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    Special tax could enhance parks in DeSoto County cities

    With approval of special taxes by the Mississippi State Legislature, DeSoto County cities are studying how to use the money, most planning to steer the funds to parks and recreation.

    By Toni Lepeska April 09, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Horn Lake bows out of pot sales and cultivation — for now

    Concerns about the nuances in the state’s pot legislation caused Horn Lake officials to opt out of the sale and cultivation of marijuana. But that decision may be temporary.

    By Toni Lepeska April 06, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto groups collect equivalent of 1,000 residential garbage carts of trash in less than a week

    Groups across DeSoto County have fanned out to pick up trash in an effort to keep the streets of their communities clean.

    By Toni Lepeska April 06, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    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
  • North Mississippi

    Musselwhite vows to ‘keep fighting until the end’ on tourism tax

    Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite passionately voiced concerns that three DeSoto County legislators could kill the extension of a local 1% tax on restaurant food and beverages — revenue that helps fund parks. Olive Branch’s mayor has similar concerns. 

    By Toni Lepeska March 23, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Olive Branch police chief to retire

    Don Gammage’s departure, effective June 30, caps a 37-year law enforcement career.

    By Toni Lepeska March 18, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Noise concerns have Hernando barking up wrong tree for animal shelter

    After selecting the low bid for construction of an animal shelter, Hernando leaders delayed starting the project after nearby homeowners expressed concerns about noise.

    By Toni Lepeska March 18, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Olive Branch aldermen approve Maywood development

    Aldermen approved a development at Maywood despite concerns about traffic, apartments and the views of current residents.

    By Toni Lepeska March 16, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Improved shelters planned for DeSoto’s growing pet population

    Hernando, Horn Lake are seeing an increase in stray animals.

    By Toni Lepeska March 15, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Horn Lake looks for answers regarding on-street parking

    Horn Lake Alderman Robby Dupree points out the traffic hazards associated with street parking, and Mayor Allen Latimer said, “I think parking on the street cheapens the look of a neighborhood.”

    By Toni Lepeska March 13, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Mississippi officials seek answer to Goodman Road congestion

    The mixture of commercial, industrial and residential along Goodman Road in Olive Branch can make for snarling traffic in an already congested corridor.

    By Toni Lepeska March 06, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Horn Lake holds off on opting out of Mississippi medical marijuana law

    Horn Lake officials delay decision on whether to allow medical marijuana sales in the city but discuss the pot smell accompanying cultivation facilities.

    By Toni Lepeska March 02, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Olive Branch kidnapping case reenacted for TV

    Olive Branch police were part of a television show production that will spotlight the kidnapping of a 14-year-old and how an Internet app contributed to the crime.

    By Toni Lepeska February 28, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    New Eats: 2 Crazy Fellas and king cake equal bread pudding

    Mix up a bread pudding with the flavors of king cake, top it with a cream cheese sauce and colored sugar and you have a party of a dessert.

    By Jennifer Biggs March 02, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto leaders consider opting out of medical marijuana sales

    The Mississippi Legislature has approved the sale of medical marijuana, but local leaders have concerns about factors such as zoning where the sales occur.

    By Toni Lepeska February 27, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Work-live-play project proposed near DeSoto’s Maywood

    Once known as the “Beach within reach,” the Maywood community could soon become a meeting destination with a conference center, retail and hotels.

    By Toni Lepeska February 22, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Some Olive Branch residents say ‘no thanks’ to LED streetlights

    Not all recently annexed citizens are eager to add an urban glow to rural neighborhoods where starlight still outshines LED illumination.

    By Toni Lepeska February 20, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Southaven mayor challenges Strickland to look for third revenue source for sewer issues

    Memphis and Southaven have been in court over Mayor Jim Strickland’s plan to end any new sewer connections to North Mississippi in 2023. 

    By Bill Dries February 18, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Controversial industrial zoning in Olive Branch approved by split vote

    Olive Branch aldermen voted Tuesday night to approve a rezoning request that pitted city and county officials and the interests of industry and homeowners against each other.

    By Toni Lepeska February 16, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    U.S. Engineers suggest DeSoto County flood wall, levee

    The Corps wants to create a remedy to Horn Lake Creek breaching its banks, as it did in September 2014, as well as restoring the creek’s ecosystem. 

    By Toni Lepeska February 13, 2022
  • South Memphis

    DeSoto road projects could improve access to Memphis

    Two DeSoto County road projects will help not only traffic flow in Olive Branch and Southaven but also eliminate congestion problems.

    By Toni Lepeska February 07, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Two Southaven entertainment venues getting upgrades

    Improvements to the Landers Center and BankPlus Amphitheater will soon enhance the DeSoto County facilities, making them attractive for bigger shows.

    By Toni Lepeska February 06, 2022
  • Health Care

    Mid-South’s largest OB-GYN practice building bigger DeSoto presence

    MOGA offices in DeSoto County are moving to a new building for a larger, more efficient facility to better serve patients.

    By Toni Lepeska February 01, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    $90 million solar facility approved near Walls

    With a new solar facility destined for the town of Walls, Mississippi looks to enhance it reputation as a future green energy state.

    By Toni Lepeska January 28, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Solar farm planned for DeSoto County

    A $90 million solar electric generating facility is planned for DeSoto County. A public hearing on the project is scheduled for Thursday night in Hernando.

    By Toni Lepeska January 26, 2022

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