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.
Toni Lepeska
Freelance Reporter
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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 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.
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November 2021
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North Mississippi Olive Branch focuses on controlling blight
Concerns about absentee landlords have led Olive Branch and other DeSoto County cities to look at ordinances to control blight.
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North Mississippi Sleepy town of Walls poised for residential boom
The town of Walls, Mississippi didn’t catch on with the housing boom of DeSoto County, but the unknown is about to change with several residential developments.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch OKs outside alcohol consumption in Old Towne
With the hopes of enhancing its attraction, Olive Branch officials have approved outside alcohol consumption in Old Towne by establishing it as an entertainment district.
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North Mississippi Landers Center to undergo $35M expansion, adding convention center space
In the hope of drawing bigger events, the Landers Center in Southaven plans a $35 million expansion adjacent to the current venue.
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October 2021
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Coronavirus Some call it a pandemic of grief
Even persons of faith can struggle with being unable to be physically present and say goodbye to loved ones.
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Business Memphis company makes a ‘Star’ turn, from the ground up
‘Dancing with the Stars’ kicks into high gear on the exact type of DanceFloor USA cushioned, beech wood boards used at Benji Smith’s East Memphis dance studio.
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September 2021
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BusinessOlive Branch company using agricultural waste product to clean water
Riceland Foods Inc. is selling its rice hulls to Glanris, which approached the farmer-owned agriculture marketing cooperative with a business deal.
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August 2021
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Collierville Collierville church finds approach for collective grief
The church is home to one of the city’s handful of Stephen Ministries, a program that pairs a person suffering from loss with their own trained lay person for a year.
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Food Feast on the Farm Gala returns to Agricenter
Agricenter International’s signature fundraiser, Feast on the Farm Gala, is expected to return to in-person festivities Saturday, Aug. 7 in the newly-renovated ShowPlace Arena.
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July 2021
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Health Care ‘No one’s going to die alone’
Memphis hospitals relaxed strict visitation policies, allowing outside ministers to visit patients alongside family. But an uptick in COVID numbers could cause those policies to tighten again.
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Business Federally funded center to support female entrepreneurs
Memphis has been heralded in recent years for its exponential growth of women-owned businesses and women entrepreneurs.
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Transportation & Logistics‘Pilot’ program offers CBHS students college credit
The pandemic curbed the speed of pilot departures in the industry, but officials see a shortfall ahead as commercial pilots retire.
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Performing Arts Initial plans for $50 million entertainment complex launched
Thursday marked the launch of initial plans for the $50 million project near Winchester and Riverdale roads.
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May 2021
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Transportation & Logistics Operations at Millington remain critical for Navy
Most of the 6,700 Defense Department personnel who work throughout Shelby County are employed at Naval Support Activity Mid-South in Millington.
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BusinessEven after 30 years, meteorologist finds weather, well, unpredictable
Many in Memphis have thought the river bluff provides some protection against tornadoes, but is that really the case?
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April 2021
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City of Memphis Good Grief center expands as COVID deaths mount
The increase in demand for counseling services is just beginning, experts say. “The Cottage” will enable the Collierville facility to offer weekend mini-camps and workshops, not just its once-a-year camps for children and for adults.
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March 2021
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Music Landers Center, North Mississippi gear up for big events
The first concert at the 10,000-seat Landers Center is slated March 26 featuring country music artist Parker McCollum.
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February 2021
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Elections DeSoto Democrats hope national trend helps local candidates
Democrats took control of the presidency and Congress in 2020. Could DeSoto County be poised to wrest leadership positions from the Republicans in DeSoto County?
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January 2021
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Elections Adams resigns judge post; will run for Olive Branch mayor
After a career in the corporate world and time as a DeSoto County judge, Ken Adams resigns the post with an eye on the Olive Branch mayor’s office.
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December 2020
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Coronavirus Salvation Army red kettles miss usual jingle of cash
The Salvation Army is working hard to fulfill its holiday season mission as the pandemic impacts giving, but other charitable organizations are doing well.
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Germantown Memphian’s new networking app aided by pandemic
At the first Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon since social distancing became the norm, Robert Yates saw members tossing business cards across tables, but they did not touch them, they just took photos of the cards.
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October 2020
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Education ‘The girls needed this’
Girls on the Run finished out the spring semester online, but only about 60% of the girls showed up on Zoom team meetings.
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