Shifting tides in Horn Lake: Democrats claim majority
Democrats grabbing a majority of seats on the Horn Lake Board of Mayor and Aldermen was not a huge surprise to some, but whether or not it is a trend remains to be seen.
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June 2025
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Blue wave in Horn Lake? Democrats win big
Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.
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April 2025
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With only hundreds of votes cast, DeSoto Republicans secure victories
Danny Klein gets the Republican nod in the Horn Lake mayor race after a runoff win Tuesday. Meanile, Lauren Leigh McLendon was elected Hernando alderman.
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January 2025
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Democrat seeks Horn Lake mayor’s office
“The key is for people to see that the local election in your city is more important than even the national election,” Planning Commissioner and Horn Lake mayoral candidate Jimmy Stokes said.
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Horn Lake mayoral candidates: Republicans
Current Aldermen Danny Klein and Dave Young have qualified to face off in the municipal Republican primary election on April 1. Planning Commissioner Jimmy Stokes is seeking the office as a Democrat.
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September 2024
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Horn Lake alderman’s attorney says his client repaid funds
Attorney Tony Farese said he believes if state officials had further investigated the matter, his client would never have been charged.
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August 2024
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High security: Horn Lake relaxes guard requirement for cannabis stores
An updated ordinance now allows cannabis dispensary owners to choose how to secure their business.
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July 2024
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Horn Lake Alderman David Young running for mayor
Speaking to The Daily Memphian on Wednesday, July 17, Young said he is running as the “only conservative in the next election.”
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June 2024
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Scooter’s Coffee plans for opening in Horn Lake
If accepted by the city’s aldermen, the drive-thru only coffee shop would be built where a diner currently stands.
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May 2024
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Horn Lake approves new animal shelter to combat increased strays
Built in 1991, Horn Lake’s current animal shelter can hold 47 dogs, but right now, the facility is well past capacity with about 95 strays.
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January 2024
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Escaped DeSoto County inmate captured, second still at large
A second inmate, identified as Gene Saulsberry, is still at large.
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October 2023
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Proposed Chick-fil-A clears Horn Lake hurdle
The property owner has previously said the spot, located on about 3.5 acres near the southwest corner of the Goodman Road and Horn Lake Road intersection, will be one of the largest Chick-fil-As in the Mid-South.
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Future Horn Lake schools and day cares will require city approval
Horn Lake aldermen are making adjustments to their zoning ordinance to better specify the locations schools and day care centers can open.
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Horn Lake raises garbage collection rate
With a new sanitation provider serving Horn Lake, the city’s aldermen are increasing the monthly rate to cover the cost of the service.
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September 2023
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Horn Lake proposed budget sees no millage increase
Horn Lake’s aldermen will consider the DeSoto County city’s new fiscal year budget on Tuesday.
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August 2023
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Horn Lake cannabis dispensary initiative fizzles out — for now
The matter could come before the board again should aldermen pursue it through a separate case.
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Horn Lake Planning Commission denies cannabis dispensary initiative
The Horn Lake Planning Commission declined to endorse a new zoning approach — brought by city aldermen — designed to specify the separation between medical marijuana dispensaries and schools.
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July 2023
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Horn Lake OKs bid for Arrow Disposal Service trash collection contract
Beginning in November, Horn Lake residents could pay $20 a month for trash collection, pending a vote by city officials.
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Horn Lake residents want ‘places that make community’
“People are wanting a real sense of place,” said Bob Barber of Orion Planning and Design, sharing some early planning concepts to bring community engagement to the suburb.
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Horn Lake hosts comprehensive plan open house
Monday’s event marked the first community meeting about the plan since the city officially kickstarted the process earlier this year.
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June 2023
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First female police chief in DeSoto County to serve Horn Lake
The new police chief’s priorities include department recruitment and retention, an issue for police departments across the nation.
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May 2023
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Memphis vs. DeSoto sewer decision heads to judge
“That’s an entitled bunch there,” Bruce McMullen said to U.S. District Judge Mark Norris. “That holds no credibility at all. One person is on Earth, and the other is on another planet.”
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Leadership shuffle: American Contract Bridge League appoints new executive director
Bronia Jenkins is on a mission to grow the game of bridge, promoting the card competition from Horn Lake, Mississippi.
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DeSoto County, Horn Lake opt out of multibillion-dollar federal grant
During phase two of the grant program, which is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, each jurisdiction could potentially be awarded up to $100 million.
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Horn Lake Police Chief Troy Rowell to retire
A lifelong Horn Lake resident, Rowell, who became chief in 2017, intends to move out of state upon retiring.
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