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FedEx at 50: Why Memphis? An answer through the fog

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 14:22:37 -0500

Fred Smith has given several reasons for moving his young company to Memphis: the city’s central location, help from the Memphis International Airport and the area’s operational weather.

Sherwood Brown: From death row at Parchman to freedom

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:00:06 -0600

Even after DNA testing showed he wasn’t the suspect who killed the three members of the Boyd family, it still took years for Sherwood Brown to get his release from custody.

Sherwood Brown: A pair of athletic shoes leads to almost 30 years on death row

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Sun, 9 Feb 2025 04:00:09 -0600

A pair of athletic shoes — among the most popular brands in the country — kick-started an investigation that would lead to Sherwood Brown spending close to three decades only a short walk from execution.

Mississippi immigration bounty-hunter bill dies

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:32:54 -0600

House Bill 1484, or the Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program, was introduced by State Rep. Justin Keen, R-DeSoto County, at the outset of the legislative session.

Southaven mayor to those who show out at Springfest: 'We’re going to bust your tail'

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 18:26:27 -0600

“We are not going to give up one of our greatest traditions because of a few people who have no parenting at home and can’t act right,” Mayor Darren Musselwhite said about the upcoming Springfest.

DeSoto supervisors deny racism allegations by former Landers Center head

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 18:50:39 -0600

In his lawsuit, former Landers Center executive director Todd Mastry claims he was fired after denying requests from certain supervisors to stop booking Black artists to perform at the Southaven venue.

Former Landers Center director says he was fired for booking Black artists, files lawsuit

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Sun, 2 Feb 2025 17:12:05 -0600

In a lawsuit filed Friday, Jan. 31, former director Todd Mastry accuses certain DeSoto County Supervisors and the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau of violating the Civil Rights Act.

Q&A with DeSoto officials on immigration bounty-hunter program

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:42:07 -0600

House Bill 1484, or the Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program, would offer a $1,000 reward to registered bounty hunters for each successful deportation they help to facilitate.

Louisiana-inspired sports bar opening Southaven location

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:14:33 -0600

Applications open Tuesday, Jan. 28. Anyone interested is encouraged to apply in person at the Southaven Chamber of Commerce during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Four Memphis-area Jan. 6 defendants among those pardoned by Trump

jbaker@dailymemphian.com (Julia Baker) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:27:55 -0600

Former Memphian Richard Barnett, 64, was released from Federal Bureau of Prisons custody at 11 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2025.

Democrat seeks Horn Lake mayor's office

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:00:11 -0600

“The key is for people to see that the local election in your city is more important than even the national election,” Planning Commissioner and Horn Lake mayoral candidate Jimmy Stokes said.

Horn Lake mayoral candidates: Republicans

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:00:12 -0600

Current Aldermen Danny Klein and Dave Young have qualified to face off in the municipal Republican primary election on April 1. Planning Commissioner Jimmy Stokes is seeking the office as a Democrat.

DeSoto Sheriff's Office continues working with controversial software

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 04:00:08 -0600

Clearview AI is a New York-based tech company that provides a massive database of images collected online for law-enforcement agencies to use during investigations.

Landers Center CFO fired

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 18:38:35 -0600

Amy Lovorn, chair of the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors, said Jason Morgan’s termination was a personnel matter, preventing her from further comment.

Landers Center executive director fired

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 05:50:42 -0600

During a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 6, the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors voted to fire Todd Mastry, who had led the facility since 2011.

DeSoto County Board of Supervisors chooses leaders

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 18:45:00 -0600

Mark Gardner replaces outgoing president Lee Caldwell, who will continue on the board but not as an officer.

After years of online success, Abbikadabbi’s Baking opens in Southaven

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Sat, 4 Jan 2025 16:31:23 -0600

Abbi Nichols began baking on her own around age 12 on a whim. A few years later, she had an idea that would eventually lead to a profitable business.

Hernando's $9M parks renovation begins

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 18:14:07 -0600

“I don’t like to overuse words, but this is a momentous occasion,” Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson said. “This is the largest dollar amount grant ever given to the parks department of Hernando. It’s a big deal.”

Former DeSoto County youth pastor, basketball coach charged with sexual battery

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:05:14 -0600

Lindsey Aldy Whiteside, 26, is accused of engaging in a sexual act with an underage female victim in May.

DeSoto officials say NAACP can't sue circuit clerk

rmoore@dailymemphian.com (Rob Moore) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:00:29 -0600

In September, the DeSoto County NAACP filed a complaint in federal court claiming the county’s 2022 redistricting plan hinders the ability of Black voters to elect candidates of their choice.