Hernando project to bring YMCA, greenway and living areas
The 251-acre mixed-use development called Delta Landing was considered by Hernando this week as neighbors expressed some reservations about the project.
Topic: DeSoto County
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March 2023
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Sale of Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch will proceed following eviction of Lewis’ son
As the sides debate who has ownership of Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch in Nesbit, Miss., his son has been evicted from the property.
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February 2023
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Construction to begin on the first solar farm in DeSoto County
Clearway Energy Group, which is constructing the county’s first solar farm near Walls, Mississippi, recently notified government officials that activity to the site will increase.
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Gov. Reeves proposes $125M for I-55, DeSoto County officials rejoice
After years of asking, DeSoto County officials will soon see a widening of Interstate 55 after Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced funding for the first phase.
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Hernando chief reflects on policing his hometown streets
From patrolling on his bike to a cruiser, Shane Ellis has a history with Hernando, putting the new police chief in a unique situation.
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Blast off: Area 51 mountain bike trail expands in DeSoto County
With a quirky name like Area 51, a Mississippi trail biking group has worked around Arkabutla Lake to make a challenging path to ride and jump.
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DeSoto County bans TikTok on government-issued devices
DeSoto County Board of Supervisors voted to ban the social media app following Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves' ban on state-issued devices.
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DeSoto County leaders lobby for wider I-55 at Mississippi State Capitol
DeSoto County officials head to Jackson on Thursday to lobby state legislators for funds to widen Interstate 55, eliminating a bottleneck where it narrows and making the expressway safer.
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DeSoto County elections: 34 candidates and 7 contested races
Candidates file for a number of party primaries in DeSoto County. Two supervisor races are among the contested elections.
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January 2023
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DeSoto County dispensary awaits first medical marijuana sale
Medical marijuana sales could begin in DeSoto County by the end of the week.
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Holly Springs Road residents to get new addresses
DeSoto County officials plan to change some addresses for a new section of Holly Springs Road to end years of problems caused by flash flooding in the area. The change could be annoying for residents affected.
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Rules set for medical marijuana facilities in Southaven, Olive Branch, Hernando
In addition to navigating state mandates, cannabis companies will need to comply with municipal rules, and, in some cases, county government regulations.
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Hernando meeting to detail increased broadband access, discounts
A meeting on Friday in Hernando will outline the extension of broadband services to the underserved areas of DeSoto County. Officials will explain the anticipated timeline for the extension to homes and what residents can expect.
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DeSoto County single-family building permits down in 2022
With higher interest rates as a deterrent and the rising cost of materials, single-family residential starts dipped in DeSoto County.
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Mississippi lawmaker’s bill takes on residency fraud in DeSoto County schools
A state senator from DeSoto County wants to put a penalty in the law that addresses people who put a false address on file to attend schools in the North Mississippi county.
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Underserved DeSoto households get high-speed Internet by July 2025
After years of pursuing adequate Internet service across DeSoto County, the Board of Supervisors have approved a plan that should upgrade underserved areas in the next three years.
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DeSoto County Board of Supervisors names new leaders
The DeSoto County board of Supervisors selected Ray Denison as its president for this year with Lee Caldwell moving into the vice president’s role.
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December 2022
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Horn Lake to launch registry, licensing fees for residential rentals
Horn Lake will begin its registry of rental properties in the DeSoto County city next week as a way to gain better control of the growing trend.
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Olive Branch copes with low gas pressure amid extreme cold
A warming shelter has opened in DeSoto County due to extreme cold, and Northcentral Electric Cooperative has canceled rolling blackouts.
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Northcentral ends rolling outages in N. Miss.
Northcentral Electric Cooperative has canceled the temporary outages that will affect DeSoto and Marshall counties.
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Barton to run for DeSoto County district attorney
Matthew Barton announces his intention to seek the district attorney’s office for DeSoto County, pitting him against Bob Morris III next year.
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November 2022
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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.
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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.
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October 2022
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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.
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September 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.
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