Elections
Hernando 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.
Toni Lepeska
Freelance Reporter
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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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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 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 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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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 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 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 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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October 2022
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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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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 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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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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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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North Mississippi Ellis approved as new Hernando police chief
Hernando stays within its local ranks for a new police chief replacing the retiring Scott Worsham.
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North Mississippi Candidate named to replace retiring Hernando police chief
Shane Ellis will be nominated as the next Hernando police chief, replacing Scott Worsham, who is retiring from the post.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch police mingle with citizens, show off new cameras
The Olive Branch Police Department welcomed residents to headquarters this week to demonstrate some of the new technology available to officers.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch launches up to $25M in projects, including massive repaving
Olive Branch has a list of improvements it hopes to make such as paving and infrastructure work, improvements that could run up to $25 million.
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Suburbs Olive Branch bucking for more entertainment in DeSoto County
Olive Branch officials are starting to increase the events in the DeSoto County city to make it more entertaining for residents who previously tended to go to Memphis.
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September 2022
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North Mississippi Hernando eyes speed bumps to slow traffic on certain streets
In an effort to slow traffic on some streets, Hernando authorities are offering residents the opportunity to request speed bumps in their neighborhoods, if they fit certain criteria.
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North Mississippi Hernando embraces, looks to regulate food truck vendors
With the continued popularity of food trucks, Hernando is considering adopting rules for the vendors while embracing the growing business.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch churches, police team up for a Faith & Blue day of service
With an effort to keep a close-knit community, local church groups will work with law enforcement in the Olive Branch area on a Faith & Blue Day next month.
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North Mississippi Southaven development expands with grocery, childcare facility, restaurants
The approval of a new grocery store in Southaven’s Silo Square continues to diversify amenities in the mixed-use development.
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North Mississippi Southaven increases fines for residential property lack of maintenance
In hopes of addressing properties in disrepair, Southaven has increased the fine for residences where owners don’t address long-standing problems.
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North Mississippi DeSoto sends supplies to Jackson amid water crisis
The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi has mobilized assistance in DeSoto County where groups are working to provide clean water.
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