‘Speak their names’: Jackson State community honors civil rights organizer slain in 1967 protest
By Candice Wilder | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Olive Branch mayor, aldermen to meet May 19
Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the City Municipal Court Building, the City of Olive Branch said. The meeting is open to the public and will be live streamed on the city’s YouTube channel.
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Olive Branch Citizens’ Police Academy covers defensive tactics, animal control
The Olive Branch Police Department said its Citizens’ Police Academy Week 8 session included demonstrations on defensive tactics, presentations on crossing guards and a tour of a new animal control facility.
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Olive Branch police thank residents for Police Week treats
The Olive Branch Police Department thanked Lynn, Nellie and Zach Delorme for bringing fresh fruit and cookies during National Police Week, the department said.
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Methodist Olive Branch staff bring snacks to police for National Police Week
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital staff visited Olive Branch police to deliver snacks in recognition of National Police Week, the police department said.
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Free workforce expo in Jackson will connect job seekers with employers and training
By Mississippi Today | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Democratic US Rep. Steve Cohen ends campaign after GOP redraws his Memphis district
By Stephen Groves, Associated Press | Originally published by Mississippi Today WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee on
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After 40 years, federal judge who oversaw ‘Goon Squad’ case is stepping down
By Mina Corpuz | Originally published by Mississippi Today Senior U.S. District Judge Tom Lee, who most recently presided over
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Hinds DA can try to persuade jury he was entrapped by bribery sting, federal judge rules
By Molly Minta | Originally published by Mississippi Today Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens did not convince a federal
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Southaven chamber plans luau-themed patio social
The Southaven Chamber announced a luau-themed Patio Social intended to mix business networking with a summer celebration, organizers said. Sponsors include Tropical Getaways and Standard Sales Company, Mississippi.
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