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Mississippi Bluegrass Festival coming to Columbia this Thursday through Saturday

Lifestyle, Local, Music | Wednesday, September 26

The Mississippi Bluegrass Jamboree starts this Thursday!!! September 27, 28, & 29, daily times are 12 noon - Until (10:30ish), and prices are $30 per day or $80 for a 3-day pass. Kids 12 and under are free with a paying adult. RV hooksups available!

Country Music Showdown Looking for This Year’s Winner

Entertainment, Local, Music, Regional, Statewide | Wednesday, September 12

That's right...Columbia is home to the 2017 Country Music Showdown Winner and this year it might be you! Finals will be during the Heritage Fest in Columbia on October 6th from 2-4pm and all you have to do to be a part of this great event is to come... Read More.

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West Marion to host Block Party Friday Night

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, News | Tuesday, July 31

There will be a "Trojan Nation" block party on Friday, August 3rd in front of the gym at West Marion High School. Food, music & games with fun for the whole family. A 3k "Glow Run" will begin at 8 P.M and the cost for that will be $10... Read More.

Steak Dinner Fundraiser for CHS Band on Saturday

Lifestyle, Local, Music, News | Friday, May 11

The Columbia High School Band will be having their annual Steak Dinner Sale on Saturday, May 12th from 11 am to 5 pm in the Columbia High Cafeteria. The plate will include a ribeye, baked potato, salad, bread and dessert. Tickets are $15 and they will be accepting walk... Read More.

Bailey ‘Elsie’ Alford Album Released

Local, Music | Monday, November 27

WJDR's 2016 Country Showdown winner, Mrs. Bailey Alford from Columbia, has released her first EP album titled 'Elsie'. Bailey also went on to win the state competition for the Country Showdown in 2016 and since then has been working on recording and finishing her first album. Head to the... Read More.

2017 WJDR Country Showdown

Local, Music | Thursday, September 14

The 2017 WJDR Country Showdown is coming to Columbia on October 7th at the stage in Friendship Park at 2pm! Our winner last year, Bailey Alford from Columbia, went on to place first in the state competition which made her a spot on the national ticket! There is so... Read More.

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The Band Perry to Headline First Mississippi Bicentennial Concert

Entertainment, Local, Music, News, Regional, Statewide | Thursday, February 16

JACKSON – GRAMMY Award® winners and Mississippi natives The Band Perry will headline the Governor’s Concert for the Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration South. The free event kicks off celebrations around the state during 2017. “We are honored to celebrate the 200th anniversary of statehood with world-renowned musicians who make... Read More.

And the Winner Is…….

Entertainment, Local, Music | Sunday, January 22

We are proud to announce that our winner of the 2016 WJDR Country Showdown, Bailey 'Elsie' Alford from Columbia, MS, has blown past the next step of the competition and will advance to the national final round in Nashville. She was named the winner of the Midsouth Semifinal competition... Read More.