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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Olive Branch’s new police chief steps up to his new role after serving as the department’s deputy chief.
Even the new chief wasn’t aware, as of last night, that he is indeed the new chief.
Officials have hammered out details of the proposed ordinance after getting clarification from the state on their ability to regulate the cannabis business.
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.
Each school has coverage, but only some get a full-time officer.
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.
As costs continue to rise, trying to reach an estimated cost for expansion of the Landers Center is a moving target.
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.
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.
Southaven’s House of Grace thrift store will remain open with a new organization – Hope Missions International – overseeing the business.
“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.”
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.Related story:
Tate Reeves touted economic growth potential across the state during an appearance at an Olive Branch manufacturing plant.
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.
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.
The market is offering special deals for senior citizens starting Saturday, May 14, and continuing on one Saturday each month through the 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.
DeSoto County governments are taking varying approaches to the potential sale of medical marijuana.
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.
Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite was the brainchild of the bridge.
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.