Bob Helfrich, prosecutor in murder of Vernon Dahmer, dead at 72
By Jerry Mitchell | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Mississippi lawmakers send bill that criminalizes abortion-inducing medication to governor
By Sophia Paffenroth | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Mississippi lawmakers halt Supreme Court redistricting, pass immigration, education bills
Legislators in Mississippi failed to redraw high court districts amid legal challenges, while passing bills on immigration enforcement and education policy ahead of session’s end.
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DeSoto County Dining Week set for April 20-26
Visit DeSoto County announced that DeSoto County Dining Week will run April 20-26 and encouraged residents to eat at local restaurants. A preview post listed several participating eateries and provided a link to the full list.
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Olive Branch farmers market to open June 6, mayor says
Mayor Ken Adams and the City of Olive Branch announced the farmers market will open Saturday, June 6, on the front lawn of City Hall, and said there are 67 days until opening. The city directed prospective vendors to www.obms.us/farmersmarket for more information.
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DeSoto County law enforcement meet for monthly lunch, Olive Branch police say
Several DeSoto County law enforcement agencies gathered for lunch and discussion at 1836 DeSoto, the Olive Branch Police Department said.
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Highway 302 Reopened After Crash in Olive Branch
Olive Branch officials say Highway 302 has reopened after a motor vehicle crash that briefly closed eastbound lanes and diverted traffic onto Old Highway 178.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College praises Mississippi Humanities Teacher of the Year Lucia Nelson
The college said in a post last week it had the privilege of experiencing Nelson’s teaching and expressed gratitude for her work with students.
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Pinpoints Travel sponsors B2B networking event April 2 at Southaven Chamber
Pinpoints Travel will sponsor a B2B networking event Thursday, April 2, at the Southaven Chamber office, organizers said. The event will be hosted by Chris Stella of Pinpoints Travel.
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Southaven Chamber B2B event celebrates Abes Construction opening
The Southaven Chamber of Commerce said members attended a B2B networking event hosted by Abes Construction Company to mark the opening of a new location at 9127 Corporate Dr.
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