Voter Voices: ‘They intend not to have any Black representation in the state’
By Michael Goldberg | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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‘This could take us backward.’ Mississippi gerrymandering could strip Black school board representation
By Devna Bose | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Southaven Chamber of Commerce Earns Top Accreditation in Mississippi
The Southaven Chamber of Commerce is the only chamber in Mississippi to receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s highest five-star rating, out of nearly 7,000 nationwide.
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Olive Branch welcomes Gillian Halkett to Utility Department
The City of Olive Branch said Mayor Ken Adams and the Board of Aldermen welcomed Gillian Halkett, who will join the city’s Utility Department.
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Sunset on the Square canceled amid forecasted tropical system
Organizers canceled tonight’s Sunset on the Square because a forecasted tropical system could bring unpredictable rain and thunderstorms, they said. The move aims to protect vendors, musicians, attendees and the Courthouse Lawn.
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LK Creations offering pickup sales after Sunset on the Square canceled
LK Creations said the Sunset on the Square event was canceled because of tropical weather and the business is selling baked goods for pickup June 18-19 with limited quantities and specials on June 18.
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Tickets on sale for regional premiere of Finding Neverland in Senatobia
Organizers said tickets are now available for the regional premiere of “Finding Neverland,” running July 31-Aug. 2 at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts in Senatobia.
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Olive Branch lieutenant speaks at Brown Missionary Baptist youth camp
Lieutenant Carlos Wilson spoke to boys at the church’s David & Jonathan Camp, the Olive Branch Police Department said, and praised the event’s focus on leadership and character.
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Chamber partners with Tropical Getaways for charity cruise; booking opens
The Chamber said it has teamed up with Tropical Getaways to offer a cruise benefiting the Chamber Foundation, and booking is now open to members and nonmembers.
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Special education teachers were promised an extra $2,000. Where’s the money?
By Devna Bose | Originally published by Mississippi Today As teachers finalize their contracts for the upcoming school year, their
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