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    Southaven development expands with grocery, childcare facility, restaurants

    The approval of a new grocery store in Southaven’s Silo Square continues to diversify amenities in the mixed-use development.

    By Toni Lepeska September 08, 2022
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    Southaven increases fines for residential property lack of maintenance

    In hopes of addressing properties in disrepair, Southaven has increased the fine for residences where owners don’t address long-standing problems.

    By Toni Lepeska September 07, 2022
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    North Mississippi prosecutor John Champion dies

    John Champion, the North Mississippi district attorney who prosecuted two trials in one of the most brutal murders in the state’s history, has died after a long illness.

    By Ron Maxey September 04, 2022
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    DeSoto sends supplies to Jackson amid water crisis

    The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi has mobilized assistance in DeSoto County where groups are working to provide clean water.

    By Toni Lepeska September 01, 2022
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    Southaven alderman wants to see MS state parks ‘be the best they can be’

    A Southaven alderman with a passion for the outdoors is working to resurrect interest and funding in Mississippi state parks.

    By Toni Lepeska September 01, 2022
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    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
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    DeSoto County and four city governments consider spending, budgets

    Facing the financial challenges of governments everywhere, DeSoto County and its four major cities are crafting financial plans to address the needs in the coming fiscal year.

    By Toni Lepeska August 24, 2022
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    ‘Mayor Ken’ a combo of creativity, charity and cheese

    Papa Murphy’s in Olive Branch has created the “Mayor Ken,” a pizza named after Mayor Ken Adams. 

    By Jane Roberts August 19, 2022
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    Tchulahoma at top of list as Southaven officials plan $4.7M for repaving

    Repaving of Southaven streets — a priority of Mayor Darren Musselwhite — has $4 million budgeted for the new asphalt surface.

    By Toni Lepeska August 18, 2022
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    Former Memphis Grizzlies standout plans sports bar location in Southaven

    Mike Miller plans to open his fourth Let It Fly next summer, in Southaven’s Silo Square.

    By Toni Lepeska August 16, 2022
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    North Mississippi’s young adults say they want more DeSoto fun

    Olive Branch’s young professionals can go to Memphis for entertainment, but would like to see more things to do in their DeSoto County city.

    By Toni Lepeska August 15, 2022
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    Court case will determine DeSoto wastewater outcome

    A loss by DeSoto County could end up being an expensive venture.

    By Toni Lepeska August 15, 2022
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    Olive Branch park gets $75k electrical upgrade for show

    Improvements to the electric grid at City Park in Olive Branch will contribute to a stellar holiday light event.

    By Toni Lepeska August 10, 2022
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    Olive Branch to monitor license plates of vehicles entering city

    Olive Branch officials want to monitor who drives into the DeSoto County city, and has hired a Georgia firm to track license plates with cameras.

    By Toni Lepeska August 08, 2022
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    Olive Branch residents vote for new tax to improve parks

    The overwhelming passage of a hotel-motel tax by Olive Branch voters opens more options for parks and recreation amenities

    By Toni Lepeska August 04, 2022
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    Olive Branch raises taxes on hotel, motel stays to fund parks

    Olive Branch voters approved a 1% tax on hotel and motel room stays Tuesday to help fund improvements to the city park system.

    By Toni Lepeska August 03, 2022
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    DeSoto law enforcement acquiring K-9 to sniff out child pornography

    “That one dog can do the work that 20 investigators may not be able to do on their own,” said Deputy Chief Justin Smith.

    By Toni Lepeska August 02, 2022
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    COVID survivor returns to Regional One with hugs, thanks for saving his life

    Nesbit, Mississippi resident John Butler, who did not have a gym membership before, now goes every day, part of what may be his lifelong work to rebuild the 85% muscle mass he lost in his arms and chest.

    By Jane Roberts August 01, 2022
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    Olive Branch voters to decide on hotel/motel tax Tuesday

    Olive Branch city officials are gearing up for a referendum Tuesday, Aug. 2, on whether a 1% tax will be levied on hotel and motel stays, raising an estimated $500,000 annually for the park system.

    By Toni Lepeska August 01, 2022
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    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
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    Hernando project hopes to introduce work-live-play lifestyle

    A $30 million, mixed-use development featuring upscale shops, restaurants and boutiques, patterned in part after Silo Square in Southaven, is poised for approval in Hernando.

    By Toni Lepeska July 30, 2022
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    New Olive Branch top cop wants to be a ‘working chief’

    New Olive Branch police chief William Cox hopes to build a strong sense of morale within the department. 

    By Toni Lepeska July 23, 2022
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    Lawmen see if they’re fit for the challenge in DeSoto competition

    The event kicked off the 20th annual, three-day competition with events open to the public Friday and Saturday at various sites in DeSoto County.

    By Toni Lepeska July 14, 2022
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    Olive Branch seeks state assistance with Maywood dam problem

    Aldermen apply for grant to bring dam up to state standards.

    By Toni Lepeska July 13, 2022
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    Baptist Memorial Health Care opens three-story physician building at Southaven hospital

    The new three-story physicians building will improve cancer care, consolidating two existing Southaven locations. 

    By Toni Lepeska July 11, 2022

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