Mississippi governor touts $300M investment in DeSoto County
With a facility that is as long as the Empire State Building is high, Associated Wholesale Grocers has opened at the junction of Interstate 55 and Interstate 269 in DeSoto County.
Toni Lepeska
Freelance Reporter
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North MississippiPolice dogs help sniff out crime
Across DeSoto County law enforcement agencies, K-9s assist officers with catching criminals. A recent donation of lightweight bulletproof vests helps them do their job better.
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May 2023
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North Mississippi Memphis vs. DeSoto sewer decision heads to judge
“That’s an entitled bunch there,” Bruce McMullen said to U.S. District Judge Mark Norris. “That holds no credibility at all. One person is on Earth, and the other is on another planet.”
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North Mississippi Olive Branch farmers market opens June 3
Vendors will be selling things like local eggs, jellies, pickles, jewelry, soaps, wreaths and children’s hair bows.
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Suburbs Artist restores Hernando’s historic signposts
With a steady hand and a brush tipped with black durable paint, Suzanne Cox is updating and clarifying some of Hernando’s historic street signs.
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North Mississippi Students experience autism obstacles through Rotary Club gift
Part of the Rotary Club funds raised by the Collierville Balloon Festival are being used to help Hernando High students experience the obstacles of autism.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch aldermen approve mixed-use development with retail, lofts
After years of delays because of changing conditions and economic setbacks, a development has changed for a site near Goodman and Hacks Cross roads.
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North Mississippi Methodist Olive Branch Hospital observes 10-year anniversary
The increase in patients at Methodist Olive Branch Hospital reflects the growth in the community and better access to care.
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North Mississippi Hernando Civic Center purchase to help city with visionary parks plans
While Hernando voters rejected a tax on prepared foods at restaurants to improve parks, Hernando leaders plan to expand its facilities with the purchase of the Civic Center.
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North Mississippi Flight school offers financial pathways to diversify airline industry
American Airlines donated $1.5 million for student scholarships last summer, a donor recently gave the academy a $6,000 flight simulator and opportunities to introduce airline careers to high schoolers are growing.
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North Mississippi DeSoto Christian Academy students turn trash into treasured art
Using information they learned through their studies, students at DeSoto Christian Academy built mini versions of various themed structures.
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North Mississippi Hernando aldermen vote to close part of McIngvale Road, buy Civic Center
A lane of McIngvale Road in Hernando will be closed to traffic soon as construction begins on the new Hernando High.
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April 2023
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North Mississippi Olive Branch celebrates 150th birthday with community events
On mission to preserve the community feeling of what is now the fifth-largest city in Mississippi, Olive Branch officials plan community events to spotlight on the city’s special year.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch Airport awarded $2.74 million in federal grants for improvements
The Olive Branch Airport was awarded close to $3 million in grants to improve lighting and signage as the suburban airfield continues to grow.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch to crack down on out-of-state tags with neighborhood blitz
With a significant presence of vehicles bearing out-of-state tags sitting in Olive Branch driveways, the suburb’s police officers plan to blitz neighborhoods to see if the person is avoiding buying a Mississippi license plate.
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North Mississippi Judge asks Memphis, DeSoto officials to reconcile wastewater disagreement
U.S. District Judge Mark Norris asked the parties in a dispute over the treatment of wastewater in northwest Mississippi to try and reach an accord before the decision fell to him.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch resident spun the wheel, solved the puzzle on Wheel of Fortune
Her experience with words and a rebound after an early setback helped an Olive Branch woman capture a major haul on Wheel of Fortune.
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North Mississippi Southaven mayor sees 400% sewer-rate increase without federal, state funding
Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite testifies that the cost associated with a North Mississippi area taking over wastewater treatment could mean a significant increase for residents.
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North Mississippi Testimony highlights cost analysis in sewage battle between Memphis, Horn Lake
Testimony continued in federal court on Tuesday regarding the cost of Memphis treating wastewater from northwest DeSoto County and when the Mississippi district would leave the Memphis service.
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North Mississippi Memphis asks federal court to quickly disconnect DeSoto sewers
Memphis and North Mississippi representatives are in federal court this week as a judge reviews the agreement between the two entities regarding sewage treatment.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch police to offer active shooter training at Chamber luncheon
With the Nashville private school shooting still resonating, the Olive Branch Police Department will offer a workplace safety training program to Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce members next week.
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North MississippiOlive Branch identifies worst streets to get repaving, improvements
Olive Branch used cutting-edge software to create priority list of the top 15 streets in need of repaving and other improvements.
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March 2023
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North MississippiBerried treasure: Fruit superfood shop opens in Olive Branch
In March, Molly Burgess opened her second store that features the superfood berry acai, a healthy and tasty meal or snack option for Olive Branch residents.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch gets $900K for soccer park trail construction
The state Transportation Alternative Funds Grant requires that the city provide 20% in matching funds for the project.
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North Mississippi Second phase of Bridges of Camp Creek in Olive Branch moves forward
The second bridge on the Bridges of Camp Creek development opens the way for more construction and better access to the Olive Branch site.
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