There are 205 article(s) tagged North Mississippi:

• November 2021

  • Landers Center to undergo $35M expansion, adding convention center space

    In the hope of drawing bigger events, the Landers Center in Southaven plans a $35 million expansion adjacent to the current venue.

    By Toni Lepeska November 17, 2021

  • Melissa Cookston to open barbecue superstore in DeSoto County

    The pitmaster brings her “winningest” touch to retail; she’s opening The BBQ Allstars barbecue supply store plus more in Southaven later this month.

    By Jennifer Biggs November 09, 2021

  • Kids hone cooking skills and more at barbecue contest

    ‘If nothing else, you learn patience with barbecue because it takes a long time to cook,’ said Melissa Cookston, organizer of the World Junior Barbecue League Championship.

    By Frida Qi November 07, 2021

  • As high school marching bands battle for Bandmasters, DeSoto Central walks away a winner

    Eighteen bands from Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas vied in the 55th annual Bandmasters Championship hosted by the University of Memphis Band Alumni Chapter in hopes of winning the inaugural Joe Sills Cup. 

    By Julia Baker November 01, 2021

• September 2021

  • Olive Branch’s first mixed-use development breaks ground

    Focal Point Investments also developed the mixed-use building at 999 S. Cooper St. in Midtown Memphis.

    By Rob Moore September 16, 2021