Redistricting affects millions of Americans. Here’s what’s happening across states
By David A. Lieb, The Associated Press | Originally published by Mississippi Today A frenzied redistricting effort ahead of the
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US Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury
By Mark Sherman, Associated Press | Originally published by Mississippi Today WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a Black
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Crash with injuries closes westbound Highway 78 in Olive Branch
Olive Branch officials closed westbound lanes of Highway 78 past Highway 305 after a crash with injuries, Mayor Ken Adams said. Traffic is being diverted into a weigh station and motorists were urged to use alternate routes; no reopening time was given.
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B2B PM networking set for June 4 at The Goldton Southaven
A free after-hours networking event for business professionals will be held Thursday, June 4 at The Goldton Southaven, organizers said.
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Jackson data center rezoning hearing postponed
By Katherine Lin | Originally published by Mississippi Today A rezoning hearing for a potential data center in Jackson has
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Renasant Park restricts vehicle access to east entrance through June 1
Renasant Park officials said unauthorized vehicles will be barred from the park’s east entrance off Highway 51 through about June 1 for road and parking-lot work.
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Olive Branch officer named April officer of the month after life‑saving response
The Olive Branch Police Department named Officer Leonard Pegues its April 2026 Officer of the Month after he located and helped a person who had sent suicide threats, the department said.
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Batesville officers to serve warrants this summer
City of Batesville officials said officers will be serving warrants across the city this summer. Residents were told to call the municipal court or police department to check for contempt, misdemeanor or felony warrants.
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Mississippi State softball will face Texas oil money and the sport’s richest pitcher
By Rick Cleveland | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Crooked Letter Sports: Mississippi is a Diamond state, and not just baseball
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