Horn Lake outlining long-range goals
The DeSoto County town’s planning department is plotting a comprehensive course, the first in about two decades.
Beth Sullivan
Beth Sullivan covers North Mississippi for The Daily Memphian. Previously, she worked at The Austin Chronicle as an assistant editor and columnist.
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North Mississippi Southaven alderman to run for Mississippi House seat
Southaven alderman Charlie Hoots would like to add state representative to his resume.
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March 2023
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North Mississippi Horn Lake’s growth leads to comprehensive planning process
Horn Lake has experienced “explosive growth” in the last three to four years. The comprehensive plan will explore the potential for what the community can be.
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North Mississippi Horn Lake residents, officials begin planning the suburb’s future
Citizens got a look at Horn Lake’s early version of the city’s first comprehensive plan in 20 years and expressed their views for the suburb’s future.
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North Mississippi Horn Lake approves medical marijuana dispensaries
On Tuesday, March 7, the Horn Lake Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance amending the city’s zoning ordinance to regulate medical cannabis dispensaries in the North Mississippi suburb.
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Music BankPlus Amphitheater to reopen in April after $10M facelift
Better Than Ezra will headline a grand opening show as BankPlus Amphitheater christens its new season and renovated venue in April. The number of seats has more than doubled for a total of 9,800.
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North Mississippi Sale of Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch will proceed following eviction of Lewis’ son
As the sides debate who has ownership of Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch in Nesbit, Miss., his son has been evicted from the property.
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North Mississippi Hernando project to bring YMCA, greenway and living areas
The 251-acre mixed-use development called Delta Landing was considered by Hernando this week as neighbors expressed some reservations about the project.
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North Mississippi Wild Cultures Sourdough Bakery brings artisan sourdough to Hernando
A pandemic-era hobby and a desire to master sourdough bread have led to a new bakery in Hernando.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County park to include wheelchair-accessible playground
The park, on track to open in July, will be the first DeSoto County park with dedicated wheelchair-accessible playground equipment.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County app to ‘connect’ residents with services
The app will allow users to pay court fines and car tag renewals, view land records, and receive news alerts on their mobile devices, according to DeSoto County Community Resource Director Christie Barclay.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County approves additional election equipment, supplies ahead of Aug. 8 primary
Additional equipment is necessary to meet the needs of five new precincts as a result of redistricting, election commissioners said at the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Monday, March 20.
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North Mississippi Horn Lake will allow sale of medical marijuana
Horn Lake joins Olive Branch, Hernando and DeSoto County in its decision to opt in to the state program.
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North MississippiDeSoto County tax collector threatens to not collect taxes until he’s paid more
DeSoto County Tax Collector Joey Treadway wants to renegotiate the formula for how he is paid as he runs unopposed for reelection later this year.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch collecting supplies for Mississippi tornado victims
As Mississippi cities strive to recover from recent storms, the City of Olive Branch is collecting needed goods to help the Mississippians affected by the devastating weather.
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North Mississippi Memphis Americans coach suspended one day after post-match incident at Landers Center
A scuffle between the Memphis Americans and the Tampa Bay Strikers after a weekend showdown resulted in a one-day suspension for a coach from both teams.
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North MississippiDeSoto County mayors ‘hopeful’ for agreement in tax collector dispute
With tax collector Joey Treadway asking for more money before he continues to collect taxes for DeSoto County cities, the mayors hope some agreement can be reached.
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North Mississippi Mississippi judge rules GOP Public Service Commission candidate ineligible
A specially appointed judge said Mandy Gunasekara did not meet Mississippi citizenship requirements sufficient to run in the Nov. 7 general election.
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North Mississippi Mississippi Public Service Commission candidate appeals residency ruling
Mandy Gunasekara filed an appeal with the Mississippi Supreme Court over a ruling that found she did not meet the citizenship requirement to remain on the Aug. 8 Republican primary ballot.
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April 2023
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North MississippiLanders Center expansion moves forward, approved for additional funding
A design change to the Landers Center’s new theater is adding about $4 million to the project, but it will allow the facility’s old theater to be used for as long as it can.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County assesses damage from Friday’s severe weather
As storms moved through the Mid-South last Friday night, the National Weather Service estimates that a tornado swept across a rural section of DeSoto County.
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North Mississippi Mississippi Legislature earmarks $25M for I-55 widening
DeSoto County officials didn’t get all of the funding they wanted for improvements to Interstate 55 south of the Tennessee state line, but they did get some funds to funds to get started.
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North Mississippi Southaven considers future of vacant Rite Aid in West End District
A use for the long-vacant Rite Aide building is under consideration by Southaven, but aldermen have concerns about the uses for the larger section of the redsigned space.
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North MississippiSouthaven to use ‘Tiny Mobile Robot’ to paint sports fields
Southaven has purchased a robotic field marker to cut time and work when it comes to painting the fields at the city’s soccer complex.
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North Mississippi Memphis asks federal court to quickly disconnect DeSoto sewers
Memphis and North Mississippi representatives are in federal court this week as a judge reviews the agreement between the two entities regarding sewage treatment.
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