DeSoto County prepares zoning for medical marijuana
The evolving story of what DeSoto County elected officials will do with the lifting of Mississippi’s prohibition on the sale and cultivation of medical marijuana is approaching an end.
Toni Lepeska
Freelance Reporter
There are 190 articles by Toni Lepeska :
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June 2022
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North Mississippi DeSoto cities take different approaches to regulating rental property
DeSoto County cities have been discussing the influx of rentals, particularly the trending practice of larger companies outbidding single families to buy private homes to rent.
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North Mississippi DeSoto officials looking for quick fix to Miss. 305
The widening of Miss. 305 south of Church Road to Interstate 269 to five lanes is number 15 on Mississippi’s priority list of improvements.
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North Mississippi With summer here, DeSoto County School Board gets into gear
While students are away on their summer break, officials with DeSoto County Schools are working to accomplish all the duties necessary while classes are out of session.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch stays in-house selecting Bill Cox as police chief
Olive Branch’s new police chief steps up to his new role after serving as the department’s deputy chief.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch’s newest top cop remains a mystery — even after vote
Even the new chief wasn’t aware, as of last night, that he is indeed the new chief.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County supervisors set public hearing on medical marijuana
Officials have hammered out details of the proposed ordinance after getting clarification from the state on their ability to regulate the cannabis business.
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North Mississippi Proposed DeSoto County levee could shift east
The levee is slated in plans to parallel the east side U.S. 51, south of Goodman, protecting properties from Horn Lake Creek farther east.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County to fund school resource officers for all 39 district campuses
Each school has coverage, but only some get a full-time officer.
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North Mississippi Corps of Engineers seeks public input on Horn Lake flood control plans
A draft of a report by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could provide some relief to flooding in the Bullfrog Corner section of DeSoto County.
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May 2022
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North Mississippi Rising costs of Landers Center work puts expansion in a quandary
As costs continue to rise, trying to reach an estimated cost for expansion of the Landers Center is a moving target.
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North Mississippi Six finalists in line for Olive Branch police chief post
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams has narrowed the list of finalists who’ve interviewed for the job of police chief Don Gammage, whose last day will be June 30.
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North Mississippi 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.
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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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