Olive Branch’s Cotton Gin building reborn, brick by brick
The Old Towne Parish in Olive Branch continues to take shape with new businesses and restaurants in the future and plans for a residential component.
Topic: DeSoto County
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May 2023
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Horn Lake swears in new planning commissioner
Clara Kirkley was appointed to replace planning commissioner Angie Little, who left the position to pursue bagpipe lessons, according to Kirkley.
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DeSoto County OKs proposal for new garbage, recycling collection provider
Residents in unincorporated DeSoto County will have a new sanitation collection service later this year and with the new company comes a higher cost.
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SBA loans available for tornado victims in certain TN, MS and AR counties
Business owners and residents who suffered damage during recent tornadoes in North Mississippi are eligible to apply for long-term, low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration.
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April 2023
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New restaurants coming to Silo Square summer and fall 2023 and beyond
Three more restaurants are moving into Silo Square in DeSoto County, including one that also will host music events.
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YMCA announces new Hernando Early Learning Center
The YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South announced Wednesday, April 26, plans to expand its services in North Mississippi with a new YMCA Early Learning Center in Hernando.
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A closer look at DeSoto County’s new judicial district
A new prosecutorial district in DeSoto County has allowed the district attorney’s office to deal directly with cases in that area rather than spread across five counties.
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BankPlus Amphitheater celebrates $10M makeover with ribbon-cutting
Dignitaries cut the ribbon on the new BankPlus Amphitheater venue on Thursday in advance of the opening night performance by Better Than Ezra and two other bands.
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DeSoto County cities say Treadway must collect motor vehicle tax
Some DeSoto County cities have passed resolutions stating that tax collector Joey Treadway should continue collecting vehicle taxes while the municipalities and Treadway debate the public official’s duties.
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DeSoto County tax collector doubles down on effort to get paid more
DeSoto County tax collector Joey Treadway outlined some of the reasons he thinks municipalities in the North Mississippi county should pay for his services outside of the salary he collects from the county.
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Hernando Planning Commission OKs ‘luxury’ townhome community
A new development of luxury townhomes has received approval from the Hernando Planning Commission, but nearby residents still have concerns about potential drainage issues.
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Southaven 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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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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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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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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Landers 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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March 2023
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DeSoto 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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February 2023
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Construction to begin on the first solar farm in DeSoto County
Clearway Energy Group, which is constructing the county’s first solar farm near Walls, Mississippi, recently notified government officials that activity to the site will increase.
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Gov. Reeves proposes $125M for I-55, DeSoto County officials rejoice
After years of asking, DeSoto County officials will soon see a widening of Interstate 55 after Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced funding for the first phase.
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