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THE MID-SOUTH TRIBUNE 2025 HOLIDAY SPECIAL EDITION*

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*This Full Edition is in broadsheet format (regular newspaper size). You may adjust in PDF for your reading pleasure. Thank you.

FRONT PAGE

1. Have a Merry, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year (Photos, include The White House Christmas Photos, First Lady Melania Trump, and more!)
2. “Christmas Is a Time of Celebration and Enjoying Family Time Together” By Rev. Dr. James L. Snyder (continued on page 7)
3. “Operation Christmas Drop is Department of War’s Longest-Running Humanitarian Mission in the Pacific,” article By Air Force Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey

PAGE 2

1. Gaylord Resorts Unveil Extraordinary Holiday Décor at Five Iconic Resorts Nationwide; Christmas Time Comes to Life with Immersive Attractions and Festive Family Fun
2. “Forgiving Christmas” Novel by Arelya J. Mitchell

PAGE 3

1. Autumn Bailey Entertainment and Ty Walker’s Braveheart Entertainment Partner with Assembly Studio to Power a New Era of Independent Filmmaking in Atlanta, Georgia
2. Lifetime Continues Its Tradition of “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime of Holiday Specials”
3. A Consumer Alert from the Memphis Safe Task Force on How to Identify Real Police Officers

PAGE 4

1. GRAMMY Award-Winning Saxophonist Kirk Whalum Launches “Weddings by Whalum,” a “Marriage and Music Experience”
2. Mac McAlly is Featured in Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s New Exhibit “Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising”

PAGE 5

1. Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair Gets International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Awards Following Second Largest Attendance in Fair History
2. Herb Alpert Shares His Reshaped Rendition of the Holiday Classic, “My Favorite Things” (continued on page 6)
3. Georgia Singer-Songwriter Clover County Announces Her Debut Headline “Finer Things Tour” which begins in January
4. Matching Donors PSA

PAGE 6

1. VP Records Supports “Mission of Hope” Humanitarian Flights to Jamaica Following Fury of Hurricane Melissa
2. “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Takes Audiences Back to Pandora on December 19, 2025
3. Save the Manatee—Ripples of Kindness

PAGE 7

1. Christmas Scenes of Happiness and “Joy to the World”
2. Santa Escorts First Lady Melania Trump to Toys for Tots Christmas Event (Photos)

PAGE 8

1. NFL Celebrates 32 Individuals Driving Positive Change in Their Communities to Make a Difference Throughout the Year
2. Matching Donors PSA

PAGE 9

1. University of Memphis’ Benjamin L.  Hooks Institute Announces “Medgar & Myrlie” by Joy-Ann Reid as the Hooks National Book Award Winner
2. Season Tickets Now on Sale for 2026 Memphis Baseball Season
3. Profile: University of Memphis Names Charles Huff as New Head Football Coach to Forge Ahead in New Season (continued on page 12)
4. Gold Strike Casino Resort Welcomes the Legendary Classic Rock Band Jefferson Starship on May 1, 2026

Page 10

1. Cracker Barrel Spreads Holiday Cheer with Free Toys for Kids and Festive Offers for Families
2. Briza Restaurant’s Savory Theme “Land-Shushi-Sea” Sets Holiday Fine Dining
3. “Locally Owned, Nationationally Loved” Theme Takes McDonald’s into Trump’s Golden Age” (Photo of President doing Trump Dance)
4. BMX Athlete and Former McDonald’s Crew Member Nigel Sylvester Unveils New Merch Collaboration with McDonald’s Employee of the Month Campaign to Encourage Old-Fashioned Work and Ingenuity

PAGE 11

1. Grammy Museum Mississippi to Debut New Exhibit Exploring the Remarkable Legacies of Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart and Mickey Gilley in January 2026; Visit Cleveland, Mississippi
2. After an Incredibly Successful Year of Touring Randy Travis & Co. Extends His “More Life Tour” into 2026

PAGE 12

1. The Harlem Globetrotters and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Announce Promotional Partnership to Coincide with Globetrotter 2026 Centennial Season for Historic Celebration and Excitement
2. UofM Women’s Basketball vs. Rust College Women’s Basketball on Sunday, December 28, 2025