Horn Lake intersection reopened after closure when vehicle hit power line
Late this afternoon the police department posted on its Facebook page the signals were repaired and back operational.
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Author: Jon Myers
Mississippi’s 2025 Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday: What you need to know
Qualifying purchases of firearms, ammunition, and specified hunting supplies are exempt from sales tax.
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Understanding the Shift: PERS Tier 5 benefits vs PERS Tier 4
The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) is undergoing a significant transition. Beginning March 1, 2026, all new hires
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Wholesale Inflation Climbs 3.3% in July, Largest Annual Gain Since February
U.S. wholesale inflation accelerated sharply in July, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rising 3.3% over the
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Local Farmers Decry Challenges as Corn Prices Fall to Historic Lows
Eudora, MS — August 12, 2025. It’s been a relentless year for growers across the heartland—one blow after another in
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UPDATE: Southaven school bus driver to remain employed by district
District officials said they were informed later in the day that the contempt of court charge was issued in error and is being dismissed.
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Over 4,000 children in state custody across Mississippi — DeSoto County among highest
MDCPS leaders have acknowledged that Mississippi continues to see more children entering custody than exiting, putting pressure on foster care resources.
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Manhunt underway for armed and dangerous suspect with DeSoto County involvement
Residents in the Teasdale and Enid areas are urged to secure their homes, vehicles, ATVs, and any valuables, and to call 911 immediately.
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Marshall County Correctional Facility hosts blues concert for inmates
The celebration, held on a hot summer day, featured live blues performances and a cookout.
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Okolona man in custody After Oxford police pursuit
Wren was booked into the county detention center, where he remains held without bond.
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