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    Something old, something new: Mississippi wedding venue reopens

    After years of problems affecting its luster, new Bonne Terre owners have restored the Nesbit, Mississippi event venue and will host a wedding expo in hopes of resurrecting its status.

    By Toni Lepeska November 24, 2022
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    Hernando mayor says vote against proposed tax for parks was ‘pretty decisive’

    Despite some questions about county residents voting in the Hernando-only referendum on parks funding, the suspected votes were not enough to override defeat of the proposal.

    By Toni Lepeska November 21, 2022
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    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
  • Public Safety

    Ezekiel Kelly indicted on charges related to Southaven carjacking

    Ezekiel Kelly has been indicted on charges related to a carjacking in Southaven, Mississippi, at the end of a Sept. 7 shooting spree that occurred mostly in Memphis.

    By Julia Baker November 15, 2022
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    Hernando election commissioner says overturning park tax vote unlikely

    There are not enough questionable ballots in the Hernando referendum for a 1% tax on prepared foods to overturn the results, a DeSoto County election officials says.

    By Toni Lepeska November 10, 2022
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    Hernando mayor questions validity of tax vote

    While the Election Day total shows the 1% tax on prepared foods in Hernando failed, the city’s mayor and others are questioning who actually voted on the matter and whether all of them were residents.

    By Toni Lepeska November 10, 2022
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    Hernando voters reject 1% tax earmarked for parks, recreation

    Hernando voters reject 1% tax earmarked for parks and recreation. Meanwhile, two school board candidate win offices in Tuesday’s election.

    By Toni Lepeska November 09, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County wants relief for housing state prisoners

    With a growing number of state prisoners held in the DeSoto County Jail, officials are growing impatient with the population and the lack of reimbursements for keeping the inmates.

    By Toni Lepeska November 07, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    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
  • North Mississippi

    Huey’s opens in Olive Branch on Nov. 8

    The growth in Olive Branch has had one benefit — Huey’s will open its second spot in Mississippi at The Bridges of Camp Creek.

    By Toni Lepeska November 09, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Cascades development resumes in Olive Branch

    After years of sitting dormant, the Cascades development in Olive Branch has received new approvals and the walk-live-play project could soon start construction.

    By Toni Lepeska November 02, 2022
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    Hernando votes on 1% tax: frequently asked questions

    Hernando officials have prepared a list of frequently asked questions to clarify the use of a 1% tax on prepared foods.

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    Hernando to vote on 1% tax for parks

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    Hernando to vote on 1% tax for parks

    Hernando voters will consider adding a 1% tax to prepared foods, such as restaurants and delis, to help fund an improved parks program in the DeSoto County city.

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    Hernando votes on 1% tax: Frequently asked questions

    By Toni Lepeska November 02, 2022
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    DeSoto County votes on a pair of school board seats

    Two seats of the DeSoto County School Board will be elected in November, one of the offices to replace longtime politician Milton Nichols.

    By Toni Lepeska November 02, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County gives ‘Green Light’ to veteran appreciation effort

    DeSoto County officials are encouraging residents and businesses to participate in Operation Green Light, a program that uses green lighting to show support for veterans.

    By Toni Lepeska October 24, 2022
  • Education

    Retired lawman takes DeSoto County school board job

    Jerald Wheeler, a former Southaven police officer who supervised school resource officers for 24 years, is replacing Ann Jolley on the DeSoto County school board.

    By Toni Lepeska October 20, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    First mosque in DeSoto County moves closer to reality

    After years of legal battles, the groundbreaking for a mosque in Horn Lake is scheduled for Sunday. Earlier this week, applicants received approval for a cemetery adjacent to the site.

    By Toni Lepeska October 20, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Ellis approved as new Hernando police chief

    Hernando stays within its local ranks for a new police chief replacing the retiring Scott Worsham.

    By Toni Lepeska October 19, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Candidate named to replace retiring Hernando police chief

    Shane Ellis will be nominated as the next Hernando police chief, replacing Scott Worsham, who is retiring from the post.

    By Toni Lepeska October 14, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Olive Branch launches up to $25M in projects, including massive repaving

    Olive Branch has a list of improvements it hopes to make such as paving and infrastructure work, improvements that could run up to $25 million.

    By Toni Lepeska October 11, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Olive Branch police mingle with citizens, show off new cameras

    The Olive Branch Police Department welcomed residents to headquarters this week to demonstrate some of the new technology available to officers.

    By Toni Lepeska October 11, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Olive Branch bucking for more entertainment in DeSoto County

    Olive Branch officials are starting to increase the events in the DeSoto County city to make it more entertaining for residents who previously tended to go to Memphis.

    By Toni Lepeska October 10, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Campbell Clinic expands footprint with new Olive Branch location

    Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics continues to expand its footprint in the Mid-South with the opening of its newest location in Olive Branch, Mississippi. 

    By Aisling Mäki October 04, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Hernando eyes speed bumps to slow traffic on certain streets

    In an effort to slow traffic on some streets, Hernando authorities are offering residents the opportunity to request speed bumps in their neighborhoods, if they fit certain criteria.

    By Toni Lepeska September 28, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Hernando embraces, looks to regulate food truck vendors

    With the continued popularity of food trucks, Hernando is considering adopting rules for the vendors while embracing the growing business.

    By Toni Lepeska September 24, 2022

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