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Olive Branch resident spun the wheel, solved the puzzle on 'Wheel of Fortune'

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:24:42 -0600

Her experience with words and a rebound after an early setback helped an Olive Branch woman capture a major haul on “Wheel of Fortune.”

Marshall Steakhouse owner selling, shifting focus to new location

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 17:44:07 -0600

Owner Randall Swaney said the North Mississippi restaurant that entices Memphians to drive miles for fine dining is going up for sale at the height of its popularity.

Grisanti touch comes to Marshall Steakhouse

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Sun, 18 May 2025 04:00:08 -0500

Chef Judd Grisanti, a name famous on the local restaurant scene, is bringing his Italian cuisine to Marshall Steakhouse near Holly Springs.

‘We’ve had quite a bit of a shakeup’: Landers Center board president talks venue’s future

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:53:18 -0500

The president of the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau, which recently became part of a story about alleged racism in the firing of its executive director, says a broader “shakeup” will take local tourism to another level.

Broadband internet service reaches into rural areas of DeSoto County

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:39:50 -0500

Officials announced that broadband internet service has reached into all rural areas of DeSoto County.

New Hernando High to welcome first students in July

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:20:31 -0500

Students will start filling the halls of the new Hernando High in late summer, providing relief to other schools in the DeSoto County school district.

DeSoto County officials oppose redistricting map

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:30:25 -0500

If adopted, the map, drawn to avoid dilution of Black voter strength, would pit two existing senators against each other.

DeSoto residents sweep out the old in spring cleanup

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:00:03 -0500

DeSoto County residents have the opportunity to get rid of some unwanted materials during the annual spring cleanup week.

Three candidates seek Olive Branch alderman seat

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:08:24 -0500

Former Olive Branch police chief Don Gammage faces Dion M. Jones and Mike Hutchins in the April 1 Republican Primary to serve as the city’s Ward 3 alderman.

DeSoto Supervisors vow to battle redistricting order

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Tue, 4 Mar 2025 20:57:53 -0600

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is looking into legal considerations if the state Legislature passes a redistricting plan that could impact North Mississippi representation.

Landers Center expansion gets $4M upgrade

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Tue, 4 Mar 2025 09:16:45 -0600

Cost estimates total about $88 million, up from an estimate of about $84 million a year ago. It’s the first major expansion since the venue opened in 2000.

75 years of helping 'people be who God wants them to be'

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:19:34 -0500

St. Paul Catholic School’s mission of education has evolved as the surrounding Whitehaven area changed. Now supporters are raising money to update the 75-year-old structure.

South Point grocery store coming to Silo Square

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:44:02 -0500

“We build something new to look and feel old,” said Silo Square’s developer. “That’s what you have to do to get some of that old charm.

Wadford’s speaks to DeSoto's growing restaurant scene

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:11 -0500

Silo Square and the relatively new restaurants along Getwell Road are drawing Memphis patrons. Shelby County auto tags are a common site on weekends.

Mixing beer with (cotton) gin christens Olive Branch pub site

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:45:12 -0500

Relying on his experiences overseas, Justin Ash is opening an Irish pub in the Old Towne district of Olive Branch.

DeSoto's new law enforcement leaders aim for stability

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:37:14 -0600

With a recently elected sheriff, and new police chiefs in Olive Branch, Hernando, Horn Lake and Southaven, the county stands unified against crime.

Northwest Mississippi Community Foundation reaches fundraising highs

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:16:11 -0500

Keith Fulcher’s fundraising efforts are helping the poor in Mississippi, particularly children.

Turning pizza profits into philanthropic support

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Tue, 3 Oct 2023 12:16:31 -0500

For the last 25 years, Jason Shifflett has not only turned the Domino’s in Olive Branch into a money-making endeavor, but he is sharing that success with the community.

Olive Branch sees police retention rate soar

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 04:00:07 -0500

A year after William Cox became police chief, it appears his strategies for keeping polices officers from leaving are successful. Olive Branch has achieved a higher rate of retaining officers than nearly all of its sister cities.

Hernando police put eyes in sky with first drones

tonilepeska@comcast.net (Toni Lepeska) — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:56:57 -0500

Law enforcement agencies across the countries are relying on drones to help with their work, and Hernando is part of that growing list.