Storms include a brief tornado touchdown in Hernando
National Weather Service confirmed a brief touchdown on Thousand Oaks Drive
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Funding announced for Arkabutla Lake operation, maintenance
Funding for Arkabutla will be used for commonly performed operation and maintenance work as well as for dam inspections, assessments, and dam safety interim risk reduction measures.
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Lower gasoline pump prices expected for Memorial Day weekend
Mississippi has the lowest average pump prices of anywhere in the United States.
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110-year old Olive Branch woman passes away
Wiseman was a lifelong resident of Olive Branch with deep community ties.
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DeSoto County Schools to graduate seniors this week
This is the week for high school graduation ceremonies for the eight schools in the DeSoto County School District.
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Heath Riles BBQ wins WCBCC Grand Championship
By winning the Rib category, Heath Riles BBQ claimed that title for the third time in four years.
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One dead, two arrested in Hernando weekend shooting
Shooting was the result of an altercation at the Avondale Apartments Saturday night.
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Retiring choral director Beck honored by state legislature
Beck received the Ernestine Ferrell Award for Excellence in Choral Music in 2022, the highest honor for a music educator in Mississippi.
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Harris: Seniors and their money in May
As we live longer, our finances need to last longer, too.
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Record number of third graders pass state reading assessments on first try
Third graders who do not pass the initial administration of the reading test are given up to two attempts to retest.
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