Letter from the editor: Following the money is a key part of Mississippi Today’s mission
By Emily Wagster Pettus | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippians deserve to know how elected officials are spending taxpayer
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Southaven man arrested on charge of grooming a child
A Southaven man was arrested last week on a Jackson County warrant accusing him of grooming a child, according to
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Senator warns Byhalia mayor about ‘ICE warehouse’ deal scuttled by Kristi Noem, Wicker
By Michael Goldberg | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Parts of Mississippi Under Enhanced Severe-Storm Risk; Tornadoes Possible
Forecasters warned Wednesday that portions of Mississippi were under an enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk for severe storms, citing threats of damaging winds, golf-ball-size hail and possible tornadoes.
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Olive Branch officials warn of enhanced severe weather risk
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and the city’s fire and police departments warned April 28, 2026, that parts of Mississippi are under an enhanced risk for severe storms, citing damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes.
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Olive Branch Celebrates Mayor’s Youth Council Graduation
The City of Olive Branch honored the 2025-2026 Mayor’s Youth Council class with a ceremony featuring community leaders and special awards for members’ achievements.
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DeSoto Family Theatre posts photos of ‘The Secret Garden’ ensemble
DeSoto Family Theatre shared photos of the cast and encouraged audiences to see the production tonight at 7 p.m., the theatre said in a social media post.
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Prison reform needs go unmet by Legislature for inmates like Susie Balfour, attorney says
By Korbin Felder | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful Mississippians to share
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Par Wars fundraiser combining golf, pickleball set for May 4 in Southaven
Organizers said Par Wars will raise money for the Southaven Chamber Foundation and feature golf at Olive Branch Country Club and pickleball powered by Bangers.
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Final ‘The Secret Garden’ performance at The Gin features Erin Scott as Robin
Erin Scott appears as Robin in The Gin’s production of “The Secret Garden,” which has a final performance at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, the theater said. Tickets are available online at dftonline.org/thesecretgarden.
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