The road to graduation should be clear for DeSoto County students
While the long-awaited road improvements are underway around the Landers Center, the work should not cause traffic problems for high school graduations in DeSoto County.
Toni Lepeska
Freelance Reporter
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May 2022
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North Mississippi A new ‘Hope’ for House of Grace thrift store
Southaven’s House of Grace thrift store will remain open with a new organization – Hope Missions International – overseeing the business.
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North Mississippi Mississippi Gov. Reeves clarifies perception of stance regarding contraceptives
“We’re not interested in making it harder to get contraceptives,” Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday after a previous, national news story was headlined that the governor “doesn’t rule out banning contraception if Roe falls.”
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North Mississippi Olive Branch mayor focuses on citizen involvement
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams made a campaign promise to get citizens involved in government, and he is living up to his plan with four groups, one concentrating on litter.
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North Mississippi Mississippi governor optimistic state’s growth will follow DeSoto’s lead
Tate Reeves touted economic growth potential across the state during an appearance at an Olive Branch manufacturing plant.
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North Mississippi ‘We’re saying zero tolerance for littering’
Olive Branch is cracking down on littering hard enough that Police Chief Don Gammage interrupted a day of yardwork to chase down a couple of folks who dumped trash in a nearby ditch.
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North Mississippi House of Grace thrift store closing as organizers shift focus
A few factors are leading to closure of the thrift store in Southaven, including a reduction in customers, which of course led to a reduction in the revenue the thrift store raised for House of Grace.
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North Mississippi Hernando Farmers Market sets aside themed days for senior shoppers
The market is offering special deals for senior citizens starting Saturday, May 14, and continuing on one Saturday each month through the summer.
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April 2022
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North Mississippi DeSoto County Justice Court moving to Hernando this summer
Continued growth in DeSoto County translates to a need for a new Justice Court building. The facility, already under construction, should open this summer alongside other law-and-order facilities.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County governments begin consideration of medical pot sales
DeSoto County governments are taking varying approaches to the potential sale of medical marijuana.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch funds Christmas light show to enhance the holiday season
The dozens of displays and thousands of lights will loop through City Park. The 40-day event will culminate in a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party and fireworks show.
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North Mississippi Southaven bridge connects key amenities with pedestrian safety
Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite was the brainchild of the bridge.
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North Mississippi Special tax could enhance parks in DeSoto County cities
With approval of special taxes by the Mississippi State Legislature, DeSoto County cities are studying how to use the money, most planning to steer the funds to parks and recreation.
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North Mississippi Horn Lake bows out of pot sales and cultivation — for now
Concerns about the nuances in the state’s pot legislation caused Horn Lake officials to opt out of the sale and cultivation of marijuana. But that decision may be temporary.
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North Mississippi Attacking litter problems has begun in DeSoto County
Groups across DeSoto County have fanned out to pick up trash in an effort to keep the streets of their communities clean.
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March 2022
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North Mississippi North Mississippi officials seek relief options for congested Miss. 305
As Miss. 305 continues to be more congested in DeSoto County, local officials are searching for alternatives to ease the problems — none of which seem to be a quick fix.
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North Mississippi Musselwhite vows to ‘keep fighting until the end’ on tourism tax
Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite passionately voiced concerns that three DeSoto County legislators could kill the extension of a local 1% tax on restaurant food and beverages — revenue that helps fund parks. Olive Branch’s mayor has similar concerns.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch police chief to retire
Don Gammage’s departure, effective June 30, caps a 37-year law enforcement career.
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North Mississippi Noise concerns have Hernando barking up wrong tree for animal shelter
After selecting the low bid for construction of an animal shelter, Hernando leaders delayed starting the project after nearby homeowners expressed concerns about noise.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch aldermen approve Maywood development
Aldermen approved a development at Maywood despite concerns about traffic, apartments and the views of current residents.
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North Mississippi Improved shelters planned for DeSoto’s growing pet population
Hernando, Horn Lake are seeing an increase in stray animals.
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North Mississippi Horn Lake looks for answers regarding on-street parking
Horn Lake Alderman Robby Dupree points out the traffic hazards associated with street parking, and Mayor Allen Latimer said, “I think parking on the street cheapens the look of a neighborhood.”
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North Mississippi Mississippi officials seek answer to Goodman Road congestion
The mixture of commercial, industrial and residential along Goodman Road in Olive Branch can make for snarling traffic in an already congested corridor.
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North Mississippi Horn Lake holds off on opting out of Mississippi medical marijuana law
Horn Lake officials delay decision on whether to allow medical marijuana sales in the city but discuss the pot smell accompanying cultivation facilities.
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February 2022
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North Mississippi Olive Branch kidnapping case reenacted for TV
Olive Branch police were part of a television show production that will spotlight the kidnapping of a 14-year-old and how an Internet app contributed to the crime.
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