W. Derek Russell
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Tupelo, MS, United States
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W. DEREK RUSSELL: All good things...
As I’ve been cleaning out my cubicle at the Daily Journal, I’ve come across a lot of artifacts. → Read More
W. DEREK RUSSELL: Disney dollars not making cents
While at Disneyland last week, I found a $100 bill lying on the ground. → Read More
W. DEREK RUSSELL: Respite from reality leaves much left to do
I’m always envious of people who dabble in Pinterest or Etsy projects that clearly manage their free time extremely well. → Read More
W. DEREK RUSSELL: The size of the dog in the fight
As my daughter sailed off into third grade this week, my elementary days flashed before me. → Read More
W. DEREK RUSSELL: I was told there would be no math
Time has not been kind to the teachers of my youth. → Read More
W. DEREK RUSSELL: Lasting memories of Gotham's finest
From the mid ‘80s to the early ‘90s, channel 19 in Tupelo’s original Comcast lineup was known as The Family Channel. → Read More
Downtown Tupelo Association rolls out 'blue suede' Toyota for NYE raffle
TUPELO • Legend tells us that the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was no stranger to giving away a vehicle or two during the height of his fame, and to → Read More
TCT pays tribute to early rock-era with 'Hairspray'
By W. Derek Russell Daily Journal TUPELO – Baltimore, 1962. Rock ‘n’ roll is king, hormones are raging, integration is shunned and plus-sized teenager Tracy Turnblad is ready to fulfill her dream of dancing on “The Corny Collins Show.” “Hairspray,” based on the 1988 film of the same name, packs a lot of social elements … → Read More
Pied Piper invites you to be their guest for 'Beauty and the Beast'
By W. Derek Russell Daily Journal TUPELO – When Victoria Fox found out she had landed the role of Belle in Pied Piper Players’ production of “Beauty and the Beast,” it was the culmination of her lifetime of all things Disney. “Belle and Ariel were always my favorites,” said Fox, 16, a sophomore at TCPS. … → Read More
Alice Cooper to take Tupelo by storm
By W. Derek Russell Daily Journal TUPELO – Whether it’s snakes, the guillotine or the electric chair, theatricality has always been a part of Alice Cooper’s stage presence. But he’s looking to add a little weather to his setlist when he plays Tupelo this weekend. “We try to get down to the South right during … → Read More
History over the airwaves: TCT uses tunes as lessons in ‘On the Radio’
By W. Derek Russell Daily Journal TUPELO – If you’re looking to take a step into the past this weekend, Tupelo Community Theatre’s Off Broadway location is your time machine. “On the Radio,” a TCT youth production, aims to teach kids about radio, history and music. “It’s telling the history of music through radio,” said … → Read More