Arts festival returns with a ‘town-square feel’
The Silo Square Arts Festival will return for its second year Saturday, March 29, offering a mix of local artistry, live music and activities.
Topic: Southaven
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March 2025
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Bailey: Chasing news during spring break
“With spring break this past week, the folks who need to provide information were unavailable, probably on holiday with their families.”
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Hormel Foods plans distribution center in Southaven, adds 120 jobs
The company, with brands including Spam, Skippy, Applegate and Planters, will open a 280,000-square-foot facility at 8690 Tulane Road.
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February 2025
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Southaven mayor to those who show out at Springfest: ‘We’re going to bust your tail’
“We are not going to give up one of our greatest traditions because of a few people who have no parenting at home and can’t act right,” Mayor Darren Musselwhite said about the upcoming Springfest.
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January 2025
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Louisiana-inspired sports bar opening Southaven location
Applications open Tuesday, Jan. 28. Anyone interested is encouraged to apply in person at the Southaven Chamber of Commerce during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Landers Center executive director fired
During a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 6, the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors voted to fire Todd Mastry, who had led the facility since 2011.
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After years of online success, Abbikadabbi’s Baking opens in Southaven
Abbi Nichols began baking on her own around age 12 on a whim. A few years later, she had an idea that would eventually lead to a profitable business.
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November 2024
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Memphis teens accused of shoot-out with Southaven PD in March get elevated charges
Following a superseding indictment issued last month, both accused parties face a total of 15 felony charges, including grand larceny, aggravated assault and possession of a stolen weapon.
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October 2024
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Southaven converting closed Fred’s store into new court building
“We’ve made tremendous investments in our police department,” said Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite. “When your police is more active, your court is more active. So our court is very busy.”
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‘Everybody can cook': World Junior BBQ League Championship heats up
The World Junior Barbecue League, a nonprofit, is hosting its World Championship and Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19, in Southaven.
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September 2024
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Jerry Lee Lewis statue goes up in DeSoto County
The “Great Balls of Fire” singer was memorialized Friday when local officials, Lewis fans and members of his family saw the statue of his likeness unveiled in a plaza bearing his name at Southaven’s Silo Square.
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Mid-South Fair attendance is up 500% at Landers Center
The Mid-South Fair Board employs more than 350 locals to sell tickets, park cars, provide guest services, clear trash and manage the event.
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Southaven wary for new business moving into ‘epicenter of auto crimes’
Auto burglaries have become so common near the Southaven-Whitehaven border, city officials might deny a business wanting to occupy an empty building near Stateline Road and Airways Boulevard.
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August 2024
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Landers Center expansion called ‘most influential development’ in DeSoto
Southaven officials say the new addition will turn the venue into one of the most competitive convention centers in Mississippi.
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Silo Square barber experiences internet fame but still gives back
Chris Newson has more than a million followers across TikTok, Instagram and Facebook combined, and customers come from all over the U.S. to visit his shop in Southaven’s Silo Square.
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Southaven plans new connector road near Landers Center
The DeSoto County city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Tuesday, Aug. 6, to approve right-of-way dedication for the connector just south of Church Road.
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Southaven removes towing company from rotation
Police Capt. Brett Logazino detailed two recent incidents when the wrecker service transported vehicles from DeSoto County to Memphis, a move that could hinder criminal investigations.
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Returning Southaven Open serves up competition
Players will take part in the Mississippi’s only professional men’s tennis tournament for $25,000 in prize money.
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Sippin Silo brings wine bar concept to Southaven
Sippin Silo opened earlier this year in Silo Square, with a serve-yourself bar offering 24 different wines, including a non-alcohol option, as well as craft cocktails.
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July 2024
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Southaven awards more than $4M in construction contracts
The project will widen Snowden Lane, among other improvements, and upgrade fixtures at Autumn Woods.
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A Jerry Lee Lewis memorial is coming to Silo Square, and you can be a part
The Jerry Lee Lewis Plaza will be unveiled in Silo Square in September.
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June 2024
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1990s boy band coming to Memphis area
The beloved group, known for vocal harmonies and radio hits, has sold 64 million albums.
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New ramen restaurant plans to open three Memphis-area locations
Whereas many ramen shops focus on one style of ramen, Kyuramen serves ramen noodles in all three of Japan’s major styles.
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Amid population growth surge, Southaven preps to redistrict wards
From 2010 to 2020, the DeSoto County city’s population grew from less than 49,000 residents to almost 55,000. In 2000, Southaven’s population was around 29,000.
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May 2024
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Topgolf-inspired pickleball facility coming to Southaven
Designated as the third phase of Top of the ’Sipp, the pickleball facility will be called Bangers Pickleball and, if approved by the city, could open as soon as fall 2025.
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