Mississippi Legislature earmarks $25M for I-55 widening
DeSoto County officials didn’t get all of the funding they wanted for improvements to Interstate 55 south of the Tennessee state line, but they did get some funds to funds to get started.
Topic: Darren Musselwhite
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April 2023
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March 2023
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DeSoto County mayors ‘hopeful’ for agreement in tax collector dispute
With tax collector Joey Treadway asking for more money before he continues to collect taxes for DeSoto County cities, the mayors hope some agreement can be reached.
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BankPlus Amphitheater to reopen in April after $10M facelift
Better Than Ezra will headline a grand opening show as BankPlus Amphitheater christens its new season and renovated venue in April. The number of seats has more than doubled for a total of 9,800.
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February 2023
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Southaven Board of Aldermen approves mixed-use project near Silo Square
The master plan for Crossover — a mixed development between Getwell and Snowden Lane — received the unanimous blessing from Southaven officials this week.
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January 2023
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Southaven mulls new standards for hotel development
“We have a great market, but we’re in a situation where we need to slow it down a little bit because we can get overdone in this area.”
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December 2022
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Southaven adds farmers market to Silo Square plans
As the Southaven Board of Aldermen approves more layers for the development, the city’s town square-type project continues to grow.
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September 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.
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August 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.
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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.
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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
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June 2022
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Bartlett alderman eyes crackdown on out-of-town real estate investors
With an influx of investment companies buying homes in Bartlett, the mayoral candidate wants to consider regulations to maintain control of the rental properties.
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May 2022
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Rising costs of Landers Center work puts expansion in a quandary
As costs continue to rise, trying to reach an estimated cost for expansion of the Landers Center is a moving target.
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April 2022
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DeSoto County governments begin consideration of medical pot sales
DeSoto County governments are taking varying approaches to the potential sale of medical marijuana.
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Southaven bridge connects key amenities with pedestrian safety
Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite was the brainchild of the bridge.
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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.
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March 2022
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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.
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February 2022
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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.
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DeSoto County to receive substantial funding boost for wastewater treatment
DeSoto County will receive millions of dollars to help expand its wastewater capacity under and amended agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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January 2022
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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.
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December 2021
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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.
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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.
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Southaven approves funding for amphitheater expansion
Southaven officials have approved a bid for expanding the amphitheater at Snowden Grove — a move that should draw more concerts and a higher level of performers.
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