Gov. Reeves proposes $125M for I-55, DeSoto County officials rejoice
After years of asking, DeSoto County officials will soon see a widening of Interstate 55 after Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced funding for the first phase.
Toni Lepeska
Freelance Reporter
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February 2023
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North Mississippi Hernando chief reflects on policing his hometown streets
From patrolling on his bike to a cruiser, Shane Ellis has a history with Hernando, putting the new police chief in a unique situation.
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North MississippiOlive Branch Airport manager steps into father’s footsteps
The job gives David Taylor an opportunity to help make Olive Branch Airport the kind of airport his dad envisioned.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch city meetings will be live on YouTube
At long last, Olive Branch is on the verge of implementing live-streaming of its city meetings, a broadcast possibly available this summer.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County leaders lobby for wider I-55 at Mississippi State Capitol
DeSoto County officials head to Jackson on Thursday to lobby state legislators for funds to widen Interstate 55, eliminating a bottleneck where it narrows and making the expressway safer.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County elections: 34 candidates and 7 contested races
Candidates file for a number of party primaries in DeSoto County. Two supervisor races are among the contested elections.
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January 2023
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North Mississippi Olive Branch takes steps for new animal shelter
Olive Branch is working to gain control of a piece of property donated by a developer to build an animal shelter more conducive to the city’s needs.
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North Mississippi Christian music festival set for Olive Branch
A Christian music festival in Olive Branch this June is expected to draw thousands of spectators with an unnamed top performer as headliner.
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North MississippiHolly Springs Road residents to get new addresses
DeSoto County officials plan to change some addresses for a new section of Holly Springs Road to end years of problems caused by flash flooding in the area. The change could be annoying for residents affected.
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North Mississippi Hernando meeting to detail increased broadband access, discounts
A meeting on Friday in Hernando will outline the extension of broadband services to the underserved areas of DeSoto County. Officials will explain the anticipated timeline for the extension to homes and what residents can expect.
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North MississippiDeSoto County single-family building permits down in 2022
With higher interest rates as a deterrent and the rising cost of materials, single-family residential starts dipped in DeSoto County.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch neighborhood to get pricey fix for crash-prone zone on Miss. 302
“I had sticker shock,” Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams said. “I would have thought we could put up five traffic lights for that much.”
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North Mississippi Airport funding, I-55 fix top Olive Branch mayor’s wish list
Mayor Ken Adams wants funding for road projects, help with improvements on the airport and other help in his request to the Mississippi Legislature for this session.
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North Mississippi Helen of Troy rep says national layoffs won’t hit DeSoto hard
While Helen of Troy announced a 10% worldwide workforce reduction this week, the layoffs should not have a significant impact on the company operations in DeSoto County.
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North Mississippi Underserved DeSoto households get high-speed Internet by July 2025
After years of pursuing adequate Internet service across DeSoto County, the Board of Supervisors have approved a plan that should upgrade underserved areas in the next three years.
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North Mississippi First wave of hopefuls file for DeSoto County elections
Seventeen candidates filed qualifying papers on Tuesday as the DeSoto County election season kicked off for a variety of offices later this year.
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December 2022
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North MississippiDeSoto officials prepare for first solar farm in county
The solar farm will be on vacant land in the Walls area.
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North MississippiHernando mayor: ‘We have in no way given up on our parks’
City officials are looking for ways to finance park improvements despite the defeat of a tax dedicated to that purpose.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch’s first RV park comes with questions
The Board of Aldermen voted 7-0 for the application submitted by Amji Investments LLC, which wants to create a destination RV park with a lake and up to 85 vehicle slots.
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North MississippiOlive Branch sets $18.8M for newly annexed areas, but there’s a lot more to do
Olive Branch has until 2026 to complete improvements in the annexed areas.
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North Mississippi Hernando not ready to roll out food truck ordinance
Mayor Chip Johnson wants feedback from vendors, residents and customers regarding the rolling restaurants before city officials serve up regulations.
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North Mississippi DeSoto Schools’ Teacher of the Year instructs with heart — and skeletons
With a pink stethoscope draped around her neck, Lorna Golden heads to work at Career Tech West in Horn Lake to help her students “find their passion.”
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North Mississippi Lights — and questions — pop at Olive Branch Christmas display
Light Garden in Olive Branch City Park is a brilliant display of holiday decorations and made the perfect backdrop for one attendee on an unforgettable night.
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North Mississippi Southaven adds farmers market to Silo Square plans
As the Southaven Board of Aldermen approves more layers for the development, the city’s town square-type project continues to grow.
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North Mississippi Food trucks coming to Old Towne in Olive Branch
“I think it’s a new, positive pulse of energy for Old Towne,” Mayor Ken Adams said.
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