Pastor: How progressives resist in current political environment
By John Semmes | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful Mississippians to share
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Scott Colom on why he’s running for U.S. Senate
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Registration opens for Snowden Grove fall soccer league
The City of Southaven’s Parks and Recreation Department said registration is open for the Snowden Grove fall recreational soccer league, with a June 18 deadline. Officials directed applicants to the city’s website or to call the department for more information.
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Accountant Anne McGrew receives one-year sentence in welfare misspending case
By Anna Wolfe | Originally published by Mississippi Today The first defendant to be sentenced in Mississippi’s massive welfare misspending
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Batesville Main Street to host summer family movie series on square
Batesville Main Street will screen free family movies on the town square May 16, June 20 and July 18, the group said. Screenings start at 8 p.m. or at sunset.
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Mississippi House to debate redistricting in Old Capitol where Jim Crow, secession were passed
By Taylor Vance | Originally published by Mississippi Today When House members meet this month for a special session to
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Olive Branch requires pets to be leashed, kept out of ponds in city parks
Mayor Ken Adams and city officials said a city ordinance requires pets to be leashed and kept out of ponds to protect public safety and wildlife.
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Organization Celebrates Speech Therapy Team for Better Speech and Hearing Month
The organization said it is honoring its speech therapy team in May, which it called Better Speech and Hearing Month, and highlighted the broad benefits of speech therapy for children and adults.
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Southaven firefighters join Special Olympics Torch Run
Southaven Fire Department said it helped carry the torch in the Special Olympics Torch Run, beginning at Fire Station No. 2 at Swinnea and Rasco and passing the torch at City Hall on Northwest Drive. The department said the annual run raises money for the Special Olympics as first responders and athletes carry the ‘Flame of Hope’ to the games’ opening ceremonies.
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Registration opens for summer camp production of “Finding Nemo KIDS”
Registration is open for a one-week summer camp production of “Finding Nemo KIDS,” organizers said. The program, directed by Mary Helen McCord, includes music and dancing and has limited spots available at dftonline.org/summercamp2026.
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