Free Flu Shots at Baptist DeSoto Drive-Thru Oct. 8
Baptist DeSoto in Southaven will give free flu shots to adults 18+ at a drive-thru event Thursday, Oct. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. No appointment is needed.
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Craft Road Bridge Over U.S. 78 Set to Reopen Monday
The Craft Road bridge over U.S. 78/I-22 in Olive Branch is set to reopen at 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, after MDOT bridge repairs that began Aug. 18.
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Fatal pedestrian crash under investigation near Highway 302
A male pedestrian was pronounced deceased after being struck by a vehicle early Sunday near Highway 302 and Whippoorwill Drive, the Olive Branch Police Department said.
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Olive Branch phone lines, including non-emergency number, experience outage
The city said 911 service is not affected and instructed residents to call 911 for all emergencies.
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Southaven police participate in third annual Lacing Up for Hope 5K
The Southaven Police Department said it participated in the third annual Lacing Up for Hope 5K and congratulated race-placement award recipients.
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Carter, Thornhill win Mustang Stampede 5Ks; Lewisburg tops Hernando in volleyball
DeSoto County Sports Today — September 27, 2026 Hernando's Kyleigh Carter and Trace Thornhill won the large-school varsity 5K races
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Mid-South Fair 2026 Opens Oct. 1 at Southaven’s Landers Center
The Mid-South Fair 2026 runs Oct. 1-11 at Landers Center in Southaven with 50+ rides, three free-entry windows, and $10 advance tickets through Sept. 30.
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Politicians’ superpower might allow them to avoid blame for rising healthcare costs
By Bobby Harrison | Originally published by Mississippi Today The secret superpower of politicians is that we, the voting public,
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Ribbon-Cutting Planned for New Wayfinding Signs
The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce invited the public to celebrate new wayfinding signs with an 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony next Tuesday.
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Hernando celebrates addition of wayfinding signs
The project was made possible through ARPA funds provided by the Mississippi Main Street Association through the Mississippi Legislature, according to the Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce.
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