Man dead after FBI shooting in DeSoto County
Authorities are investigating a Friday shooting at the Super 8 motel at 2425 Sloans Way, just off Interstate 55 in Hernando.
Topic: Hernando
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October 2024
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July 2024
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Roundabout construction to close Hernando intersection for 10 days
Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson says construction should be finished by the time DeSoto County Schools starts back on Aug. 1.
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May 2024
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Mixed-use development in Hernando breaks ground after 17-year delay
Delta Landing has broken ground across from the new Hernando High. The 250-acre development will include more than 500 single-family homes, about 90 condominiums and a separate senior living facility.
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April 2024
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Hernando will allow golf carts on public streets
The Mississippi Legislature passed a bill allowing municipalities to allow low-speed vehicles like golf carts on public roads. Hernando officials are allowing those vehicles to operate in the DeSoto County city.
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February 2024
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Arrests and traffic stops increase in Hernando
Traffic stops in the DeSoto County city were up 87% in 2023 with 13,229 stops.
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January 2024
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New York company acquires Hernando motor distributor
Founded in 1993, North American Electric distributes electric motors and gearing.
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December 2023
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Hernando mayor tours the city for his annual address
The switch to video format allowed Johnson to speak about the city from various locations that were points of discussion, including Conger Park, Pidgeon Skate Park and the future Hernando High School.
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November 2023
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Hernando steps back in time this weekend with Dickens of a Christmas festival
Hernando’s festival with a nod to the Victorian Era will kick off Friday with a Christmas tree lighting.
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October 2023
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Hernando approves city’s first food truck park
After a long discussion and some adjustments, Hernando officials have approved the first food truck locations in the city.
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Build-your-own sandwich, salad spot heads to Hernando
After the success of Stud Muffins in Southaven, Molly Beth and Trey Jolly are opening a build-your-own salad and sandwich restaurant in Hernando.
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September 2023
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Hernando Water Tower Festival celebrates 20 years of arts and crafts
For 20 years, vendors have gathered around the courthouse in Hernando for the Water Tower Festival. The event has grown annually drawing the most vendors ever this year.
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Hernando identifies 16 street paving projects to tackle by end of year
From downtown Hernando to the residential areas, streets across the city have received approval for repaving and improvements, with funding for the work included in the upcoming fiscal year budget.
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Primos breaks big-box monopoly with Hernando meat market
Frankie Perry and his wife Kaye opened Primos meat market in Hernando, offering quality cuts and longtime family recipes.
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Mixed-use development planned for Hernando
The Collection at Getwell Farms will be a mixed-use development to the Getwell Road corridor in Hernando, providing housing and retail to the area.
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August 2023
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Hernando’s proposed budget to invest in rainy day fund, Renasant Park
With a focus on building its reserves in case of an emergency and funding earmarked for parks, Hernando will fund its upcoming fiscal year budget with adjusting property taxes.
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Hernando residents could see higher garbage fees
Hernando residents could soon pay a higher sanitation fee under a newly negotiated contract, but Mayor Chip Johnston said the city could start enforcing penalties for shortfalls in the duties.
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July 2023
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Storms drown fireworks show in a couple of suburbs
Fourth of July storms led to cancellation of some fireworks displays in Shelby County, and one city will have to wait a year for the next event.
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June 2023
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Hernando aldermen vote to allow food trucks — with conditions
Hernando aldermen approved allowing food trucks in the DeSoto County city, but not at the expense of existing brick-and-mortar restaurants.
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Hernando skate park opens expansion with free clinic, expert demos
Grants and city donations contributed to an expanded skate park, which holds a grand opening event this weekend in Hernando’s Renasant Park.
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Hernando officials discuss employee pay raises, city projects
“Last year, we gave a 5% raise to employees, but the cost of living rose 8%,” Mayor Chip Johnson said. “We need to stay competitive … We don’t want them to leave for other cities.”
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May 2023
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Olive Branch farmers market opens June 3
Vendors will be selling things like local eggs, jellies, pickles, jewelry, soaps, wreaths and children’s hair bows.
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Artist restores Hernando’s historic signposts
With a steady hand and a brush tipped with black durable paint, Suzanne Cox is updating and clarifying some of Hernando’s historic street signs.
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Hernando Civic Center purchase to help city with visionary parks plans
While Hernando voters rejected a tax on prepared foods at restaurants to improve parks, Hernando leaders plan to expand its facilities with the purchase of the Civic Center.
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$18M capital campaign announced for new Hernando YMCA
The YMCA has started a campaign to bring one of its facilities to the Hernando area. The goal is to reach $18 million to construct the recreation center.
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Hernando aldermen vote to close part of McIngvale Road, buy Civic Center
A lane of McIngvale Road in Hernando will be closed to traffic soon as construction begins on the new Hernando High.
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