Great Job! Volunteers and groups who go through CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training covers basic skills that are important to know in a disaster when emergency services are not immediately available. If you, or your group, are interested in training – contact DeSoto County EMA at 662-469-8017.
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Reconstruction has started on Casino Strip Resorts Boulevard in Tunica County from U.S. Highway 61 to Old Highway 61. The road department advises caution during ongoing work but expects no long-term issues. The article also outlines services provided by the local sheriff’s office.
Olive Branch has been ranked third among Mississippi’s safest and most peaceful places to live for 2026. City officials announced the recognition, which highlights local efforts toward community safety.
The YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South is offering free summer meals for children every Tuesday at two locations in Tunica County. The initiative is supported by state funding and aims to provide healthy options while schools are closed.
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