Death penalty exonerations in the 16th Circuit Court District
By Jerry Mitchell | Originally published by Mississippi Today Kennedy Brewer: In 2008, the state of Mississippi exonerated him and
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How the car used in the slayings of two MSU students wound up in a deputy’s hands
By Jerry Mitchell and Claudia Amendoeira | Originally published by Mississippi Today STARKVILLE — During Mississippi Today’s investigation into the
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Olive Branch mayor, public safety agencies warn of damaging wind gusts with scattered storms
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and the city’s police and fire departments warned that scattered thunderstorms moving across northeast Mississippi could produce damaging wind gusts through the rest of the day.
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Olive Branch Police open registration for fall Citizens Police Academy
The Olive Branch Police Department is accepting applications for a 10-week Citizens Police Academy running Sept. 3 to Nov. 5, 2026. The department says spots are limited.
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Olive Branch Farmers Market to host Olive Branch Outdoors on Sept. 26
City officials said the Sept. 26 event will serve as the grand closing of the 2026 market season, featuring vendors, presentations and children’s activities on the Wesson House lawn.
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Denise’s Happy Hounds to host first Howl-O-Weenie Pawty Oct. 17
Denise’s Happy Hounds LLC said it will hold its first annual Howl-O-Weenie Pawty on Oct. 17. The organization said costume contest proceeds will benefit the Happy Hounds Pet Pantry.
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Countdown Under Way for Sept. 26 Festival With More Than 150 Vendors
Organizers said a festival set for Saturday, Sept. 26, will feature more than 150 arts and crafts vendors, a food truck row and a children’s zone with a petting zoo.
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Olive Branch police to hold 10-week Citizen Police Academy this fall
The Olive Branch Police Department will offer a 10-week Citizen Police Academy from Sept. 3 to Nov. 5, 2026, the department said. The program will include demonstrations by DUI, K9 and SWAT units and run Thursday evenings.
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Southaven Chamber to host Coffee with a Member on Aug. 28
The Southaven Chamber will hold a morning networking event Aug. 28 offering coffee and opportunities for local businesses to connect, the chamber said.
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Tougaloo College President Corey Wiggins promises transparency after years of leadership concerns
By Candice Wilder | Originally published by Mississippi Today At his first convocation as Tougaloo College’s president, Corey Wiggins reflected
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