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The Snowden Grove Tennis Complex in Mississippi has expanded to 20 courts after completing a project that added eight outdoor courts, enhancing its capacity to host regional and professional tournaments.
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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a resolution to surplus a firearm to a recently retired officer and heard updates on several road and court projects, city officials said.
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Residents gathered in Clarksdale to discuss a proposed 648-acre data center project that could boost the struggling town’s economy, but concerns remain about environmental and health impacts.
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While school choice legislation stalls, bills expanding tax credits for private school donors advance in Mississippi’s Legislature. The measures include provisions for foster care and special-purpose schools.
Read MoreOn the 17th day of the welfare-misspending trial, a defense witness testified that former WWE star Ted DiBiase promoted phone apps aimed at fitness and teens, while an FBI accountant detailed millions in payments tied to DiBiase’s companies.
Read MoreThe Heindl Center for the Performing Arts said tickets remain available for the Blue Man Group performance scheduled for March 18 in Senatobia, with purchases available through the center and OvationTix.
Read MoreThe Parks & Recreation office at the Gale Center said it is short-staffed March 18 and unable to answer calls or serve customers in person. Officials provided an online registration link, a voicemail number and staff email contacts.
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Jay Powell appeared on the Crooked Letter Sports podcast to talk Mississippi college baseball, the World Baseball Classic and Konnor Griffin, the outlet said.
Read MoreApollo Medical Dispensary said it will hold its grand opening Saturday at 12 p.m. in Hernando, with vendors, a ribbon cutting and crawfish on the lawn.
Read MoreHernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce posted a throwback photo on social media, writing that its team looked young and noting a switch from a “pretend” phone to a “real phone.”
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