Jackson to Seek Developers for Struggling Zoo in Revitalization Effort
Jackson Mayor John Horhn announced plans to solicit bids from developers to revamp the city’s ailing zoo, aiming to boost tourism and economic growth in west Jackson.
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Author: Peyton Taylor
Easter Bunny to appear at Hernando Chamber office April 4, chamber says
The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said the Easter Bunny visited several local businesses and will be at the chamber office Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to noon.
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Sweet Magnolias Gifts holds ribbon cutting with Easter Bunny visit
Sweet Magnolias Gifts held its second ribbon-cutting Saturday and featured an Easter Bunny appearance, the business said. A social media post about the event was later unavailable, with the platform citing limited sharing or deletion.
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Olive Branch police close eastbound Highway 302 after crash
The Olive Branch Police Department said both eastbound lanes of Highway 302 at Legacy Boulevard were closed after a motor vehicle accident. Officers were turning motorists around at Hacks Cross Boulevard and urged drivers to use alternate routes.
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Olive Branch police close Highway 302 at Legacy Boulevard after crash
The Olive Branch Police Department said a motor vehicle accident shut both directions of Highway 302 at Legacy Boulevard and gave no timeline for reopening; the message was posted on the city’s government page and included Mayor Ken Adams’ name.
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Southaven Chamber to host ‘Coffee with a Member’ at avid hotel Memphis – Southaven
The Southaven Chamber announced a networking event called ‘Coffee with a Member’ at the avid hotel Memphis – Southaven, sponsored by Zykea Pegues and the Avid Team with Coffee Central providing coffee. Organizers urged attendees to bring business cards and said there will be door prizes.
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Southaven police, Stacy Dodd Interventions to host free active-shooter workshop March 26
The Southaven Police Department and Stacy Dodd Interventions will hold a free community active-shooter workshop Thursday, March 26, organizers said. Registration is available through the Southaven Chamber of Commerce event page.
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Mississippi Legislature approves voter citizenship verification bill ahead of governor’s decision
The Mississippi Legislature has passed the SHIELD Act, requiring local officials to verify voters’ citizenship using federal databases. The bill now awaits Gov. Tate Reeves’ signature.
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Mississippi lawmakers send competing teacher pay bills to negotiators
House and Senate plans for teacher raises will be hashed out by a six-member conference committee as the legislative session nears its end, lawmakers said.
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Mississippi lawmakers tighten oversight of rural water and sewer systems
Legislation passed this session would create a Rural Water Oversight Committee and require studies and grading to hold small utilities accountable, lawmakers and bill texts say.
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