Scott Colom seeks to do the near impossible – defeat an incumbent Mississippi senator
By Bobby Harrison | Originally published by Mississippi Today Democrat Scott Colom is trying to do what has not been
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City Park playground closed Aug. 17-19 for safety-surface repairs
Ken Adams, Olive Branch mayor, said the City Park playground will be closed Monday, Aug. 17, through the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 19, for patching of the safety surface.
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Olive Branch playground to close for safety-surface repairs Aug. 17-19
The City Park playground in Olive Branch will be closed Monday, Aug. 17, through the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 19, for patching of the safety surface, Ken Adams, Olive Branch mayor, said. Adams said the city will update the posting when the playground reopens.
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Olive Branch police attend second annual Donuts With Dads event with high school football team
The Olive Branch Police Department said it attended the second annual Donuts With Dads event with Olive Branch High School’s Conquistador football team to build relationships and promote integrity.
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How many bears are there in Connecticut? To find out, Mississippi researchers lend a hand
By John Moritz, The Connecticut Mirror via AP | Originally published by Mississippi Today As it would for the typical
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Photo essay: Horses and their humans compete in the Ultimate Bayou Gold Barrel Race
By Eric J. Shelton | Originally published by Mississippi Today Journee Herrington circled outside the arena at the Mississippi State
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Mississippi faith leaders denounce Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson’s comments about Muslims, Sharia
By Katherine Lin | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi faith leaders on Friday denounced recent comments about Muslims made
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Olive Branch Officials Urge Heat Safety, Warn Against Leaving Children, Pets in Vehicles
A social media post shared by the National Weather Service in Memphis relays heat-safety tips from Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and local emergency departments.
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Olive Branch seeks applicants for 2026-2027 Mayor’s Youth Council
The city of Olive Branch is accepting applications for its upcoming Mayor’s Youth Council. The deadline is Aug. 14.
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Olive Branch mayor, Board of Aldermen to meet Aug. 18
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and the Board of Aldermen will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at the City Municipal Court Building, the city said. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the city’s YouTube channel.
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