Chamber study: The food and beverage industry is a Memphis ‘sweet spot’
In 2022 alone, 29 billion pounds of food materials moved through the Memphis metropolitan area.
Rob Moore
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October 2023
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City of Memphis MATA postpones plan to cut services following community complaints
MATA decided to postpone the vote after hearing from several riders who were unhappy with the suggested changes.
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Downtown Hotel Chisca sign to return
The building’s owner plans to change its rooftop sign, which reads “LYFE Kitchen,” with one that would read “The Chisca.”
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November 2023
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Business Chamber’s new Academy of Innovation for Memphis continues ‘concierge-level services’
To celebrate the launch of AIM, the Chamber is offering free efficiency assessment to its members who are at the Board of Advisors and Board of Governors levels.
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North Mississippi Brandon Presley stops in Southaven as Mississippi voters head to the polls
Heading into Tuesday’s general election, Democratic Public Policy Polling had Reeves polling ahead at 46% compared to Presley’s 45%.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County Republicans have strong showing in state legislative races
Republicans in DeSoto County state legislative seats had a strong showing in Tuesday’s elections, maintaining a strong GOP representation in the county.
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North Mississippi Hernando steps back in time this weekend with Dickens of a Christmas festival
Hernando’s festival with a nod to the Victorian Era will kick off Friday with a Christmas tree lighting.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County to hold first Dining Week next year
DeSoto County Dining Week will be open to restaurants in Southaven, Olive Branch, Hernando, Horn Lake, Walls and Nesbit.
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North Mississippi‘Soldier first’ Rodney Hall heads to Mississippi House
Hall’s campaign hinged on meeting as many members of House District 20 as possible, he said, having conversations about the needs of DeSoto County and how they may contrast with the rest of the state.
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North Mississippi Southaven mulls speed ‘humps’
Mayor Darren Musselwhite said the city is considering speed humps instead of speed bumps, which tend to be higher and more abrasive for vehicles to cross.
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Real EstateOver five decades at Boyle, Halperin credits his success to relationships
Mark Halperin’s longest relationship with a tenant lasted 46 years, almost the entirety of his career, all of it with Boyle Investment Company.
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North Mississippi Hernando Middle School to hire additional school resource officer
The DeSoto County School District made an offer to fund the cost of the officer.
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December 2023
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North MississippiOlive Branch Huey’s vehicle break-in part of rising burglaries in the area
So far this year, the Olive Branch Police Department has reported 146 vehicle burglaries.
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North Mississippi Southaven planners approve second phase of Serenity Pointe project
The total project, which is being developed by SMJ Enterprise, will span 144 acres with 307 lots east of Tchulahoma Road and north of Nail Road.
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North Mississippi Nearly 40 restaurants will offer ‘sweet deal’ for DeSoto Dining Week
Running from Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, participating DeSoto County restaurants will offer a special deal — such as a percentage off of a dish or a reduced-price menu item — selected by each establishment.
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North Mississippi Southaven aldermen hit the gas on speed hump ordinance
Southaven aldermen unanimously approved an ordinance allowing the city place speed barriers in residential areas.
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North Mississippi I-55 improvements top DeSoto Supervisors’ asks for legislative session
Among all of the needs facing Mississippi’s fastest-growing county, the supervisors said Monday that widening parts of I-55 is the board’s highest priority.
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North Mississippi DeSoto officials push to allow sheriffs to use radar
“There are places where a stop sign just does not get the job done,” said Supervisor Michael Lee.
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North MississippiRiley Earnest, who does ‘a lot with a little,’ named DeSoto County’s teacher of the year
This year marks Riley Earnest’s third at Desoto Central Elementary School in Southaven, where she teaches fifth-grade science and social studies.
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North Mississippi Hernando mayor tours the city for his annual address
The switch to video format allowed Johnson to speak about the city from various locations that were points of discussion, including Conger Park, Pidgeon Skate Park and the future Hernando High School.
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North Mississippi Hernando’s purchase of Civic Center baseball fields creates opportunity
The City of Hernando closed on the purchase of the baseball fields Tuesday, Dec. 19, in a deal that was years in the making.
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North MississippiRaptors’ sharp claws don’t stop volunteers from stepping in
“Eagles are very territorial,” said Debbie Crum. “... They will fight to the death until one of them is gone.” So after receiving a report of two females sparring in a North Mississippi field, the team from Magnolia Wildlife Education broke up the birds’ battle.
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January 2024
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North Mississippi Southaven working on nuisance property database
The project follows years of discussions between citizens and city officials on how to address the problem of rising nuisance properties, often associated with rental properties.
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North Mississippi Southaven police chief to retire
Macon Moore was chosen to lead Southaven’s police department in 2019 following a national search.
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North Mississippi Former FedEx employee opens cannabis dispensary in Olive Branch
Far & Dotter is part of a franchising model from cannabis company Curio Wellness. This store marks the company’s first retail location in Mississippi and third nationwide.
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