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Two spots left for 16 U boys fall soccer, organizers say
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (76+ words) De Soto County News Two spots remain for 16 U boys fall soccer for players ages 13 to 16, organizers said. Organizers said registration is available at olivebranch. recdesk. com. They said once those spots are filled, interested players can join an online…...
Child Protection Services is no longer sharing abuse reports with police, officer says
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (481+ words) By Anna Wolfe | Originally published by Mississippi Today This article was produced by the Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center in collaboration with The New York Times. Learn more about our work'here. A Mississippi law now prohibits state agencies from…...
Senior Fun Day fills to capacity; organizers open waiting list
15+ hour, 15+ min ago (66+ words) De Soto County News Organizers said Senior Fun Day has reached maximum capacity for this year's event. Organizers thanked the event's sponsors for making the day possible, including Whataburger, Denise's Happy Hounds, Tru Blue of Northwest Mississippi, Devoted Health, Sharon…...
De Soto County issues severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p. m.
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (89+ words) De Soto County News De Soto County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p. m. , according to officials. The primary threats include damaging winds up to 70 mph and hail up to quarter size, the De Soto County Sheriff's Office said Monday....
80-foot bridge installed on Lick Creek trail in Olive Branch
15+ hour, 15+ min ago (135+ words) De Soto County News The installation of an 80-foot pedestrian bridge marks a major step for the Lick Creek Pedestrian Trail project in Olive Branch, Mississippi, Fisher Arnold said in a post. Fisher Arnold said the project includes 0. 8 miles of…...
Trial wraps in Jackson's fight with state over airport
18+ hour, 26+ min ago (560+ words) By Katherine Lin | Originally published by Mississippi Today Closing arguments in a decade-long case between the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority and the state of Mississippi wrapped Wednesday." The case started in 2016 over a new law passed by the Legislature and…...
Olive Branch police to close July 3; emergency services unaffected
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (102+ words) De Soto County News The Olive Branch Police Department will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of America's 250th, the City of Olive Branch said. Emergency services will not be affected, the city said. Residents should call the nonemergency line at…...
Hernando Family Chiropractic launches July school supply drive
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (117+ words) De Soto County News Hernando Family Chiropractic said it will collect new school supplies throughout July to donate to local schools in the community. The clinic said donors who contribute a minimum of $10 worth of supplies will receive a free…...
Mississippi to display five winning 'Star-Spangled' signs; officials urge drivers to use turn signals
21+ hour, 28+ min ago (139+ words) De Soto County News Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Police Department said five winning entries from the Star-Spangled Sign Contest will be displayed on Mississippi highways starting Friday as part of America250 Mississippi celebrations. The officials said…...
Trump approves $11 M disaster declaration for Mississippi for May tornado recovery
19+ hour, 47+ min ago (211+ words) By Alex Rozier | Originally published by Mississippi Today President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced on social media the approval of $11 million for recovery from tornadoes and severe weather that hit south Mississippi on May 6 and 7. The news came in response…...