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Charles Smith, a Food for Life instructor in Jackson, wrote in Mississippi Today Ideas that switching to a whole-food, plant-based diet can cut grocery bills, help weight loss and curb chronic disease. He offered tips on buying staples in bulk and shared budget-friendly recipes.
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Lawmakers advanced measures to intercept casino and sports-betting payouts from parents behind on child support, a move supporters say could help recover roughly $1.7 billion owed to about 153,964 children, Sen. David Blount said.
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Mayor Ken Adams, the Board of Aldermen and city staff praised the contributions of women across multiple departments, the city said.
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A company is offering a 10-minute 3-D/4-D prenatal scan for $85 plus tax that includes five printed black-and-white images, the company said. Additional digital images and the baby’s weight are available at extra cost, and the package is not eligible for discounts.
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Southern Pediatric Therapy said it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new clinic at 3:30 p.m. March 27. The facility, next to DeSoto Family Dental Care, is intended to expand therapy services and treatment space.
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Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams said Highway 302 reopened and traffic was flowing both directions after a motor vehicle crash that earlier prompted lane closures.
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State Sen. Kevin Blackwell said the Mississippi Senate continued moving through House legislation last week as lawmakers advanced bills addressing
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A Mississippi advocacy group is urging state senators to support House Bill 525, legislation that would establish mandatory minimum prison
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As Tuesday’s primary elections draw near, candidates are being reminded that political signs are not allowed on highway rights-of-way under
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DeSoto County News will continue serving DeSoto County, and The Morning View daily newsletter will also continue publication.
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