Horn Lake bows out of pot sales and cultivation — for now
Concerns about the nuances in the state’s pot legislation caused Horn Lake officials to opt out of the sale and cultivation of marijuana. But that decision may be temporary.
Topic: North Mississippi
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April 2022
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DeSoto groups collect equivalent of 1,000 residential garbage carts of trash in less than a week
Groups across DeSoto County have fanned out to pick up trash in an effort to keep the streets of their communities clean.
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March 2022
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North Mississippi officials seek relief options for congested Miss. 305
As Miss. 305 continues to be more congested in DeSoto County, local officials are searching for alternatives to ease the problems — none of which seem to be a quick fix.
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Musselwhite vows to ‘keep fighting until the end’ on tourism tax
Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite passionately voiced concerns that three DeSoto County legislators could kill the extension of a local 1% tax on restaurant food and beverages — revenue that helps fund parks. Olive Branch’s mayor has similar concerns.
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Olive Branch police chief to retire
Don Gammage’s departure, effective June 30, caps a 37-year law enforcement career.
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Noise concerns have Hernando barking up wrong tree for animal shelter
After selecting the low bid for construction of an animal shelter, Hernando leaders delayed starting the project after nearby homeowners expressed concerns about noise.
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Olive Branch aldermen approve Maywood development
Aldermen approved a development at Maywood despite concerns about traffic, apartments and the views of current residents.
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Improved shelters planned for DeSoto’s growing pet population
Hernando, Horn Lake are seeing an increase in stray animals.
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Horn Lake looks for answers regarding on-street parking
Horn Lake Alderman Robby Dupree points out the traffic hazards associated with street parking, and Mayor Allen Latimer said, “I think parking on the street cheapens the look of a neighborhood.”
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Mississippi officials seek answer to Goodman Road congestion
The mixture of commercial, industrial and residential along Goodman Road in Olive Branch can make for snarling traffic in an already congested corridor.
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Horn Lake holds off on opting out of Mississippi medical marijuana law
Horn Lake officials delay decision on whether to allow medical marijuana sales in the city but discuss the pot smell accompanying cultivation facilities.
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New Eats: 2 Crazy Fellas and king cake equal bread pudding
Mix up a bread pudding with the flavors of king cake, top it with a cream cheese sauce and colored sugar and you have a party of a dessert.
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February 2022
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Olive Branch kidnapping case reenacted for TV
Olive Branch police were part of a television show production that will spotlight the kidnapping of a 14-year-old and how an Internet app contributed to the crime.
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DeSoto leaders consider opting out of medical marijuana sales
The Mississippi Legislature has approved the sale of medical marijuana, but local leaders have concerns about factors such as zoning where the sales occur.
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Work-live-play project proposed near DeSoto’s Maywood
Once known as the “Beach within reach,” the Maywood community could soon become a meeting destination with a conference center, retail and hotels.
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Some Olive Branch residents say ‘no thanks’ to LED streetlights
Not all recently annexed citizens are eager to add an urban glow to rural neighborhoods where starlight still outshines LED illumination.
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Southaven mayor challenges Strickland to look for third revenue source for sewer issues
Memphis and Southaven have been in court over Mayor Jim Strickland’s plan to end any new sewer connections to North Mississippi in 2023.
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Controversial industrial zoning in Olive Branch approved by split vote
Olive Branch aldermen voted Tuesday night to approve a rezoning request that pitted city and county officials and the interests of industry and homeowners against each other.
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U.S. Engineers suggest DeSoto County flood wall, levee
The Corps wants to create a remedy to Horn Lake Creek breaching its banks, as it did in September 2014, as well as restoring the creek’s ecosystem.
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DeSoto road projects could improve access to Memphis
Two DeSoto County road projects will help not only traffic flow in Olive Branch and Southaven but also eliminate congestion problems.
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Two Southaven entertainment venues getting upgrades
Improvements to the Landers Center and BankPlus Amphitheater will soon enhance the DeSoto County facilities, making them attractive for bigger shows.
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Mid-South’s largest OB-GYN practice building bigger DeSoto presence
MOGA offices in DeSoto County are moving to a new building for a larger, more efficient facility to better serve patients.
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January 2022
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$90 million solar facility approved near Walls
With a new solar facility destined for the town of Walls, Mississippi looks to enhance it reputation as a future green energy state.
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Solar farm planned for DeSoto County
A $90 million solar electric generating facility is planned for DeSoto County. A public hearing on the project is scheduled for Thursday night in Hernando.
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Tax breaks helped lure Walmart fulfillment center to Olive Branch
The company signed on for the Advantage Jobs rebate program offered by the state of Mississippi, and Olive Branch officials expect to offer a tax incentive, too.
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