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    Gunman shoots and kills ex-wife, five others in Arkabutla, Mississippi

    The Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance told local news outlets the killings occurred at a convenience store and two homes.

    By The Associated Press February 18, 2023
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    Mississippi GOP says Public Service Commission candidate can run

    The Mississippi state GOP leaders ruled Thursday that despite living in D.C. during the Trump Administration, Mandy Gunasekara meets the residency requirements to run for Public Service Commission in the Northern District.

    By Beth Sullivan February 16, 2023
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    Hernando’s new grocery warehouse boasts impressive size, location, automation

    With its move to DeSoto County, Associated Wholesale Grocers is occupying a huge warehouse that brings together its distributions throughout the Memphis metropolitan area.

    By Toni Lepeska February 16, 2023
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    Gov. Reeves proposes $125M for I-55, DeSoto County officials rejoice

    After years of asking, DeSoto County officials will soon see a widening of Interstate 55 after Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced funding for the first phase.

    By Toni Lepeska February 16, 2023
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    Hernando chief reflects on policing his hometown streets

    From patrolling on his bike to a cruiser, Shane Ellis has a history with Hernando, putting the new police chief in a unique situation.

    By Toni Lepeska February 15, 2023
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    Olive Branch Airport manager steps into father’s footsteps

    The job gives David Taylor an opportunity to help make Olive Branch Airport the kind of airport his dad envisioned.

    By Toni Lepeska February 15, 2023
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    Olive Branch Airport set to take off after record-breaking year

    With growth potential on the horizon, the Olive Branch Airport is providing not only an alternative to big airports, but a teaching facility for instructors.

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    Olive Branch Airport manager steps into father’s footsteps

    By Toni Lepeska February 20, 2023
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    Mississippi Public Service Commission candidate’s residency questioned

    The time Mandy Gunasekara spent in D.C. working for the Trump administration has called her residency into question, and her ability to run for the office.

    By Beth Sullivan February 14, 2023
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    Blast off: Area 51 mountain bike trail expands in DeSoto County

    With a quirky name like Area 51, a Mississippi trail biking group has worked around Arkabutla Lake to make a challenging path to ride and jump.

    By Beth Sullivan February 14, 2023
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    Olive Branch city meetings will be live on YouTube

    At long last, Olive Branch is on the verge of implementing live-streaming of its city meetings, a broadcast possibly available this summer.

    By Toni Lepeska February 09, 2023
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    DeSoto County bans TikTok on government-issued devices

    DeSoto County Board of Supervisors voted to ban the social media app following Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves' ban on state-issued devices.

    By Beth Sullivan February 09, 2023
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    DeSoto County leaders lobby for wider I-55 at Mississippi State Capitol

    DeSoto County officials head to Jackson on Thursday to lobby state legislators for funds to widen Interstate 55, eliminating a bottleneck where it narrows and making the expressway safer.

    By Toni Lepeska February 08, 2023
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    Southaven approves stricter standards for new hotels

    If the proposed hotel isn’t under construction at the end of those two years, the permit will expire.

    By Beth Sullivan February 08, 2023
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    DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department adopts paid parental leave policy

    The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department will implement a paid leave program for parents of new children, covering employees’ paycheck for two weeks in connection with birth, adoption or foster placement.

    By Beth Sullivan February 07, 2023
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    Mixed-use development proposed near Silo Square

    Planning Director Whitney Choat-Cook described Crossover’s master plan as possessing a “modern, millennial-like design” with amenities that set the project apart from its mixed-use neighbor Silo Square. 

    By Beth Sullivan February 05, 2023
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    BankPlus Amphitheater’s makeover brings VIP seating and air conditioning

    The $10 million renovation at the BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove is expected to improve the experience for concertgoers while expanding the venue’s seating capacity.

    By Beth Sullivan February 05, 2023
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    DeSoto County elections: 34 candidates and 7 contested races

    Candidates file for a number of party primaries in DeSoto County. Two supervisor races are among the contested elections.

    By Toni Lepeska February 02, 2023
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    Scooter’s Coffee one step closer to brewing in Southaven

    The Southaven Planning Commission endorsed the site plan for a new coffee kiosk and drive-thru location, a plan that goes to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for final approval.

    By Beth Sullivan January 31, 2023
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    Olive Branch takes steps for new animal shelter

    Olive Branch is working to gain control of a piece of property donated by a developer to build an animal shelter more conducive to the city’s needs.

    By Toni Lepeska January 30, 2023
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    DeSoto County Museum celebrates 20-year anniversary

    In a museum in Hernando, DeSoto Countians can get a look at their past and an appreciation for those who settled there.

    By Beth Sullivan January 29, 2023
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    Christian music festival set for Olive Branch

    A Christian music festival in Olive Branch this June is expected to draw thousands of spectators with an unnamed top performer as headliner.

    By Toni Lepeska January 27, 2023
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    DeSoto County dispensary awaits first medical marijuana sale

    Medical marijuana sales could begin in DeSoto County by the end of the week.

    By Beth Sullivan January 26, 2023
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    Southaven Police Department seeks state accreditation

    The Southaven Police Department is in the process of the final stages of seeking qualifying for state accreditation of the force.

    By Beth Sullivan January 24, 2023
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    Holly Springs Road residents to get new addresses

    DeSoto County officials plan to change some addresses for a new section of Holly Springs Road to end years of problems caused by flash flooding in the area. The change could be annoying for residents affected.

    By Toni Lepeska January 23, 2023
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    Rules set for medical marijuana facilities in Southaven, Olive Branch, Hernando

    In addition to navigating state mandates, cannabis companies will need to comply with municipal rules, and, in some cases, county government regulations.

    By Beth Sullivan January 22, 2023

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