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Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce posted a throwback photo on social media, writing that its team looked young and noting a switch from a “pretend” phone to a “real phone.”
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Cathy Grace, an early childhood specialist, wrote that redirecting unused federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds could reduce a roughly 20,000-family waiting list without new state spending.
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The City of Hernando will hold a free ‘Touch a Truck’ family event from 9 a.m. to noon April 3 at Longview Point Baptist Church. An optional pancake breakfast will be offered to benefit Hernando parks, organizers said.
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The Olive Branch Police Department and Mayor Ken Adams urged residents to avoid drinking and driving and suggested rideshares, taxis or designated drivers, the city said.
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The Southaven Young Professionals will host a luncheon called ‘On the Menu’ featuring Jeff Jones of MidSouth Homes of Refining Leaders on March 18 at the NWCC Ranger Center, organizers said.
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The Southaven Chamber said it is partnering with the Southaven Police Department, the DeSoto County Economic Development Council and other area chambers to present a free workshop. Organizers said registration is required and questions can be sent to info@southavenchamber.com.
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Residents at a Monday meeting expressed mixed reactions to a proposed data center, praising potential revenue while raising concerns about energy use and limited project details, city officials and attendees said.
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The Jackson City Council voted 6-0 to rezone parcels behind the Metrocenter Mall for industrial use, even though two of the three lots have become state-owned after years of unpaid property taxes, records show.
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The Ole Miss women’s basketball team advances to its fifth straight NCAA Tournament, set to play Gonzaga on Friday in Minneapolis. The Rebels aim to build on recent success.
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Mississippi Today’s weekly ‘Mississippi Explained’ quiz says lawmakers must set a more than $7 billion budget but remain split on teacher pay and whether Gov. Tate Reeves must call a special session.
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