Stabbing death in Mississippi private prison raises concerns in U.S. Virgin Islands
By Mina Corpuz | Originally published by Mississippi Today Before becoming a U.S. Virgin Islands senator, Franklin Johnson had other
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Families share their stories about confronting poverty through this guaranteed income program
By Anna Hu | Originally published by Mississippi Today When high school senior Tamya Buck walked up to the podium
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Mississippi again receives high marks for pre-K programs, but access remains spotty
By Devna Bose | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi’s state-funded preschool programs have once again received national recognition for
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Goose nests at Olive Branch City Hall, officials say
Mayor Ken Adams and city staff found a goose at City Hall that city officials said is keeping watch over a nest. The city urged people to respect the area and contact wildlife rehabilitators if needed.
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Olive Branch hiring engineering inspector
The City of Olive Branch is accepting applications for an engineering inspector, Mayor Ken Adams said. Applicants can find details and apply at www.obms.us/jobs.
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What’s up with the dramatic dip in Mississippi’s ICE population?
By Mukta Joshi | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Olive Branch to host community shred, drug take-back day on April 25
The Olive Branch Police Department said it will hold a Community Shred and Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 25, with shredding services from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Olive Branch seeks utilities customer service administrator
The City of Olive Branch is accepting applications for a Utilities Customer Service Administrator, the city said. Applicants can find details and other openings at www.obms.us/jobs.
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Olive Branch officials warn of severe weather Friday into overnight
Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Police and Fire departments warned Friday that most of Mississippi faces severe storms, damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail beginning Friday afternoon into the overnight hours. Officials urged residents to stay weather aware.
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Hernando chamber attends Southaven Women in Business luncheon
The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said it attended a Women in Business luncheon in Southaven presented by Community Bank that featured a panel of women leaders and a keynote by Aundrea Self of Mississippi State University.
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