Fannie Lou Hamer Digital Driving Tour relaunches
By Mississippi Today | Originally published by Mississippi Today Students, researchers and tourists have a new tool to learn more
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MEMA asks District 1 residents to complete public hazard survey
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urged residents, business owners and community groups in District 1 to complete a Public Hazard Survey to help identify local risks and guide disaster-reduction priorities, MEMA said. The agency provided a link to the survey and listed local officials and governments in the announcement.
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Jackson public transit workers end strike after reaching new pact with MV Transportation
By Aaron Lampley and Molly Minta | Originally published by Mississippi Today This is a developing story. A monthlong strike
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Okolona schools had been losing money for years, audit finds
By Devna Bose | Originally published by Mississippi Today The Okolona school district had racked up a $1.25 million deficit
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Field set for Hinds District Attorney special election after filing deadline passes
By Bobby Caina Calvan | Originally published by Mississippi Today Five candidates are seeking to serve out the term of
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Hernando’s Ghoul’s Night Out returns for spooky shopping event
Hernando’s Ghoul’s Night Out is set to take place, offering a night of shopping, treats, and costume fun for residents and visitors.
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New four-bedroom home with private master suite under construction in Scott Meadows
A new open-concept home featuring four bedrooms, a private master suite, and flexible upstairs space is slated for completion in September 2026 in Scott Meadows.
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Olive Branch officials speak at Hope Center youth conference
Mayor Ken Adams and Lieutenant Carlos Wilson addressed young people Saturday at the Hope Center Youth Leadership Conference, the Olive Branch Police Department said.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College welcomes student-athletes to campus
Northwest Mississippi Community College said administrators spent time with student-athletes this past week as they settled in and prepared for upcoming seasons. The college posted that it is proud to support them and wrote, “Go Rangers! 💙”
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Southaven Chamber to host ‘Coffee with a Member’ networking event
The Southaven Chamber will hold a networking event, Coffee with a Member, on Friday, Aug. 28, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., the chamber said. Cruise Planners — Cookie Vacations is sponsoring the event, and Coffee Central by Ethnos will provide coffee.
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