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🌱 How will a 10-lane I-55 change your Olive Branch commute?

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In today's newsletter:

  • How will a 10-lane I-55 change your Olive Branch commute?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 71.
  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; warm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $44M Grant to Widen I-55 in DeSoto County to 10 Lanes (desotocountynews.com) — Olive Branch drivers could see less congestion thanks to a new $44 million federal grant to widen I-55/I-69 in DeSoto County from four to ten lanes between Church Road and Goodman Road. The project aims to ease daily backups affecting commuters from Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch, and Hernando, with safety upgrades at key interchanges planned.
   

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  • Had a very nice experience with Irvin Santiago who came to repair my ancient toilet.
    Arrived right on time and was very reasonable. He also does carpentry and I am hoping to use him again in the future. (Nextdoor Lewisburg)
  • Do you keep having the same argument with your partner, just with different details?
    Maybe one person feels ignored while the other feels pressured. One person thinks they're setting a boundary while the other feels controlled… (Nextdoor Magnolia)
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T2442) in Olive Branch. Apply here.
  • Panda Express posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-2231002-1) in Olive Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Olive Branch here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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