Apollo Medical Dispensary holds grand opening Saturday in Hernando
Apollo Medical Dispensary said it will hold its grand opening Saturday at 12 p.m. in Hernando, with vendors, a ribbon cutting and crawfish on the lawn.
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Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce posted a throwback photo on social media, writing that its team looked young and noting a switch from a “pretend” phone to a “real phone.”
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Advocate: Mississippi can ease child care crisis by freeing federal TANF funds
Cathy Grace, an early childhood specialist, wrote that redirecting unused federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds could reduce a roughly 20,000-family waiting list without new state spending.
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Hernando to host free ‘Touch a Truck’ event April 3
The City of Hernando will hold a free ‘Touch a Truck’ family event from 9 a.m. to noon April 3 at Longview Point Baptist Church. An optional pancake breakfast will be offered to benefit Hernando parks, organizers said.
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Olive Branch police urge motorists not to drink and drive on St. Patrick’s Day
The Olive Branch Police Department and Mayor Ken Adams urged residents to avoid drinking and driving and suggested rideshares, taxis or designated drivers, the city said.
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Southaven Young Professionals to host ‘On the Menu’ lunch with Jeff Jones on March 18
The Southaven Young Professionals will host a luncheon called ‘On the Menu’ featuring Jeff Jones of MidSouth Homes of Refining Leaders on March 18 at the NWCC Ranger Center, organizers said.
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Southaven Chamber, Police and Economic Council to Offer Free Workshop
The Southaven Chamber said it is partnering with the Southaven Police Department, the DeSoto County Economic Development Council and other area chambers to present a free workshop. Organizers said registration is required and questions can be sent to info@southavenchamber.com.
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Clinton residents split over proposed data center; mayor cites millions in local revenue
Residents at a Monday meeting expressed mixed reactions to a proposed data center, praising potential revenue while raising concerns about energy use and limited project details, city officials and attendees said.
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Jackson council approves rezoning near Metrocenter despite developer’s unpaid taxes
The Jackson City Council voted 6-0 to rezone parcels behind the Metrocenter Mall for industrial use, even though two of the three lots have become state-owned after years of unpaid property taxes, records show.
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Ole Miss women’s basketball faces Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament first round
The Ole Miss women’s basketball team advances to its fifth straight NCAA Tournament, set to play Gonzaga on Friday in Minneapolis. The Rebels aim to build on recent success.
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