Man hospitalized in Southaven shooting; two individuals detained
This is a developing story, and more information may be released as the investigation continues.
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Southaven police detain suspects in shots fired incident, de-escalate situation with armed man
The Southaven Police Department responded to two separate, serious incidents Thursday morning.
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Groundbreaking Marks Start of Olive Branch Fire Station No. 6 Construction
The facility will be built on a two-acre site generously donated to the city by David Halle.
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Southaven adopts new building codes; infrastructure projects advance
Several important infrastructure initiatives received the green light, promising improvements to local traffic flow and road safety.
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Hernando aldermen decline to advance proposal to rename street for Charlie Kirk
For now, no street name change was approved, and the city took no further action on the proposal.
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DeSoto County law enforcement prepares for federal task force in Memphis
DeSoto County has not been asked to directly assist with operations in Shelby County, but officials said they would be ready to offer resources if needed.
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REAL ID deadline is Wednesday
Wednesday deadline for REAL ID application.
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AG’s office to assist ICE officials
The Attorney General’s Office is the only agency in Mississippi currently participating in the program .
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Barton cancels outdated Iron Mountain contracts, prioritizes public safety
Iron Mountain is a company that manages a data storage facility located 220 feet underground in a former limestone mine in Boyers, Pennsylvania.
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District Attorney Public Safety Survey results released
According to the results posted on the District Attorney’s office website, the survey shows strong approval for the District Attorney’s Office in key areas.
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