Saint Patrick’s Day FAST FACTS

This year, Saint Patty's Day will fall on March 17, 2010.  It's the one day a year that you try your darnedest to wear green...even if it's only your socks...for fear of being PINCHED.  Now that we think of it, it's probably the only day of the year that pinching isn't immediately followed up with [...]

March 13 – Lourdes Little Miracles Baby Fest

On Saturday, March 13 from 9 am – Noon, Lourdes hospital will be having their annual Lourdes Little Miracles Baby Fest located in the Marshall Nemer Pavilion of Lourdes hospital.

This is the chance for soon to be mothers, mothers of young infants and newborns, and anyone hoping to one day be a mother, to get [...]

March 6-7 – Metropolis Comic Book And Toy Show

Comic book fans of all ages are invited to come and  see a variety of vendors showcasing comics from the 1940s to present-day, vintage Star Wars toys, autographed celebrity items, games, t-shirts, western items and more.

Admission into the show is $5 each day. All attending will receive a free poster and will be eligible for [...]

February 16 – Mardi Gras & All That Jazz Party

Break out your boas and beads — it’s time for Mardi Gras & All That Jazz, the Lourdes Foundation’s annual big fundraising bash! This year’s party is set for 6-9 p.m., Fat Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Harrah’s Metropolis Hotel.

Hottie rockers Lew Jetton & 61 South are back by popular demand to liven up the party [...]

February 13 – Life Before The Civil War

On this date in 1862, Fort Henry had recently surrendered to Union forces under the command of Admiral Foote and General Grant, who were now preparing for an assault on Fort Donelson along the banks of the Cumberland River near Dover, Tenn. But what was life like in this area during the years before war [...]

February 15 – Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience

Terrance Simien is an American Zydeco musician, vocalist and song writer born in Louisiana. He and his band won the Grammy Award for Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album for 2007.

Simien is from one of the earliest Creole families documented to have settled the Mallet area of Landry Parish. He was introduced to music via [...]

Unique Gift Ideas For Valentine’s Day

FOR THE GIRLY - GIRL:

FOR THE BOOK LOVER:

FOR THE GIRL WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR:

Valentine’s Gift Ideas – Romantic but Frugal

The typical pink and red grace the aisles of almost any store you visit. Lace fringes every other cheap cardboard box of candy and stuffed animals threaten to fall on your head from every direction. Is this what it's really about? Don't get me wrong - gifts are great, it's my love language [...]

February 13 – Love Your Heroes Pancake Breakfast

Love Your Heroes Pancake Breakfast is sponsored by and held at Culver’s of Murray Saturday, Feb. 13 from 8 am to 10 am. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door or through the Red Cross office. Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross Calloway County Chapter.

For more information or to purchase tickets please call Jennifer Wilson [...]