Tax breaks helped lure Walmart fulfillment center to Olive Branch
The company signed on for the Advantage Jobs rebate program offered by the state of Mississippi, and Olive Branch officials expect to offer a tax incentive, too.
Toni Lepeska
Freelance Reporter
There are 117 articles by Toni Lepeska :
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January 2022
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DeSoto County As people ‘flock’ to DeSoto, County looks to split agricultural zone from residential
“If you’re raising cows, we’re not trying to take that from you. If you’re raising chickens, we’re not trying to take that from you. Are we trying to stop people from farming their land? We’re not.”
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DeSoto County Lobbyist to help DeSoto County cities at legislative session
DeSoto County and its cities have narrowed the list of possible lobbyists to two and will soon decide on the right person to represent them before the Mississippi Legislature.
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DeSoto CountyHorn Lake’s new recruiter believes in doing things that ‘make you stand out’
T.J. Cates is tasked with drawing more retail and commercial entities to Horn Lake in hopes of enhancing folks to the DeSoto County city.
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DeSoto County Olive Branch wants new airport hangars with federal funds
Olive Branch owns several acres on which to build new hangars, but the demand is huge.
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DeSoto County Dream of building a mosque endures rejection and a court challenge
Horn Lake has reached an agreement that will allow a mosque built in the DeSoto County city.
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DeSoto County Alderman’s wife wants to resurrect crime watch in Horn Lake
The DeSoto County town was identified in 2021 as the third-safest city in Mississippi by Safewise.com, and citizens want to keep it safe.
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DeSoto County Math instructor is DeSoto County Teacher of the Year
‘We are honored to have her at DeSoto Central Middle School,’ Principal Bryon Williams said of Rachel Jenne.
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DeSoto County Annexation makes Olive Branch one of Mississippi’s largest cities
Olive Branch acquired an additional 18.8 square miles last summer, making it geographically the second-largest city in Mississippi with 56 square miles. Only the capitol city of Jackson, with 111.05 square miles, is bigger.
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December 2021
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DeSoto County Olive Branch seeks hotel-motel tax to help with parks improvements
Olive Branch wants to enact a hotel-motel tax to improve its parks and recreation facilities. But the idea could face some resistance at the state level.
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DeSoto County A grilling destination for BBQ aficionados
Melissa Cookston intended to simply find a hangout headquarters for the World Junior Barbecue League, but then she stumbled upon 12,000-square-feet of space. She’d always wanted a barbecue supply store.
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DeSoto County Olive Branch opts for computerized program to map road maintenance
Southaven has already seen the benefits of using Civil Link, an engineering and surveying firm, to streamline and prioritize its road maintenance.
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DeSoto County DeSoto County to divide opioid settlement funds
Cities in DeSoto County are discussing how to use the settlement funds over the opioid crisis. The money will be spread over about 18 years.
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DeSoto County DeSoto looks for ways to stretch internet service to underserved areas
Mississippi is poised to get millions – perhaps $1 billion dollars – for broadband access. But state officials will need to decide what counties get the funds.
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DeSoto County 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.
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DeSoto County 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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DeSoto County 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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DeSoto County 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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DeSoto County 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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DeSoto County 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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DeSoto County 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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Metro 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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Suburbs 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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