Southaven’s ‘Operation: Close the Door’ will target traffic from Memphis
In an effort to curb crime in Southaven, Mayor Darren Musselwhite is directing the police department to increase patrols on north-south access streets into Memphis.
Topic: Southaven
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August 2023
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Southaven makes it illegal to camp in public spaces
The ordinance defines camping as using a street, sidewalk, right-of-way and any area underneath a bridge within the city for “living accommodation purposes.”
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Southaven’s Top of the ‘Sipp breaks ground on retail, office development
“We’re trying to take advantage of all the amenities that are already popping up around there,” said Scott Gill, a partner in the development.
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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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July 2023
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Mayor’s seal of approval helps Mississippi restaurant open in Silo Square
It may have taken a little help from City Hall, but a 13-year-old Mississippi restaurant chain recently opened its first Mid-South location.
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Southaven to mark historical sites, starting with ‘The Tree’
Southaven may be a young city, but it’s preserving its history, starting with The Tree.
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June 2023
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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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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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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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Mid-South’s largest OB-GYN expands with larger Southaven location
Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association assists patients from puberty to menopause and beyond, offering prenatal, maternity and diagnostic services.
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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.
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Southaven Police Department achieves state accreditation
“It’s a big deal,” Mayor Darren Musselwhite said of the Southaven Police Department being accredited with the Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
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At 74, dyslexic wordsmith heads to national poetry slam
William Hill of Southaven will represent Mississippi in a competition sponsored by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies Association.
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May 2023
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Memphis vs. DeSoto sewer decision heads to judge
“That’s an entitled bunch there,” Bruce McMullen said to U.S. District Judge Mark Norris. “That holds no credibility at all. One person is on Earth, and the other is on another planet.”
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Olive Branch farmers market opens June 3
Vendors will be selling things like local eggs, jellies, pickles, jewelry, soaps, wreaths and children’s hair bows.
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Man’s best friend: Remembering 9/11 search-and-rescue dog Sam
“All I can say is Sam was a great dog,” said Richard Clark. “The stuff that he did, I can’t take credit for.”
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Southaven launches $1,000 fine for semi-trucks on Tulane Road
Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite doesn’t want trucks from a new development in Memphis ruining the city’s roads, so he plans to issue fines against the vehicles using Tulane Road.
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Southaven investing $3M to improve 14 parks
After concentrating on improvements at Snowden Grove, Southaven will spend funds from its “Penny for Your Parks” program on neighborhood parks.
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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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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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First look: Southaven’s $10M BankPlus Amphitheater renovation
With $10 million in expansion and improvements, the BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove prepares for its reopening on Thursday with a concert by Better Than Ezra.
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Southaven passes smoke, vape store restrictions
The Southaven Board of Aldermen voted unanimously in favor of a zoning ordinance amendment that will restrict future smoke and vape shops in the North Mississippi suburb.
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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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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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