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Observers of the Mississippi Legislature say the current split between House and Senate Republicans over education bills mirrors clashes in the 1990s between Democratic leaders Ronnie Musgrove and Billy McCoy.
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A motor vehicle crash has closed Centerhill Road at DeSoto Road in Olive Branch, and officials are urging drivers to avoid the area, Mayor Ken Adams said.
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Senate proposals to invest more than $1 billion into Mississippi’s public pension system are back after earlier rejection by the House. The plan aims to bolster the underfunded system covering about 350,000 public employees.
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Mayor Ken Adams said more than 70 vendors were set up indoors and outdoors at the Olive Branch Senior Center. He urged residents to shop until 3 p.m.
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Event organizers said the ribbon-cutting for LK Creations has been moved to next Friday. Organizers described the business as a family-owned bakery in Hernando, Mississippi, and Jonesboro, Arkansas, that specializes in gourmet cookies.
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Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams says lighting has been installed at the Homer Skelton Pickleball Complex and the switch is on the south side of the restroom facility.
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The Southaven Chamber said the event will be sponsored and hosted by Zykea Pegues and the Avid Team, with Coffee Central providing the coffee. Organizers asked attendees to bring business cards and register online.
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University of Mississippi Medical Center’s revenue fell significantly in February following a cyberattack that led to the cancellation of elective procedures. Hospital leaders anticipate financial recovery as delayed charges are processed and surgeries are rescheduled.
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Latasha Lattimore had 15 points as Mississippi defeated Gonzaga 81-66 in the first round and will face the winner of Minnesota and Green Bay on Sunday, The Associated Press reported.
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The Olive Branch Police Department said Friday that Sharayon Brown and juvenile Shaniah Isom were located in Pueblo, Colorado. Brown was taken into custody and will be extradited to Mississippi on a felony charge, the department said.
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