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The Blue Mountain Christian University softball team suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to second-seeded Grand View in a tightly contested opening-round matchup of the NAIA tournament held in Oklahoma City.
Downtown Ripley, Mississippi is calling all local artisans and small business owners to participate in the Burnside Music Fest on June 6th, 2026, a one-day celebration honoring the 100th birthday of legendary blues musician R.L. Burnside. Vendor spaces are available for just $30 with limited spots remaining.
The Burnside Music Fest is offering limited VIP wristbands for $75 pre-order, featuring festival merchandise, meet-and-greets with bands, food, and drink tickets. The event takes place June 6th, 2026, in downtown Ripley, Mississippi.
Local vendor Gathering Porch will serve fresh lemonade and dirty sodas at the Burnside Music Fest on Saturday, June 6th in Historic Downtown Ripley, Mississippi. The festival promises a full day of live music, food trucks, and vendor booths for the community to enjoy.
The Ripley community is invited to welcome Tippah Tumblers, a new downtown business, at a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning at 10:00 a.m. located at 204 N. Commerce Street.
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NMPHC Food pantry for February 2026
North Mississippi Primary Health Care will hold a food pantry distribution Friday, Jan. 23, at the Walnut Fire Department in partnership with the Mid-South Food Bank.
Downtown Ripley’s Macs & Milli will host silhouette artist Edward Casey on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 1–4 p.m., offering hand-cut keepsake portraits. Reservations are encouraged because spots are limited.
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