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Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and the Board of Aldermen will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at the City Municipal Court Building, the city said. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the city’s YouTube channel.
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Hernando Parks concluded its annual scavenger hunt, with Team Omair taking home the grand prize and several local sponsors supporting the event.
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The company said it is selling summer collectible cups for $2.99 for a limited time. In-store refills cost $1 and require presentation of the original cup.
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The Olive Branch Police Department said two officers received commendations for defusing a workplace violence complaint at NFI Industries on July 30, 2026.
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The railroad said it will close the Stateline Road crossing from 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, to 6 a.m. Thursday for improvements. No traffic will be allowed to cross the tracks between Horn Lake Road and Highway 51, the railroad said.
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By Simeon Gates | Originally published by Mississippi Today By her family’s account, Tasia Fortune was a loving, caring woman
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By Shanai Watson and Hannah Williams | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful
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By Anna Hu | Originally published by Mississippi Today The Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council approved monthly reimbursement for
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By Devna Bose and Candice Wilder | Originally published by Mississippi Today The email this summer came as a shock
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By Taylor Vance | Originally published by Mississippi Today A federal judge, at least for now, has denied a request
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