Civil rights leader John Perkins, advocate for racial reconciliation, dies at 95
John Perkins, a pioneering civil rights pastor and author, died Friday at age 95. His life was marked by efforts to promote racial unity and justice.
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Author: Peyton Taylor
Olive Branch officials warn of damaging winds, possible tornadoes Sunday
Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Police and Fire departments warned Sunday that a line of thunderstorms could bring damaging winds and quick spin-up tornadoes to the Mid-South.
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Southaven Chamber CEO praises Baptist DeSoto’s Community Advisory Board and safety initiatives
The president and CEO of the Southaven Chamber of Commerce commended Baptist Memorial Hospital–DeSoto’s leadership for its community engagement and safety measures during a recent advisory board meeting.
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Former lawmaker says Mississippi SHIELD Act could make voting harder
Sonya Williams Barnes wrote that Senate Bill 2588, the Mississippi SHIELD Act, would place document burdens on voters who already face cost and access barriers.
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St. Stanislaus forward Max Baria leads team to Class 3A title, poised for All-Star game
Seventeen-year-old Max Baria helped St. Stanislaus win the State Class 3A championship and will play in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game, a journey his family says followed years of loss and adoption.
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Coffee Central to mark 7th anniversary March 25
Coffee Central said it will celebrate seven years of serving the community with an event at the café on March 25 at 12 p.m., and invited customers to attend.
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Hernando Chamber welcomes Disney travel specialist as new member
The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce announced the addition of Disney travel planner Tommy Bennett as a new member.
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Citizens Police Academy tours Southaven Fire Department training center
Members of the Southaven Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy visited the Southaven Fire Department Training Center Monday night to see fire and EMS operations, the fire department said. The visit included apparatus tours and a simulated vehicle fire demonstration.
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Jackson State University narrows presidential candidates as search continues
Jackson State University officials plan to select three top candidates next week for its presidency, with a second-round interview in April. The process remains confidential due to policies and agreements.
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Mississippi lawmakers send bill to governor to ease rural hospital approval process
Legislation aims to temporarily relax state approval requirements for rural hospitals, allowing them to expand services and upgrades. The bill now heads to Gov. Tate Reeves for consideration.
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