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    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
  • North Mississippi

    Tax breaks helped lure Walmart fulfillment center to Olive Branch

    The company signed on for the Advantage Jobs rebate program offered by the state of Mississippi, and Olive Branch officials expect to offer a tax incentive, too.

    By Toni Lepeska January 23, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    As people ‘flock’ to DeSoto, County looks to split agricultural zone from residential

    “If you’re raising cows, we’re not trying to take that from you. If you’re raising chickens, we’re not trying to take that from you. Are we trying to stop people from farming their land? We’re not.”

    By Toni Lepeska January 20, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Lobbyist to help DeSoto County cities at legislative session

    DeSoto County and its cities have narrowed the list of possible lobbyists to two and will soon decide on the right person to represent them before the Mississippi Legislature.

    By Toni Lepeska January 19, 2022
  • Premium North Mississippi

    Horn Lake’s new recruiter believes in doing things that ‘make you stand out’

    T.J. Cates is tasked with drawing more retail and commercial entities to Horn Lake in hopes of enhancing folks to the DeSoto County city.

    By Toni Lepeska January 19, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Olive Branch wants new airport hangars with federal funds

    Olive Branch owns several acres on which to build new hangars, but the demand is huge.

    By Toni Lepeska January 18, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Dream of building a mosque endures rejection and a court challenge

    Horn Lake has reached an agreement that will allow a mosque built in the DeSoto County city.

    By Toni Lepeska January 17, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Alderman’s wife wants to resurrect crime watch in Horn Lake

    The DeSoto County town was identified in 2021 as the third-safest city in Mississippi by Safewise.com, and citizens want to keep it safe.

    By Toni Lepeska January 09, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Math instructor is DeSoto County Teacher of the Year

    ‘We are honored to have her at DeSoto Central Middle School,’ Principal Bryon Williams said of Rachel Jenne.

    By Toni Lepeska January 03, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Annexation makes Olive Branch one of Mississippi’s largest cities

    Olive Branch acquired an additional 18.8 square miles last summer, making it geographically the second-largest city in Mississippi with 56 square miles. Only the capitol city of Jackson, with 111.05 square miles, is bigger.

    By Toni Lepeska January 02, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Olive Branch seeks hotel-motel tax to help with parks improvements

    Olive Branch wants to enact a hotel-motel tax to improve its parks and recreation facilities. But the idea could face some resistance at the state level.

    By Toni Lepeska December 31, 2021
  • North Mississippi

    A grilling destination for BBQ aficionados

    Melissa Cookston intended to simply find a hangout headquarters for the World Junior Barbecue League, but then she stumbled upon 12,000-square-feet of space. She’d always wanted a barbecue supply store.

    By Toni Lepeska December 24, 2021
  • North Mississippi

    Olive Branch opts for computerized program to map road maintenance

    Southaven has already seen the benefits of using Civil Link, an engineering and surveying firm, to streamline and prioritize its road maintenance. 

    By Toni Lepeska December 20, 2021
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Church hosts gas giveaway for Raleigh-Frayser

    Brown Missionary Baptist Church, which is based in DeSoto County, is hosting a Gas Up for Blessings event in Frayser, Saturday, Dec. 18.

    By Julia Baker December 17, 2021
  • Health Care

    DeSoto County to divide opioid settlement funds

    Cities in DeSoto County are discussing how to use the settlement funds over the opioid crisis. The money will be spread over about 18 years.

    By Toni Lepeska December 13, 2021

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