Southaven mulls new standards for hotel development
“We have a great market, but we’re in a situation where we need to slow it down a little bit because we can get overdone in this area.”
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“We have a great market, but we’re in a situation where we need to slow it down a little bit because we can get overdone in this area.”
In hopes of addressing properties in disrepair, Southaven has increased the fine for residences where owners don’t address long-standing problems.
Repaving of Southaven streets — a priority of Mayor Darren Musselwhite — has $4 million budgeted for the new asphalt surface.
The overwhelming passage of a hotel-motel tax by Olive Branch voters opens more options for parks and recreation amenities
As costs continue to rise, trying to reach an estimated cost for expansion of the Landers Center is a moving target.
DeSoto County governments are taking varying approaches to the potential sale of medical marijuana.
Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite was the brainchild of the bridge.
With approval of special taxes by the Mississippi State Legislature, DeSoto County cities are studying how to use the money, most planning to steer the funds to parks and recreation.
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.
The Mississippi Legislature has approved the sale of medical marijuana, but local leaders have concerns about factors such as zoning where the sales occur.
DeSoto County will receive millions of dollars to help expand its wastewater capacity under and amended agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Not all recently annexed citizens are eager to add an urban glow to rural neighborhoods where starlight still outshines LED illumination.
Memphis and Southaven have been in court over Mayor Jim Strickland’s plan to end any new sewer connections to North Mississippi in 2023.
Two DeSoto County road projects will help not only traffic flow in Olive Branch and Southaven but also eliminate congestion problems.
T.J. Cates is tasked with drawing more retail and commercial entities to Horn Lake in hopes of enhancing folks to the DeSoto County city.
Southaven has already seen the benefits of using Civil Link, an engineering and surveying firm, to streamline and prioritize its road maintenance.
Cities in DeSoto County are discussing how to use the settlement funds over the opioid crisis. The money will be spread over about 18 years.
Southaven officials have approved a bid for expanding the amphitheater at Snowden Grove — a move that should draw more concerts and a higher level of performers.
In an effort to draw bigger concerts and compete with similar venues, Southaven officials are considering a 6,000-seat expansion at BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
Concerns about absentee landlords have led Olive Branch and other DeSoto County cities to look at ordinances to control blight.
In the hope of drawing bigger events, the Landers Center in Southaven plans a $35 million expansion adjacent to the current venue.
The first concert at the 10,000-seat Landers Center is slated March 26 featuring country music artist Parker McCollum.
The mayor says it’s time for residents in his community to “come out of our bunker and fight for our way of life again.”
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