Wicker: National Guard promotes public safety
We must reinvest in local crime-fighting efforts that will keep the public safe.
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Record numbers of travelers expected over Christmas holiday travel period
For the first time on record, domestic air travel will exceed 8 million passengers.
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Olive Branch named Mississippi’s top ‘Boomtown’ amid rapid economic and population surge
Olive Branch’s success mirrors a larger trend across the Southern United States, where communities are seeing rapid expansion.
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Holiday Shipping Deadlines Announced for USPS, FedEx, and UPS
Carriers recommend packaging gifts securely, using clear labels, and tracking shipments online.
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Bolivar County Head Start Among 11 Programs Honored With National Excellence Accreditation
“These programs exemplify the commitment and excellence that all Head Start programs strive for.”
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Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Decline for Third Straight Year, Farm Bureau Survey Shows
Volunteer shoppers collected prices during the first week of November across all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
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AAA forecasts record 81.8 million Americans for Thanksgiving travel
Gas prices are expected to be similar to last year, when the national average was $3.06 per gallon on Thanksgiving Day.
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Memphis International Airport braces for 10 percent flight cut amid government shutdown
The move is intended to relieve pressure on the national airspace system and ensure controller-staffing levels can safely manage the volume of traffic.
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‘Fall Back’: Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday amid push for permanent change
The system Americans are familiar with today was established by the Uniform Time Act of 1966.
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Columbus Day and the shifting landscape of recognition
While Columbus Day remains the official federal name, states and municipalities have taken varying approaches to the day’s designation.
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