I-55 Northbound Closed in DeSoto County After 18-Wheeler Crash During Winter Storm
All northbound lanes of Interstate 55 near Exit 271 (MS-306) in DeSoto County were shut down after an 18-wheeler crash.
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Olive Branch Police Activate Inclement Weather Policy, Outline Crash Reporting Procedures
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — The Olive Branch Police Department has activated its inclement weather policy as hazardous road conditions impact
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Horn Lake Police Close Portion of Goodman Road Due to Dangerous Ice
HORN LAKE, Miss. — Horn Lake Police shut down a portion of eastbound Goodman Road near Interstate Boulevard on Saturday
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Southaven Fire Department Recruiting EMS Drivers, Firefighters and Paramedics
The department described the positions as an opportunity to serve the community while joining a rapidly growing fire and emergency services organization.
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Bill introduced to ban cell phone use by students in school
If passed, the legislation would mandate that every school board in the state implement age-appropriate policies to restrict personal electronic devices during instructional hours.
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North Mississippi players strike gold with lottery wins in Southaven and Olive Branch
These two North Mississippi wins represent the largest individual payouts in a month that has already seen the lottery award nearly $1 million through promotional drawings alone.
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Verizon customers report nationwide outage; areas include DeSoto County
Verizon customers in the Memphis metro area — including DeSoto County — experienced intermittent service problems.
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Large Scale Verizon Outage Affecting Area
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Chris Brown confirmed Wednesday that a widespread service outage is currently affecting thousands of Verizon
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Methodist Olive Branch welcomes first baby of 2026
To commemorate the occasion, hospital staff presented the Anderson family with a celebratory wagon.
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Southaven shopper snags $50,000 Powerball prize as jackpot swells to $1 billion
The Southaven winner didn’t just play the standard Powerball; they opted for the Double Play add-on.
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