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Sen. Bradford Blackmon called artificial intelligence a “wild frontier” and warned that unchecked deepfakes could cause harm. He said two bills he introduced this session, though unsuccessful, prompted discussion in the Legislature.
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The Mayor’s Youth Council met with local business representatives and a DeSoto County election official, the City of Olive Branch said in a government post. The post also included information on voter registration for the November election.
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The Olive Branch Police Department said it attended a Plantation Property Owners Association meeting with other city departments and Alderman Dale Dickerson to discuss crime statistics and community information.
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E. Grady Jolly served 35 years on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, known for his conservative rulings and sense of humor. He died Monday at age 88.
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A post from Southaven Business Beat showed its ‘Entrepreneur Room’ being transformed for the podcast and invited followers to subscribe for new episodes every Monday.
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The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board voted Monday to hold a public hearing that could lead to revocation of SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy’s charter, citing faulty financial reporting and poor fiscal management.
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A proposal moving through the Legislature would open youth court hearings and records that have been closed to the public since the courts were created in 1979, supporters and opponents told Mississippi Today.
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The City of Olive Branch said the Olive Branch Senior Center will host a spring craft fair Saturday, with Mayor Ken Adams encouraging residents to attend and a food truck from Chef Dee on Wheelz scheduled to serve meals.
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The Olive Branch Police Department was awarded a four-year national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, the city said. Chief Carlos Garcia and Capt. Jason Oliveria attended the CALEA conference in Tucson to accept the recognition.
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Organizers said they are teaming with DeSoto Shred to offer a shredding event for residents, surrounding areas and businesses. A 50-pound limit will apply.
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