Data center boon has a dark side, says Mississippi-born CODEPINK analyst
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Olive Branch public works receives pizza donation, mayor says
Mayor Ken Adams said Vacuum Truck Sales & Service provided pizzas from Domino’s to the city’s Public Works team, according to a city social media post.
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HGRC to hold members-only Memorial Day golf scramble
HGRC said it will stage an 18-hole, four-person Memorial Day golf scramble for members on Sunday, May 24, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Entry is $10 per person plus a $20 cart fee for members not on the club’s cart plan.
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Docket Cafe Offers Special Tuesday Lunch Deal
The Docket Cafe in Hernando is offering a Tuesday lunch special with a side and drink included, encouraging customers to dine in and save.
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Panola County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam using ‘Detective Jon Summerville’ name
The Panola County Sheriff’s Office said a local business reported a caller who identified himself as “Detective Jon Summerville” and claimed there was a 350-page indictment; the office posted the number used, 662-699-1100.
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Rep. Robert Johnson on Mississippi’s looming redistricting battles
By Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote
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‘We’re going backwards.’ Mississippians share experiences of voter suppression, dread of redistricting battle
By Michael Goldberg | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Sales rep from Southwestern Advantage visits Panola County, sheriff’s office says
The Panola County Sheriff’s Office said a Southwestern Advantage representative visited the office to introduce himself and will be in the county offering educational and leadership products.
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Desoto County Dream Center to match donations, race entries May 29-June 5
The Desoto County Dream Center said Homer Skelton Auto Group will match every donation and 5K registration during Matching Week, May 29-June 5. Registration for the DC Race 5K & Kids Fun Run at Silo Square MS on Sept. 12, 2026, will open during that period.
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Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto sponsors quarterly luncheon May 20
Organizers said a quarterly luncheon sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto will be held May 20 with keynote speakers Dr. Violiza Inoa and Dr. Neha Kumar. Seats are limited and organizers urged attendees to register.
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