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.
Topic: DeSoto County
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February 2022
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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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January 2022
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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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As people ‘flock’ to DeSoto, County looks to split agricultural zone from residential
“If you’re raising cows, we’re not trying to take that from you. If you’re raising chickens, we’re not trying to take that from you. Are we trying to stop people from farming their land? We’re not.”
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Lobbyist to help DeSoto County cities at legislative session
DeSoto County and its cities have narrowed the list of possible lobbyists to two and will soon decide on the right person to represent them before the Mississippi Legislature.
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Dream of building a mosque endures rejection and a court challenge
Horn Lake has reached an agreement that will allow a mosque built in the DeSoto County city.
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Alderman’s wife wants to resurrect crime watch in Horn Lake
The DeSoto County town was identified in 2021 as the third-safest city in Mississippi by Safewise.com, and citizens want to keep it safe.
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December 2021
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DeSoto County to divide opioid settlement funds
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.
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November 2021
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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.
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August 2021
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Two DeSoto County school buildings closed due to COVID-19
Lewisburg Middle School in DeSoto County will transition to virtual learning Thursday, Aug. 26, after a recommendation from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
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February 2021
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DeSoto Democrats hope national trend helps local candidates
Democrats took control of the presidency and Congress in 2020. Could DeSoto County be poised to wrest leadership positions from the Republicans in DeSoto County?
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January 2021
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Adams resigns judge post; will run for Olive Branch mayor
After a career in the corporate world and time as a DeSoto County judge, Ken Adams resigns the post with an eye on the Olive Branch mayor’s office.
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August 2020
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Alex Grisanti is sober, slimmer, and headed to Southaven
Alex Grisanti is keeping his food truck but is headed back to the kitchen. He’s opening Elfo’s, the first Grisanti restaurant in DeSoto County, next month.
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July 2020
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Daily coronavirus positivity rate at lowest level in 10 days
On Tuesday, July 21, the Shelby County Health Department reported 211 new coronavirus cases (from 1,862 tests) and no additional deaths.
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Acute care, ICU bed utilization down 1% since last week
Shelby County’s 304 new coronavirus cases come from 1,678 tests, a positivity rate of 18.1%.
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May 2020
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Mississippi cases grow by 273, deaths by 17
Through May 24, 9,401 people in Mississippi are considered recovered from the disease.
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Mississippi cases increase by 255
One of those deaths was in DeSoto County.
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Mississippi adds 263 cases, 16 deaths
DeSoto County has 418 confirmed cases and five deaths.
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Mississippi adds 272 cases, 27 deaths
DeSoto County has 404 confirmed cases and five deaths, according to the state's Department of Health.
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Coronavirus live blog May 17: State reports 100 new cases
Tennessee Department of Health reported 100 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday for a total of 17,388. Three new deaths were also confirmed.
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April 2020
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Coronavirus live blog, April 5: Tenn. reports 3,633 cases, up from 3,321
There are now 3,633 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tennessee, up from 3,321 Saturday. There have been 44 deaths in the state, up from 43 Saturday.
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Coronavirus Daily Blog: Shelby County reports 754 coronavirus cases, 11 deaths
There are 132 reported cases of COVID-19 in DeSoto County as of Sunday, April 5, according to the latest numbers from the Mississippi Department of Health.
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March 2020
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Coronavirus daily blog, March 18: Health Department confirms fourth Shelby case
- Tennessee's 98 cases mostly in patients between 18-49 years old
- Small business emergency declared
- Nike donating $500,000 to Memphis response
- Community Foundation launches response fund
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January 2020
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Google search: Southaven may head the list for ops center
Google has been looking for a site in Southaven for its operations center, according to sources not directly involved in the company's search.
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November 2019
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Amazon to build facility, hire 500 in Olive Branch
A new Amazon fulfillment center will handle larger products with the help of 500 employees receiving starting pay at $15 an hour.
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