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“The future of Mississippi’s economy is being decided today,” said Gov. Reeves.

April 19, 2023 Bob Bakken

Olive Branch man charged in fraud scheme involving millions of dollars

A former executive with Williams Sonoma Inc. from Olive Branch is part of a multi-million dollar fraud scheme indictment released Wednesday from the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California.

Mississippi News

April 19, 2023 Bob Bakken

Bill strengthening Mississippi election Integrity becomes law

Gov. Tate Reeves has signed House Bill 1310 which strengthens the integrity of Mississippi elections.

Mississippi News

April 19, 2023 Bob Bakken

Reeves signs series of ‘pro-mom’ and pro-life bills

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a series of pro-mom and pro-life legislation.

Desoto County News

April 18, 2023 Bob Bakken

Olive Branch police to check for non-resident car tags staying in the city

Mayor Ken Adams is getting calls expressing concerns that vehicles with out-of-state tags have a permanent place in city subdivisions.

Mississippi News

April 18, 2023 Bob Bakken

Bills to protect children from inappropriate, obscene material signed

Bill signings to protect children from accessing obscene, inappropriate, and pornographic materials.

Mississippi News

April 18, 2023 Bob Bakken

March 24 tornado damage approaching $100 million

“Insured losses from the March 24, 2023 storms in the Mississippi Delta are approaching $100 million,” said Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney.

Mississippi News

April 17, 2023 Bob Bakken

Bill creating a volunteer firefighter service award program signed

House Bill 521 creates the Mississippi Length-of-Service Award Program for volunteer firefighters. The legislation will help to recruit, retain, and reward more volunteer firefighters across the state.