Southaven pursues new police precinct at Silo Square
A land swap with Silo Square developers will provide Southaven police with a new precinct in hopes of improving the efficiency of officers’ duties.
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 Two suspects are in custody, but not charged, in Southaven car burglaries
Two people are in custody in connection with scores of vehicle break-ins earlier this week at Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto and nearby hotels.
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North Mississippi Here’s who’s on the ballot in DeSoto County
Absentee voting for the August primary begins Monday in Mississippi.
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North Mississippi Southaven Police Department investing in new video tech
The Southaven Police Department has earmarked almost $92,000 in new technology equipment to help the department in its work.
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North Mississippi Self-serve wine bar to open in Southaven
A self-service wine bar is coming to Southaven’s mixed-use development, Silo Square.
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North Mississippi Workers find ‘military grade munitions’ in Southaven home
Officers were called to a residence after construction workers found a “small amount of what appears to be old military ordnance.”
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July 2023
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North Mississippi DeSoto County sheriff candidates focus on deterring crime
Both prospects for the new DeSoto County sheriff have history and law enforcement and agree the biggest public safety issue facing the county is crime from Memphis and surrounding Mississippi counties.
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North Mississippi Horn Lake hosts comprehensive plan open house
Monday’s event marked the first community meeting about the plan since the city officially kickstarted the process earlier this year.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch Airport awarded $500K for rehabilitation
The Olive Branch Airport has been awarded $499,082 by the Mississippi Transportation Commission to rehabilitate the airport’s south apron, officials announced Thursday, July 13.
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North Mississippi Horn Lake residents want ‘places that make community’
“People are wanting a real sense of place,” said Bob Barber of Orion Planning and Design, sharing some early planning concepts to bring community engagement to the suburb.
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South MemphisLocal beauty brand makes mark on Whitehaven
“I decided I was gonna sell some lipstick,” Angelita Parham recalls. “I put them on Facebook and, honey, they sold out in the first day.”
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North Mississippi DeSoto County signs new waste collection contract with steep fee hikes
Residents in Walls and unincorporated areas of DeSoto County will soon see big increases in their monthly garbage and recycling fees.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County hires outside lawyer in tax collector dispute
DeSoto officials say they are not filing suit right now, however.
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North Mississippi Horn Lake OKs bid for Arrow Disposal Service trash collection contract
Beginning in November, Horn Lake residents could pay $20 a month for trash collection, pending a vote by city officials.
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North Mississippi Brandon Presley makes campaign stop in DeSoto County
The current public service commissioner for Mississippi’s Northern District is uncontested on the Democratic primary ballot in the Mississippi gubernatorial race.
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North Mississippi Mississippi House candidates want fiscal resources for DeSoto County
Rodney Hall, an assistant district attorney in Shelby County, and Charlie Hoots, a Southaven alderman, are competing in the new Mississippi House District 20 race.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County sheriff candidates continue to hammer on crime
Sheriff candidates Michael Lee and Thomas Tuggle made their case to the DeSoto County Republican Club Tuesday evening.
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City of Memphis Domino effect of power problems from Memphis hit North Mississippi
An “event” at a Memphis substation led to power outages in North Mississippi, low water pressure in parts of the Bluff City and flaring at Valero Energy Corp.’s local refinery. Now, the Shelby County Health Department is monitoring the situation for potential health impacts.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County supervisor candidates highlight infrastructure, emergency services
Three candidates are seeking the District 5 seat on the five-member DeSoto County Board of Supervisors, hoping to fill the vacancy left by DeSoto County sheriff candidate Michael Lee.
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Food North Mississippi native brings ‘MasterChef’ talent home
Olive Branch native Kendal Adair and his teammates on Fox’s “MasterChef” liked working together so much, they’re visiting each of their hometowns and putting on a three-course dinner.
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North Mississippi DeSoto voters to elect county’s first DA
The winner will be the first elected district attorney of the new 23rd Circuit Court District, which was formed as a result of the county’s split from the 17th Circuit Court District earlier this year.
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August 2023
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North Mississippi Interior design studio coming to Silo Square
A New Albany, Mississippi-based interior design business is expanding to Silo Square in Southaven to provide better access for its Memphis-area clients.
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North Mississippi Horn Lake Planning Commission denies cannabis dispensary initiative
The Horn Lake Planning Commission declined to endorse a new zoning approach — brought by city aldermen — designed to specify the separation between medical marijuana dispensaries and schools.
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North Mississippi Southaven comes closer to Silo Square police precinct with design approval
The suburb’s Board of Aldermen approved the design review for a two-story building that will someday house Southaven Police Department’s new east precinct.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch to teach ‘future leaders’ how municipalities work
Students entering their junior or senior years of high school who meet the qualifications are eligible to apply for the first Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council in Olive Branch.
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