Trump approves $11M disaster declaration for Mississippi for May tornado recovery
By Alex Rozier | Originally published by Mississippi Today President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced on social media the approval
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Crooked Letter Sports: We’ve got World Cup (and golf) fever | Ep. 303
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State gives K–12 teachers earlier access to money for classroom supplies
By Devna Bose | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Mississippi to display five winning ‘Star-Spangled’ signs; officials urge drivers to use turn signals
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Police Department say five winning entries from a Star-Spangled Sign Contest will appear on state highways this holiday weekend, and they urged drivers to use turn signals year-round.
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Olive Branch to host Wreaths Across America at Historic Blocker Cemetery
The City of Olive Branch said it will host Wreaths Across America each December at Historic Blocker Cemetery and is asking residents to sponsor wreaths for veterans.
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Olive Branch mayor posts notice for Light the Way Freedom Fest
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams posted a social media notice urging attendees to review “know before you go” information for the Light the Way Freedom Fest on Friday. The post was unavailable on Facebook, which said it may have been shared with a limited audience or deleted.
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USM’s Scott Berry is selected for American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame
By Rick Cleveland | Originally published by Mississippi Today Scott Berry, the winningest baseball coach in Southern Miss baseball history,
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Mississippi law now allows juveniles to be tried as adults in firearm cases
Starting July 1, Mississippi’s new law permits certain juvenile firearm offenses to be prosecuted in adult court, aiming to improve public safety.
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Chamber Earns Five-Star Accreditation; CEO Highlights July 8 B2B AM
The chamber received five-star accreditation after passing 16 review categories, its president and CEO said, and leaders urged the public to attend a July 8 B2B AM event to see the chamber’s work.
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Southaven highlights National Parks and Recreation Month in July
The Southaven Parks and Recreation Department said July is National Parks and Recreation Month and noted its staff maintain the city’s parks and run sports programs.
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