Lauderdale County deputies complete quarterly firearms, annual Taser training
Lauderdale County deputies completed firearms and Taser training in Meridian, with scenarios focused on safety, de-escalation and crisis response.
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Olive Branch says city phone service has been restored and urges residents to use 911 for emergencies.
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Northeast agriculture students attend Alcorn County Fair event
Northeast agriculture students and FFA members attended the Alcorn County Fair Feeds the Farmer event and met with farmers and policymakers.
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Record-setting heat expected through weekend before cooling trend
Persistent, record-setting heat is expected through the weekend, followed by a cooling trend by the middle of next week.
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Desoto Central students learn traffic-law consequences at Southaven court
Desoto Central High School drivers education students met with court personnel to learn about traffic violations and impaired driving consequences.
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New Albany students prepare to livestream football game
Ben Garret helped New Albany High School’s Broadcast Journalism class set up portable internet for a student livestream of a football game.
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McGuffey’s readers introduced generations to reading
McGuffey’s readers used simple words, phonics and stories to introduce generations of young Americans to literature.
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Hernando Main Street Chamber says three sashes remain
The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said three sashes remain and encouraged interested people to claim them soon.
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Magnolia Eye Group offers Valeda system for select dry AMD patients
Magnolia Eye Group is offering the Valeda Light Delivery System, a non-invasive, FDA-authorized treatment option for select dry AMD patients.
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Hernando Main Street Chamber shares reminder about game-day buttons
The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce posted a reminder about last-minute game-day buttons for Rebel fans.
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Moore Automotive supports HHS softball team golf tournament
Moore Automotive supported the Hernando High School Softball Team at its second annual golf tournament, the chamber said.
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National Literacy Institute works with NAMS and NAHS teachers
The National Literacy Institute worked with NAMS and NAHS teachers on strategies to strengthen students’ reading and learning.
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Whataburger offers chance to win tickets to Weird Al show at Landers Center
Whataburger is offering a no-purchase-necessary chance to win tickets to Weird Al’s September 26 show at Landers Center.
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Olive Branch Police Department welcomes Officer Pierceson Dunn
The Olive Branch Police Department welcomed Officer Pierceson Dunn and said he will serve the city with integrity, professionalism and courage.
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2026 Tallahatchie Riverfest T-shirts available for $30
Official 2026 Tallahatchie Riverfest “Soul, Grit & Guitars” T-shirts are available online for $30, with pickup required.
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New Albany Main Street promotes downtown shopping and dining
New Albany Main Street promotes downtown shopping, dining and a visit to The Bronze Olive for olive oils and aged balsamics.
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Riverfest sends vendor packets to paid vendors
Paid Tallahatchie Riverfest vendors have been emailed packets with check-in, load-in, parking and setup instructions for the Sept. 26 event.
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