You’d have to be living under a rock if you made the argument there was nothing to do in Tate County last week and weekend.
With the fall weather and cooler temps Tate Countians had plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the season.
For those who wish to stay up to date on local elections, Tate County Republican Club hosted its last candidate forum Tuesday night and invited not only the Republican candidates but Independent and Democratic candidates to come and argue why voters should support them when they head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Last week was also Northwest Mississippi Community College’s homecoming week. The college hosted pep rallies, sports hall of fame inductions and events culminated Thursday evening with a 55-7 smack down on the gridiron against rival Coahoma Community College.
Residents had the chance to visit downtown Senatobia and enjoy snacks and beverages to help local business Southern Comforts Hair Salon & Boutique celebrate 10 years of operating in town.
Saturday was packed with local events beginning in the morning at Senatobia’s Sports Park as the Senatobia Blues, a 5/6-year-old football city league team coached and supported by the Senatobia Police Department ended their regular season with 16-12 win over Horn Lake.
NWCC hosted its first ever Touch-A-Truck event on campus and allowed kiddos and parents alike an up-close opportunity to see fire trucks, police vehicles, tractors, ambulances, and semi-trucks.
The Strayhorn Band Boosters held a car show at the high school to raise funds for the band in honor of attending the State band competition in Jackson for the first time in band history.
Residents wishing to be entertained with live show music, could have headed to Bartlett, Tenn., to support the Senatobia High School Marching Band as they competed against nine other bands, some as far away as Jonesboro, Ark.
Also on Saturday, Independence Community Development held a Fall Festival with costume contest, vendors, live music and activities for the kiddos.
In Coldwater, a haunted barn was open to residents looking for a fright. The event was free, but donations were encouraged.
So I really hate to hear remarks made by local Tate Countians that we have nothing to do here. To be honest, after all the events lately, I’m exhausted and my desk job is a bit of a relief compared to attending all the local activities.
But to say there is nothing to do here? Well, you really might be living under a rock.
