DeSoto County Schools adding classrooms to address continued growth
Continued growth in DeSoto County means a need for increased classrooms and cafeteria space in the North Mississippi district.
Toni Lepeska
Freelance Reporter
There are 246 articles by Toni Lepeska :
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December 2021
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North Mississippi Southaven amphitheater expansion under discussion
In an effort to draw bigger concerts and compete with similar venues, Southaven officials are considering a 6,000-seat expansion at BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
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North Mississippi Southaven approves funding for amphitheater expansion
Southaven officials have approved a bid for expanding the amphitheater at Snowden Grove — a move that should draw more concerts and a higher level of performers.
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North Mississippi DeSoto looks for ways to stretch internet service to underserved areas
Mississippi is poised to get millions – perhaps $1 billion dollars – for broadband access. But state officials will need to decide what counties get the funds.
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Health Care DeSoto County to divide opioid settlement funds
Cities in DeSoto County are discussing how to use the settlement funds over the opioid crisis. The money will be spread over about 18 years.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch opts for computerized program to map road maintenance
Southaven has already seen the benefits of using Civil Link, an engineering and surveying firm, to streamline and prioritize its road maintenance.
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North Mississippi A grilling destination for BBQ aficionados
Melissa Cookston intended to simply find a hangout headquarters for the World Junior Barbecue League, but then she stumbled upon 12,000-square-feet of space. She’d always wanted a barbecue supply store.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch seeks hotel-motel tax to help with parks improvements
Olive Branch wants to enact a hotel-motel tax to improve its parks and recreation facilities. But the idea could face some resistance at the state level.
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January 2022
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North Mississippi Annexation makes Olive Branch one of Mississippi’s largest cities
Olive Branch acquired an additional 18.8 square miles last summer, making it geographically the second-largest city in Mississippi with 56 square miles. Only the capitol city of Jackson, with 111.05 square miles, is bigger.
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North Mississippi Math instructor is DeSoto County Teacher of the Year
‘We are honored to have her at DeSoto Central Middle School,’ Principal Bryon Williams said of Rachel Jenne.
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Public Safety Alderman’s wife wants to resurrect crime watch in Horn Lake
The DeSoto County town was identified in 2021 as the third-safest city in Mississippi by Safewise.com, and citizens want to keep it safe.
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North Mississippi Dream of building a mosque endures rejection and a court challenge
Horn Lake has reached an agreement that will allow a mosque built in the DeSoto County city.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch wants new airport hangars with federal funds
Olive Branch owns several acres on which to build new hangars, but the demand is huge.
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North MississippiHorn Lake’s new recruiter believes in doing things that ‘make you stand out’
T.J. Cates is tasked with drawing more retail and commercial entities to Horn Lake in hopes of enhancing folks to the DeSoto County city.
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North Mississippi Lobbyist to help DeSoto County cities at legislative session
DeSoto County and its cities have narrowed the list of possible lobbyists to two and will soon decide on the right person to represent them before the Mississippi Legislature.
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North Mississippi As people ‘flock’ to DeSoto, County looks to split agricultural zone from residential
“If you’re raising cows, we’re not trying to take that from you. If you’re raising chickens, we’re not trying to take that from you. Are we trying to stop people from farming their land? We’re not.”
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North Mississippi Tax breaks helped lure Walmart fulfillment center to Olive Branch
The company signed on for the Advantage Jobs rebate program offered by the state of Mississippi, and Olive Branch officials expect to offer a tax incentive, too.
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North Mississippi Public hearing scheduled for solar facility in DeSoto County
A $90 million solar electric generating facility is planned for DeSoto County. A public hearing on the project is scheduled for Thursday night in Hernando.
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North Mississippi $90 million solar facility approved near Walls
With a new solar facility destined for the town of Walls, Mississippi looks to enhance it reputation as a future green energy state.
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February 2022
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Health Care Mid-South’s largest OB-GYN practice building bigger DeSoto presence
MOGA offices in DeSoto County are moving to a new building for a larger, more efficient facility to better serve patients.
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North Mississippi Two Southaven entertainment venues getting upgrades
Improvements to the Landers Center and BankPlus Amphitheater will soon enhance the DeSoto County facilities, making them attractive for bigger shows.
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South Memphis DeSoto road projects could improve access to Memphis
Two DeSoto County road projects will help not only traffic flow in Olive Branch and Southaven but also eliminate congestion problems.
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North Mississippi U.S. Engineers suggest DeSoto County flood wall, levee
The Corps wants to create a remedy to Horn Lake Creek breaching its banks, as it did in September 2014, as well as restoring the creek’s ecosystem.
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North Mississippi Controversial industrial zoning in Olive Branch approved by split vote
Olive Branch aldermen voted Tuesday night to approve a rezoning request that pitted city and county officials and the interests of industry and homeowners against each other.
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North Mississippi Some Olive Branch residents say ‘no thanks’ to LED streetlights
Not all recently annexed citizens are eager to add an urban glow to rural neighborhoods where starlight still outshines LED illumination.
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