Future Horn Lake schools and day cares will require city approval
Horn Lake aldermen are making adjustments to their zoning ordinance to better specify the locations schools and day care centers can open.
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 approves subdivision phase near Silo Square
A new development, which eventually will feature more than 300 lots, is destined for the section of Southaven near Silo Square.
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North MississippiSouthaven mulls annexation in Nesbit
Located in the Nesbit community, the area includes portions south of Star Landing Road East, north of Pleasant Hill Road, west of Malone Road and east of Airways Road.
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Greater Galatian Baptist Church logs ‘steady’ flow of voters
At Greater Galatian Baptist Church on Jackson Avenue, 316 voters had cast their ballots by 3 p.m.
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ElectionsMayoral candidates react to defeat
The Daily Memphian caught up with the major candidates who found themselves behind Paul Young when all the votes were counted. Floyd Bonner Jr. and Willie Herenton, who finished second and third, respectively, weigh in on whether they’ll make another run at elected office.
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North Mississippi Widening Interstate 55 is still a top priority for DeSoto County
A lobbyist spent time with the DeSoto County Economic Development Council recently to outline how he plans to advocate for the major work on Interstate 55 during the next state legislative session.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County to vote on Board of Education special election
Bacardi Harris is challenging incumbent school board member Jerald Wheeler in a special election next month for the District 3 seat on the board.
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North Mississippi Victim identified in deadly I-55 crash after police chase
A commercial vehicle driver on Interstate 55 in DeSoto County was killed when a suspect’s vehicle crossed the median killing the commercial driver.
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North Mississippi Southaven’s Fallfest brings family-friendly fun, steak cooking contest
Southaven is striving for a “quaint” even with its Fallfest held this Saturday, a smaller, more community-oriented event as compared to the city’s Springfest.
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North MississippiBuild-your-own sandwich, salad spot heads to Hernando
After the success of Stud Muffins in Southaven, Molly Beth and Trey Jolly are opening a build-your-own salad and sandwich restaurant in Hernando.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County career expo provides hands-on experience for students
A two-day expo at the Landers Center is providing students a look at different professions, some of which they may not have even considered.
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North Mississippi Proposed Chick-fil-A clears Horn Lake hurdle
The property owner has previously said the spot, located on about 3.5 acres near the southwest corner of the Goodman Road and Horn Lake Road intersection, will be one of the largest Chick-fil-As in the Mid-South.
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North Mississippi Hernando approves city’s first food truck park
After a long discussion and some adjustments, Hernando officials have approved the first food truck locations in the city.
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North Mississippi Southaven Chamber awards ceremony recognizes business leaders
The Southaven Chamber of Commerce recognized a number of local businesses and leaders during its annual awards ceremony Wednesday.
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North Mississippi Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch for sale
Great balls of fire. Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch in Nesbit is up for sale.
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North Mississippi 85% of DeSoto County third graders pass 2022-23 reading assessment
DeSoto County School District students show strong results in third-grade level reading competency.
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North Mississippi Two DeSoto County Board of Supervisors incumbents draw challengers
Districts 1 and 3 will be decided in Mississippi’s Nov. 7 general election. Three other seats are on the ballot, but are uncontested.
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North Mississippi Southeast consortium receives grant for regional biomanufacturing strategy
A group of regional organizations across the Southeast will receive federal funding to help advance biomanufacturing.
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North Mississippi Northwest Mississippi Community College hires new Health Sciences dean
Craig Lafferty takes over as dean of Health Sciences at Northwest Mississippi Community College, replacing Stephanie Mullins.
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Elections DeSoto County to choose state House representatives
On Nov. 7, Mississippi voters will select candidates in the statewide general election, including seats for the state legislature.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County to vote on legislative seats next week
Mississippi voters go to the polls Nov. 7 to select candidates in several local races for the state legislature.
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North Mississippi DeSoto movie fest spotlights family-friendly short films
The festival’s short films include the premiere of “Grand Larceny,” which was created by students in DeSoto Arts Institutes’ first-ever filmmaking program.
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North Mississippi Pearson urges collaboration between Mississippi and Tennessee Dems, Black leadership
Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson traveled to North Mississippi on Wednesday to participate in a joint effort across the two states to enhance voter interest.
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North Mississippi Former DeSoto County Sheriff’s Dept. employee charged with possession of child pornography
“As soon as we uncovered evidence that he had these images, then obviously we secured a warrant and affected an arrest on him and terminated him that day,” said Chief Deputy Justin Smith.
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North Mississippi Mississippi’s general election is Nov. 7
Mississippi voters head to the polls Tuesday to select candidates in statewide races, along with local offices.
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