Southaven rolls forward with skate park
The city’s aldermen authorized a specialty contractor to visit the park at 7505 Cherry Valley Blvd. and provide the cost and design, which will also have a bike track known as a pump track.
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The city’s aldermen authorized a specialty contractor to visit the park at 7505 Cherry Valley Blvd. and provide the cost and design, which will also have a bike track known as a pump track.
Despite the prosperity Southaven has from growth it’s seen in the past several years, the city says it is experiencing a trend of private businesses creating nuisances, specifically restaurants and their parking lots.
On the evening of Jan. 24, 1985, an unidentified woman was found on the side of Highway 78 in Olive Branch, the apparent victim of a strangulation.
To meet the needs of its new contracts, Waste Pro will host a hiring event Tuesday, March 5, and Wednesday, March 6, at its Southaven offices, located at 2187 Stateline Road West.
The case was the first DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton tried since being elected in November when he ran on taking a strict approach to crime committed by Memphians in North Mississippi.
Barton campaigned on taking a tough approach on crime committed in DeSoto County by Memphis residents. This trial was his opportunity to demonstrate that commitment.
Humans and dogs lined the streets to pay respects to the canine who also served U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan during his 10 years of life.
Speaking to a crowd of about 100 constituents, Mississippi State Rep. Dan Eubanks and retired Marine Corps Colonel Ghannon Burton squared off against incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker’s wife, Gayle Wicker.
The MBI has not disclosed what initiated the stop. None of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s officers were seriously injured, but the K9, identified as Luca, is deceased.
The incident occurred after DeSoto County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to make a stop along the border of Tunica and DeSoto counties.
Traffic stops in the DeSoto County city were up 87% in 2023 with 13,229 stops.
Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a “watch” for the drainage basin — located in parts of DeSoto and Tate counties — elevating its risk status from an “alert.”
Before being chosen for the top law enforcement position, Brent Vickers acted as Southaven’s deputy chief of police.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed an incentive package worth more than $400 million, finalizing the state’s role in a deal that will see three companies invest nearly $2 billion in an EV battery facility in Marshall County.
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Vickers currently serves as the city’s deputy police chief. He has been with the Southaven Police Department for nearly 25 years.
The notice included the immediate Town of Walls along Old U.S.61 going west and along Highway 61 south of Goodman Road to Star Landing Road.
According to a statement from Mayor Ken Adams’ office, record low temperatures and icy conditions throughout the region have stressed all utility systems, and roads have become almost impossible to navigate.
The notice includes the immediate Town of Walls along Old Highway 61 going west and along Highway 61 south of Goodman Road to Starlanding Road.
Also happening this week: The Memphis Tigers take on Tulane, which swept them 2-0 in the regular season last year.
In 2023, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department said they encountered about 55 human trafficking victims. The north Mississippi county often leads the state in human trafficking arrests.
Founded in 1993, North American Electric distributes electric motors and gearing.
Far & Dotter is part of a franchising model from cannabis company Curio Wellness. This store marks the company’s first retail location in Mississippi and third nationwide.
Macon Moore was chosen to lead Southaven’s police department in 2019 following a national search.
“Eagles are very territorial,” said Debbie Crum. “... They will fight to the death until one of them is gone.” So after receiving a report of two females sparring in a North Mississippi field, the team from Magnolia Wildlife Education broke up the birds’ battle.