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Get to know Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 06, 2025 6:03 AM CT | Published: May 06, 2025 4:00 AM CT

Darren Musselwhite recently secured re-election as mayor of Southaven, beginning another term as leader of the DeSoto County city that sits right on the Tennessee-Mississippi border.

Musselwhite received 1,366 votes in the mayoral race. Tommy Henley received 442 votes. Musselwhite has served as Southaven’s mayor since 2013.


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There are a few things to know about Musselwhite besides his work as mayor and how he plans to continue serving the city of Southaven.

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Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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