Rick Cleveland’s spring scattershooting: Avery Weed, Trey Johnson and Konnor Griffin
By Rick Cleveland | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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As RFK Jr. allies hailed Mississippi’s rollback of strict school vaccine rules, whooping cough surged and a baby died
By Michelle R. Smith, The Guardian | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote
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Ole Miss–DeSoto seeks senior photos for graduation slideshow
Ole Miss–DeSoto is asking graduating seniors to text photos and memories for a graduation celebration slideshow, the school said. Submissions should be sent to 901-308-8741.
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DeSoto County DA seeks no bond for man accused in Horn Lake shooting
DeSoto County prosecutors filed a petition to deny bond for Taderius Young, 22, after a shooting at a Horn Lake market and added an auto burglary charge, the district attorney said.
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Hernando chamber holds ribbon-cutting for Jourdan of Magnolia Grace Media
The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said in a social media post that it held a ribbon-cutting “yesterday” for Jourdan with Magnolia Grace Media and praised her arrival in the community.
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DFT opens registration for 2026 summer theatre camps
DFT said it is accepting registrations for 2026 summer theatre camps at Pathway Church in Southaven, offering multiple sessions for new and experienced performers.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College opens 56,000-square-foot athletic facility
Northwest Mississippi Community College said it held an official opening and ribbon-cutting for its 56,000-square-foot Athletic Performance Facility, which includes indoor and outdoor training areas and new locker and training rooms.
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Southaven Young Professionals Seeks Sponsors for LeaderSYP Conference
Southaven Young Professionals is offering sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities for its LeaderSYP Conference to support teens and young adults with real-world skills.
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Desoto County schedules spring cleanup for April 11-19
Desoto County announced its annual spring cleanup will run April 11-19, 2026, with collection sites across the county. The Southaven site will be at the Greenbrook Softball Complex, 740 Stowewood, the county said.
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Greenwood Leflore Hospital will lay off nearly a fifth of its staff and close some clinics
By Gwen Dilworth | Originally published by Mississippi Today Greenwood Leflore Hospital will permanently lay off 86 staff members and
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