help push 2026 tourism numbers to another allātime high. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Margaret Bryant (blogspot.com) ā Margaret Ann Bryant, 82, who was married in Greenville in 1963 and later raised family nearby, has passed away in Arkansas. With a son still living in Leland and deep Delta roots, sheāll be remembered for her love of sewing, gardening, and her longtime ties to Eudora and the Greenville area. Ā Ā Ā
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Thursday October 8
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FROM LOSS TO LIVING ā
Pasquales Italian Restaurant, 1429 US-82, Greenville
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Carroll Academy at St. Joseph ā
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Marshall Academy at Greenville Christian ā
Greenville Christian, 2064 Greenville Christian School Rd, Greenville
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Matt Rogers Country: Delta Hot Tamale Festival 2026 ā
Main Street Greenville, 332 Main St, Greenville
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Indianola Academy at Greenville Christian ā
Greenville Christian, 2064 Greenville Christian School Rd, Greenville
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
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Disability Rights and Fair Housing ā
Leland R&R Center, 305 N. Broad Street, Leland
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St. Joseph Catholic School, 1501 V F W Rd, Greenville
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 23
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Leland
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- Delta Health System receives $3.89 million in rural health funding (deltanews.tv)
- Tuskegee Aviation Students Represent the Future of Aviation (tuskegee.edu)
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