Mississippi’s top health officer: Measles cases are ‘inevitable’ as county vaccination rates fall
By Gwen Dilworth | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Two spots left for 16U boys fall soccer, organizers say
Organizers say two openings remain for the 16U boys fall soccer program for players ages 13 to 16. Registration is available at olivebranch.recdesk.com and other age groups are full with wait lists.
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Child Protection Services is no longer sharing abuse reports with police, officer says
By Anna Wolfe | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Analysis of gunshot that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in Senatobia shows officer who fired was not in harm’s way, family’s attorney says
By Mukta Joshi and Joseph Cranney, Verite News | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility.
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DeSoto County issues severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m.
Residents are advised to have multiple methods of receiving severe weather alerts. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for DeSoto County until 10 p.m.
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80-foot bridge installed on Lick Creek trail in Olive Branch
Fisher Arnold said the installation of an 80-foot pedestrian bridge is a major milestone for the Lick Creek Pedestrian Trail in Olive Branch, Mississippi. The project includes 0.8 miles of 10-foot-wide asphalt trail, trailhead amenities and scenic overlooks.
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Senior Fun Day fills to capacity; organizers open waiting list
Organizers said Senior Fun Day has reached maximum capacity for this year. Those who want to attend can be placed on a waiting list and will be notified if a spot opens, organizers said.
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Hernando Family Chiropractic launches July school supply drive
Hernando Family Chiropractic said it will collect new school supplies throughout July for local schools and is offering free visits to donors who contribute at least $10 in items.
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Olive Branch police to close July 3; emergency services unaffected
The City of Olive Branch said the police department will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of America’s 250th. Emergency services will continue and residents should call (662) 895-4111 for nonemergencies or 911 for emergencies.
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Trial wraps in Jackson’s fight with state over airport
By Katherine Lin | Originally published by Mississippi Today Closing arguments in a decade-long case between the Jackson Municipal Airport
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