House passes teacher pay raise bill, Senate committee kills school voucher plan
The unanimous House vote stood in stark contrast to the fate of House Bill 2, the “Mississippi Education Freedom Act.”
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Olive Branch aldermen review storm recovery cost, support robotics team
Public works crews logged 800 hours of overtime and distributed 25 tons of ice melt across 200 miles of roadway.
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Wicker opposes proposed ICE facility in Byhalia
Wicker argued that converting the facility into an ICE center would “foreclose on economic opportunities” and paralyze local infrastructure.
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Hernando officials raise garbage rates to combat $2.6 million utility shortfall
Despite the immediate pressure, the board opted to table proposed increases to water and sewer rates until the February 20 meeting.
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Waste Connections working to collect garbage; ice, road conditions means several routes not serviced
Lingering ice and hazardous road conditions prevented crews from servicing dozens of Monday-route roads.
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Mullins’ legacy for parks to be honored in Southaven
A Tribute Hall unveiling is slated for Feb. 17 at 5:15 p.m.
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Governor Requests Federal Disaster Declaration After Historic Winter Storm
If approved, the declaration would unlock federal assistance for individuals, workers, and local governments affected by the historic ice and winter weather event.
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One dead in Olive Branch house fire
According to officials, the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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Mississippi News Group launches new app for iOS and Android for new way to read DeSoto County News
The Mississippi News Group today announced the official launch of its new “Mississippi News” mobile app, now available for download
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First DeSoto County storm-related death as recovery continues
State agencies are operating in a state of total mobilization.
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