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    Southaven to fine businesses considered a nuisance

    The city’s aldermen voted Tuesday, April 2, to approve an ordinance that establishes a three-strike system for businesses visited by police due to an on-site disturbance.

    By Rob Moore April 03, 2024
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    Northpoint standout wins fan vote for athlete of the week

    The voters have spoken, and they have chosen K.L. Farr as The Daily Memphian’s spring sports athlete of the week.

    By John Varlas March 28, 2024
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    Olive Branch man accused of firing at police charged with attempted murder

    “I hope that people are keeping score at home and try to pay attention to what’s happening to this guy,” said the DeSoto County district attorney.

    By Rob Moore March 26, 2024
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    Two in custody following shootout, standoff in Southaven

    Two men were arrested following a shootout and chase with law enforcement that spanned two DeSoto County cities and ended with a standoff at a Southaven warehouse. 

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    Two individuals barricaded in Southaven warehouse

    By Rob Moore March 26, 2024
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    Two individuals barricaded in Southaven warehouse

    Hamilton Road was blocked off Monday morning as multiple law enforcement agencies from DeSoto County made the scene. 

    By Rob Moore March 25, 2024
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    Landers Center funding leaps to more than $84M

    DeSoto County supervisors boost budget for expansion of the Southaven convention facility from $35 million approved in 2021, to $84.1 million.

    By Rob Moore March 23, 2024
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    Southaven woman charged in her child’s murder

    DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton confirmed that Jessica Tabor is currently charged with one count of capital murder.

    By Rob Moore March 22, 2024
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    Bailey: A mystery solved, but it took almost 40 years and new techniques

    The body of a woman found in Olive Branch almost 40 years ago has finally been identified. But the question remains: Was she the victim of a serial killer?

    By Clay Bailey March 22, 2024
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    Nearly $3M expansion of Snowden Grove Tennis Complex underway

    Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite wrote in a post on the city’s blog Wednesday, March 20, that this park-enhancement project will add eight additional outdoor tennis courts just west of the existing eight-court cluster.

    By Rob Moore March 20, 2024
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    Southaven considering fining businesses deemed a nuisance

    To alleviate the strain on the Southaven Police Department, the city wants to charge businesses $1,000 after a third nuisance offense.

    By Rob Moore March 20, 2024
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    Mississippi State’s DJ Jeffries may show Penny Hardaway’s next move should be the middle ground

    Former Tiger and Olive Branch wing DJ Jeffries is likely headed to the NCAA Tournament with Mississippi State. Can the Bulldogs be a blueprint for building a roster at Memphis?

    By Drew Hill March 18, 2024
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    DeSoto County Jane Doe identified after 40 years, but questions remain

    Identified after 40 years, there are questions about a woman’s body found on the side of the road in DeSoto County, including whether she could be a victim of the “Bible Belt Strangler.”

    By Rob Moore September 24, 2024
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    Inmate dies in DeSoto County correctional facility

    A woman was found incapacitated in her cell Friday, March 15, while in custody of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department.

    By Rob Moore March 17, 2024
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    Olive Branch man accused of firing at police could face attempted-murder charges

    Colby Alan Towles, first charged with two counts of aggravated assault on an officer, could now face charges that carry a life sentence.

    By Rob Moore March 15, 2024
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    Mississippi Senate passes early voting bill

    The Senate bill was sent to the Mississippi House for consideration, would replace the state’s in-person absentee voting system and open early voting to anyone who is registered, regardless of whether or not they meet absentee requirements.

    By Rob Moore March 14, 2024
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    DeSoto County primary election holds few surprises

    With all 47 precincts in the county reporting, unofficial results indicate the DeSoto voters agreed with the rest of the state in primary races for U.S. president and U.S. Senate.

    By Rob Moore March 12, 2024
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    Olive Branch man arrested in Missouri following shoot-out with police

    A manhunt for a man accused of opening fire at police officers Monday morning led law enforcement officers to Springfield, Missouri.

    By Rob Moore March 12, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    Mississippi holds state primary elections

    Voters in DeSoto County will cast their ballots in party races for President, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. 

    By Rob Moore March 11, 2024
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    MBI investigating officer-involved shooting

    Olive Branch police and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation are investigating an officer-involved shooting after a suspect fired at officers during a traffic stop. An officer returned fire.

    By Rob Moore March 11, 2024
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    Southaven rolls forward with skate park

    The city’s aldermen authorized a specialty contractor to visit the park at 7505 Cherry Valley Blvd. and provide the cost and design, which will also have a bike track known as a pump track.

    By Rob Moore March 11, 2024
  • Food News

    Poke World’s ‘muddy bun’ brings messy fun to Memphis area

    Zang zang baos became huge on East Asian social media sites starting in 2017, where users began to post their “muddy bun face,” after their first bite covers eaters in cocoa dust. But there’s no guarantee it will last long in the Mid-South. 

    By Christopher Wright March 09, 2024
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    Former Olive Branch pastor sentenced to 18 years for sex crimes against children

    Daniel Harris, 45, was arrested by the Olive Branch Police Department on May 4, 2023, after a victim came forward and revealed instances of abuse to a family member. 

    By Rob Moore March 07, 2024
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    Southaven mayor wants Airbnb ordinance to extend to businesses

    Despite the prosperity Southaven has from growth it’s seen in the past several years, the city says it is experiencing a trend of private businesses creating nuisances, specifically restaurants and their parking lots. 

    By Rob Moore March 06, 2024
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    DeSoto County Jane Doe identified after nearly 40 years

    On the evening of Jan. 24, 1985, an unidentified woman was found on the side of Highway 78 in Olive Branch, the apparent victim of a strangulation.

    By Rob Moore March 05, 2024
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    Waste Pro prepares to take over Southaven garbage contracts

    To meet the needs of its new contracts, Waste Pro will host a hiring event Tuesday, March 5, and Wednesday, March 6, at its Southaven offices, located at 2187 Stateline Road West.

    By Rob Moore March 04, 2024

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