Mississippi 3rd grade reading pass rate inches up to 85 percent
The LBPA was enacted in 2013 to improve early-grade literacy.
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Olive Branch Mayor touts top-tier financial health, economic growth
Adams highlighted that Olive Branch is one of only two cities among Mississippi’s top five most populous—along with Jackson—to surpass the $1 billion assessed value mark.
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Retired First Sgt. Kevin Reeves details Iraq deployments during Southaven luncheon speech
Reeves, who retired from the fire department as a lieutenant in 2016, detailed a family history of service.
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Mississippi issues partial November SNAP benefits after shutdown halt
MDHS stated it will continue to share information as updates become available.
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DeSoto County Courthouse undergoes renovations for accessibility, preservation
Work on the courthouse is expected to continue throughout the coming months.
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Avant’s buzzer-beater caps comeback; DeSoto Central stuns Olive Branch 53-52
The shot gave the Jaguars their only lead of the entire contest.
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McRae: Honoring Our Heroes
By 1954, the holiday’s name was changed to Veterans Day to honor all who have served – past and present.
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Renasant Bank Opens Rebuilt Southaven Facility
The project, which was more than three years in the making, represents a significant reinvestment in the Southaven community.
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Matthews scores five times in Gators’ football win
Lake Cormorant among county teams to qualify for playoffs.
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Horn Lake honors veterans, Bibbee highlights unity and peace
Bibbee touched on the core components of military life and the community’s role in supporting its service members.
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