There are 21 article(s) tagged Lee Caldwell:

• April 2025

  • DeSoto County approves fire district expansion

    A shifting of boundaries for fire district coverage in DeSoto County could mean not only improved response but also better rates for residents.

    By Brandon LaGrone II April 07, 2025

• February 2025

  • Former Landers Center director says he was fired for booking Black artists, files lawsuit

    In a lawsuit filed Friday, Jan. 31, former director Todd Mastry accuses certain DeSoto County Supervisors and the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau of violating the Civil Rights Act. 

    By Rob Moore February 02, 2025

• January 2025

  • DeSoto County Board of Supervisors chooses leaders

    Mark Gardner replaces outgoing president Lee Caldwell, who will continue on the board but not as an officer.

    By Rob Moore January 06, 2025

• July 2024

  • DeSoto supervisor concerned about immigrant facility in Tunica County

    On a recent episode of “Red, White & True” — a podcast from the DeSoto County Republican Party — Caldwell said the idea, first proposed earlier this year despite objections from Tunica County officials, has “not been resolved.”

    By Rob Moore July 03, 2024

• May 2024

  • Court order quashes DeSoto tax collector’s refusal to work

    Joey Treadway declared he won’t collect taxes if he doesn’t get a raise. But an injunction by Circuit Court Judge Albert B. Smith of Mississippi’s 11th Judicial District orders him to do his job.

    By Rob Moore May 10, 2024

• January 2024

  • DeSoto officials embrace nearby $1.9B EV battery plant

    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. 

    By Rob Moore January 25, 2024

• December 2023

  • I-55 improvements top DeSoto Supervisors’ asks for legislative session

    Among all of the needs facing Mississippi’s fastest-growing county, the supervisors said Monday that widening parts of I-55 is the board’s highest priority. 

    By Rob Moore December 11, 2023

• September 2023

  • DeSoto County looks to build new emergency operations center

    After dealing with cramped quarters during emergency situations, DeSoto County is on the verge of getting a new Emergency Operations Center.

    By Beth Sullivan September 28, 2023

• June 2023

  • DeSoto County broadband extension seeing progress in Delta

    The first household customers to get broadband extended to underserved areas are expected to be tapped to sign on for service next month.

    By Toni Lepeska June 21, 2023

  • Mississippi governor touts $300M investment in DeSoto County

    With a facility that is as long as the Empire State Building is high, Associated Wholesale Grocers has opened at the junction of Interstate 55 and Interstate 269 in DeSoto County.

    By Toni Lepeska June 05, 2023

• May 2023

  • Bids open for DeSoto County Agri-Education Center

    An effort in the works for a dozen years is moving closer to reality as DeSoto County sets up for bids on a new Agri-Education Center on Star Landing Road near U.S. 51.

    By Beth Sullivan May 10, 2023

• April 2023

  • Mississippi Legislature earmarks $25M for I-55 widening

    DeSoto County officials didn’t get all of the funding they wanted for improvements to Interstate 55 south of the Tennessee state line, but they did get some funds to funds to get started.

    By Beth Sullivan April 06, 2023

• March 2023

  • DeSoto County tax collector threatens to not collect taxes until he’s paid more

    DeSoto County Tax Collector Joey Treadway wants to renegotiate the formula for how he is paid as he runs unopposed for reelection later this year.

    By Beth Sullivan March 24, 2023

• January 2023

  • DeSoto County Board of Supervisors names new leaders

    The DeSoto County board of Supervisors selected Ray Denison as its president for this year with Lee Caldwell moving into the vice president’s role.

    By Beth Sullivan January 03, 2023

• November 2022

  • A $37M fix ends flash flooding on DeSoto County road

    The floods carried debris that would block the road, and closures separated schools from their district emergency services.

    By Toni Lepeska November 17, 2022

  • DeSoto County to subsidize Internet infrastructure to underserved areas

    Underserved pockets for Internet service in Desoto County could soon get relief under a plan approved by the Board of Supervisors.

    By Toni Lepeska November 07, 2022

• August 2022

  • Getting nowhere with state on I-55 project, DeSoto officials turn to social media

    DeSoto leaders have asked for funding to widen I-55, U.S. 51 and Miss. 305 multiple times, but those requests have fallen on deaf ears. 

    By Toni Lepeska August 25, 2022

• July 2022

  • DeSoto spending $10M to extend high-speed Internet

    The latest survey of residences revealed 3,758 households don’t have access to broadband or are underserved, meaning download speeds of less than 100 Mbps. 

    By Toni Lepeska July 31, 2022

• June 2022

  • Proposed DeSoto County levee could shift east

    The levee is slated in plans to parallel the east side U.S. 51, south of Goodman, protecting properties from Horn Lake Creek farther east.

    By Toni Lepeska June 03, 2022

• March 2022

  • North Mississippi officials seek relief options for congested Miss. 305

    As Miss. 305 continues to be more congested in DeSoto County, local officials are searching for alternatives to ease the problems — none of which seem to be a quick fix.

    By Toni Lepeska March 26, 2022

• February 2022

  • DeSoto County to receive substantial funding boost for wastewater treatment

    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.

    By Toni Lepeska February 24, 2022