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William Carey University’s 12th Annual Scholarship Dinner will be Oct. 9 at Lake Terrace Convention Center. The special guest at this year’s fund-raiser will be motivational speaker Kirk Cameron. “People remember him as Mike Seaver in the 1980’s sit-com, ‘Growing Pains.’ But since then, he’s invested his time and energy into faith- and family-based films and television shows – and hundreds of live events focused on marriage, family, and parenting,” said Karen Golson, WCU director of advancement. Cameron’s film projects include “Fireproof,” a 2008 Christian drama about a troubled marriage that became the No. 1 inspirational movie of the year and inspired a best-selling book, “The Love Dare,” which helps people transform and improve their marriages. --Magnolia State Live: Kirk Cameron, known from “Growing Pains,” to keynote event at Mississippi university 9.10.23
May 30, 2023: WLOX: ‘Back to the Future’ star Christopher Lloyd wraps up filming in Jackson
In an exclusive interview with WLBT, Christopher Lloyd of the 1985 hit film “Back to the Future” discussed his latest role in a supernatural thriller called “The Movers.”
In an exclusive interview with WLBT, Christopher Lloyd of the 1985 hit film “Back to the Future” discussed his latest role in a supernatural thriller called “The Movers.”
Jan 24, 2023: WLOX: Jay-Z-funded lawsuits end as Mississippi improves prison
Attorneys hired by Jay-Z and other entertainers have ended two lawsuits they filed on behalf of Mississippi inmates in 2020 over what they said were squalid living conditions at the state’s oldest prison — a facility that came under Justice Department scrutiny after outbursts of deadly violence by inmates.
Attorneys hired by Jay-Z and other entertainers have ended two lawsuits they filed on behalf of Mississippi inmates in 2020 over what they said were squalid living conditions at the state’s oldest prison — a facility that came under Justice Department scrutiny after outbursts of deadly violence by inmates.

“We’re pleased that Parchman has started to address the cruel and inhumane prison conditions after the Department of Justice’s investigation, but we aren’t satisfied with short-term improvements. The Mississippi Department of Corrections has neglected these torturous living conditions for decades, so we will continue to hold them accountable and ensure they commit to creating long-lasting change that safely protects their incarcerated population.”
- Mario Mims, who goes by the stage name Yo Gotti 1.24.23
- Mario Mims, who goes by the stage name Yo Gotti 1.24.23
Dec 2, 2022: WDAM: Actress Octavia Spencer to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
They say Hollywood is a place where the stars can be seen during the day. Later this month, a new star will be added to the iconic walk of fame with a familiar name to most of us in Mississippi.
They say Hollywood is a place where the stars can be seen during the day. Later this month, a new star will be added to the iconic walk of fame with a familiar name to most of us in Mississippi.