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Mississippi’s Sept. 17 evening briefing: Olive Branch phone disruption, Meridian water update, forestry agreement, Friday heat, Southaven hiring and adult education.
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Hot conditions are expected to continue into the weekend, with highs in the upper 90s to lower 100s and a Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Saturday.
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NEMCC Adult Education and Smart Start students in Booneville completed career assessments during AEFL Week to explore interests and career pathways.
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NEMCC Adult Education students explored artificial intelligence and its role in media, images, technology and future careers during an AEFL Week lesson.
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The Southaven Fire Department is hiring a Fire Inspector/Investigator focused on fire prevention, investigations, inspections and code enforcement.
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Olive Branch emergency communications phone lines are unavailable. 911 is working; reports can be made at 662-892-9400.
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Tallahatchie Riverfest is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, in downtown New Albany, with live music, shopping, family fun and a free concert on the River Stage.
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Olive Branch’s annual Fall Craft Fair will feature more than 80 indoor and outdoor vendors at the Senior Center on October 17th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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The Friends of the Library will hold a Riverfest Weekend sale in the library’s conference room and courtyard.
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Peach smoothies, along with strawberry, mango, piña colada and lemonade flavors, are available from noon to 7 p.m.
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