Mississippi’s education gains continue amid a nationwide ‘reading recession,’ report says
By Devna Bose, Sharon Lurye and Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press, Lily Altavena, Chalkbeat and Ruth Serven Smith, AL.com | Originally
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Landers Center warns of heavy traffic during graduation events
The Landers Center urged drivers to use alternate routes over the next two weeks as graduation activities are expected to cause heavier traffic at and around the venue on several days in May.
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Pascagoula sewage spill plugged but larger fix needed, Jackson County officials say
By Alex Rozier | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Gov. Reeves calls off Mississippi’s special session on judicial redistricting
By Taylor Vance | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto to Sponsor Quarterly Luncheon May 20
Organizers said a quarterly luncheon sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto will be held May 20 and will feature keynote speakers Drs. Violiza Inoa and Neha Kumar; seats are limited.
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Free community shredding set Thursday in Southaven
Organizers said a free community shred day will be held Thursday, May 14, at 500 Stateline Road in Southaven, Mississippi. Residents may drive up, drop off documents and have them securely shredded.
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Mississippi will audit Medicaid providers as a part of federal fraud probe
By Gwen Dilworth | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Trump’s redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri’s top court
By David A. Lieb, Jeffrey Collins, Jack Brook and Kim Chandler, Associated Press | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio
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Olive Branch meter reader honored after saving colleague
Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Board of Aldermen presented the Mayor’s Award for April to Meter Reader Supervisor Sherrie Bowen after she transported a co-worker for emergency treatment that doctors later said likely saved his life, the board said.
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Local notary service says it has served community since 2021
A local notary service said it has provided notary services to its community since 2021 and offers concealed carry permits, learner’s permits, powers of attorney and jurats.
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