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The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Gabriel Olivier can seek an injunction against a Brandon, Mississippi, ordinance that barred him from demonstrating near an amphitheater, Justice Elena Kagan wrote.
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Jurors in Mississippi cleared Ted DiBiase Jr. of all charges related to the misuse of nearly $3 million in federal funds intended for anti-poverty programs, after a four-hour deliberation.
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Mississippi’s Medicaid agency seeks a significant budget increase after federal pandemic relief funds run out, sparking debate among lawmakers amid declining enrollment and rising costs.
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A University of Mississippi professor argues that public meetings often let residents speak but not influence decisions, and calls for new engagement practices to make listening meaningful.
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The City of Olive Branch said in a government post that the Spring Craft Fair opens at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the Olive Branch Senior Center, 8800 College Street, and will feature indoor and outdoor vendors.
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Mayor Ken Adams said he presented requests to Mississippi’s congressional delegation for federal funding to widen Mississippi Highway 305 and the two-lane Craft Road bridge over U.S. 78 and I-22.
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The Olive Branch Police Department began its 33rd Citizens Police Academy last night, aiming to strengthen ties with the community.
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After a 19-day trial, jurors are set to determine whether Ted DiBiase Jr.’s alleged misuse of federal welfare funds amounted to a crime, amid a sprawling Mississippi scandal.
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Steve Knight, the winningest college basketball coach in Mississippi history, announced his retirement after a successful 44-year tenure at William Carey University.
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Mukta Joshi of Mississippi Today is asking the public for help investigating the Adams County Correctional Center in Natchez, which she says is a privately run ICE detention facility that houses more than 2,000 detainees.
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