Ellis approved as new Hernando police chief
Hernando stays within its local ranks for a new police chief replacing the retiring Scott Worsham.
Toni Lepeska
Freelance Reporter
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October 2022
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ElectionsMillington public safety on ballot as aldermen selected
Chris Ford, 54, an insurance salesman, will defend the Position 3 alderman seat against Tom Stephens, a retired firefighter.
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ElectionsMillington voters to decide two contested school board races
Two offices are contested for the Millington Municipal Schools board on the Nov. 8 ballot, along with two candidates running unopposed.
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North Mississippi First mosque in DeSoto County moves closer to reality
After years of legal battles, the groundbreaking for a mosque in Horn Lake is scheduled for Sunday. Earlier this week, applicants received approval for a cemetery adjacent to the site.
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Education Retired lawman takes DeSoto County school board job
Jerald Wheeler, a former Southaven police officer who supervised school resource officers for 24 years, is replacing Ann Jolley on the DeSoto County school board.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County gives ‘Green Light’ to veteran appreciation effort
DeSoto County officials are encouraging residents and businesses to participate in Operation Green Light, a program that uses green lighting to show support for veterans.
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November 2022
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North MississippiDeSoto County votes on a pair of school board seats
Two seats of the DeSoto County School Board will be elected in November, one of the offices to replace longtime politician Milton Nichols.
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North MississippiHernando to vote on 1% tax for parks
Hernando voters will consider adding a 1% tax to prepared foods, such as restaurants and delis, to help fund an improved parks program in the DeSoto County city.
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North Mississippi Cascades development resumes in Olive Branch
After years of sitting dormant, the Cascades development in Olive Branch has received new approvals and the walk-live-play project could soon start construction.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County to subsidize Internet infrastructure to underserved areas
Underserved pockets for Internet service in Desoto County could soon get relief under a plan approved by the Board of Supervisors.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County wants relief for housing state prisoners
With a growing number of state prisoners held in the DeSoto County Jail, officials are growing impatient with the population and the lack of reimbursements for keeping the inmates.
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ElectionsHernando voters reject 1% tax earmarked for parks, recreation
Hernando voters reject 1% tax earmarked for parks and recreation. Meanwhile, two school board candidate win offices in Tuesday’s election.
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North Mississippi Huey’s opens in Olive Branch on Nov. 8
The growth in Olive Branch has had one benefit — Huey’s will open its second spot in Mississippi at The Bridges of Camp Creek.
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ElectionsHernando mayor questions validity of tax vote
While the Election Day total shows the 1% tax on prepared foods in Hernando failed, the city’s mayor and others are questioning who actually voted on the matter and whether all of them were residents.
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ElectionsHernando election commissioner says overturning park tax vote unlikely
There are not enough questionable ballots in the Hernando referendum for a 1% tax on prepared foods to overturn the results, a DeSoto County election officials says.
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Arts & Culture Mid-South veterans detail their stories in new book
The book provides an outlet for World War II veterans to discuss their experiences and raises money for the Forever Young Veterans nonprofit.
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North Mississippi A $37M fix ends flash flooding on DeSoto County road
The floods carried debris that would block the road, and closures separated schools from their district emergency services.
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North Mississippi Hernando mayor says vote against proposed tax for parks was ‘pretty decisive’
Despite some questions about county residents voting in the Hernando-only referendum on parks funding, the suspected votes were not enough to override defeat of the proposal.
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North Mississippi Something old, something new: Mississippi wedding venue reopens
After years of problems affecting its luster, new Bonne Terre owners have restored the Nesbit, Mississippi event venue and will host a wedding expo in hopes of resurrecting its status.
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North Mississippi Looking for long lost funds? It could be in unclaimed property
While unlikely to be enough to cause a change in lifestyle, the list of unclaimed property could mean a financial boost for those willing to look.
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North Mississippi Hernando Police Chief Scott Worsham heads to retirement after seven years
After seven years, Scott Worsham is stepping down as Hernando police chief, heading to the corporate world of security, but not forgetting about the DeSoto County seat.
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December 2022
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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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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 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 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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