One Dead After Early Morning Shooting on I-55 in Southaven; Police Investigating
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — One person is dead following an early morning shooting Monday on Interstate 55 in Southaven that has
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Mississippi uses unverified credit data to deactivate voters, sparking concerns
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office implemented a controversial method using Experian credit data to update voter rolls, leading to thousands of inactive designations and voter rights concerns.
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Mississippi Legislature Stalls on Teacher Pay Raise and Major Bills
Legislative efforts to pass a teacher pay increase and key measures have faltered amid political infighting. Negotiations continue as lawmakers face a tight legislative schedule.
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Olive Branch mayor honors women in law enforcement on International Women’s Day
Mayor Ken Adams praised the courage and sacrifice of women officers in a city statement on International Women’s Day, quoting W.E.B. Du Bois.
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Lumberton Main Street group tests downtown revival with $10,000 facade grant
The Lumberton Main Street Association has formed a grant committee and will distribute a $10,000 Mississippi Power Foundation award as a facade grant to downtown businesses. Applications close April 9 and awards of up to $2,000 per business will be distributed in early April, the association said.
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Jackson instructor urges plant-based meals to lower grocery costs, improve health
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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Mississippi bills would seize gambling winnings to cover delinquent child support
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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Olive Branch officials praise women employees
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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Company Offers $85 10-Minute 3-D/4-D Prenatal Scan
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 to hold groundbreaking for new clinic March 27
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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