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How Southaven's Snowden District grew into a destination and what's next for the area
DeSoto County remains among the fastest-growing counties in Mississippi, and Southaven, already the third-largest city in the state, is a key part of that growth. Incorporated just 44 years ago in 1980, the city has seen growth like no other in the area — especially in its Snowden District. Commonly known as the...
What's that being built next to Tekila Modern Mexican in Southaven's Silo Square?
A Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is under construction in Southaven, a first for DeSoto County. The steakhouse will be located at 6283 Getwell Road, just south of Tekila Modern Mexican and directly across from the BankPlus Amphitheater. It is anticipated to open in the fall. Firebirds is part of the...
Memphis teen facing adult felony charges for armed carjacking in Olive Branch
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis teen is facing adult felony charges for the armed carjacking of a DoorDash driver at Poke World, 5142 Goodman Rd., in Olive Branch. According to the DeSoto DA's Office, on May 12, 2024, around 8 p.m., two teens, aged 16 and 13, and an 18-year old, from Memphis, wore ski masks and used pepper spray to attack and steal the victim's vehicle, at gunpoint.
Developer views project as DeSoto County’s answer to Overton Square
Cliff McLemore said the Old Towne Parish development in Olive Branch has been years in the making.<\p> “I was doing a three-story apartment building in Overton Square,” he said. “Every day, I was going to Overton Square and having lunch. I would stay late and have a couple of drinks. I started noticing that half the people that I ran into were from DeSoto County.”<\p>
Teens arrested after carjacking DoorDash driver, DA says
HERNANDO, Miss. - One of two juveniles, along with a third man, involved in an alleged carjacking was arrested recently, law officials reported. The DeSoto County District Attorney's Office said that a 16-year-old was extradited back to DeSoto County through combined efforts that included that office and the Olive Branch Police Department.
Memphis teen extradited to Olive Branch for armed carjacking
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A juvenile allegedly involved in an armed carjacking incident at Poke World in Olive Branch, Mississippi, has been extradited back to DeSoto County. According to the DA’s Office, on May 12 around 8 p.m., two juveniles (aged 16 and younger) and an 18-year-old from Memphis, wore ski masks and used pepper spray […]
3 teens pepper spray DoorDash driver and steal car; 1 at large, DA says
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (WMC) - A Memphis teenager accused of pepper spraying and carjacking an Olive Branch delivery driver has been extradited to DeSoto County. According to District Attorney Matthew Barton, around 8 p.m. on May 12, three boys from Memphis, aged 13, 16 and 18, wore ski masks and used pepper spray to subdue a DoorDash driver and steal his car at gunpoint outside the Poke World restaurant on Goodman Road near Pleasant Hill Road.
Post-holiday gas prices slightly higher but stable
Jul 6, 2024- The American Automobile Association on Saturday reported that the nation’s average price for regular unleaded gasoline stood at $3.509 a gallon, one of the lower average prices for a July 4 holiday in the past five years. As the country heads out of the holiday weekend,...
Olive Branch carjacking suspect extradited, another still sought
Jul 6, 2024- The search continues for an adult suspect after two juveniles have been apprehended in an armed carjacking of a DoorDash driver back in May. One of the juveniles was recently returned to DeSoto County from Memphis by extradition. The suspect being sought is identified as Courtney Fleming,...
DeSoto County embraces an identity for Memphis-area visitors
The new leader of DeSoto County Tourism brings a fresh perspective on visitors to the county. He arrived from Las Vegas, where he worked in events and with venue spaces. Nominate your choice for the 15th Annual CFO of the Year Awards. The deadline to submit your nomination is Friday, July 26th.
Juvenile Extradited for Armed Carjacking of DoorDash Driver in Olive Branch
A juvenile involved in an armed carjacking incident at Poke World in Olive Branch has been extradited back to DeSoto County following a collaborative effort by the District Attorney’s Office and Olive Branch Police. According to the District Attorney’s Office, on May 12th, around 8:00 pm, two juveniles, aged...
Olive Branch welcomes Light the Way
Photo: The Light the Way Festival opens a two-day event at the Olive Branch City Park with Big Daddy Weave as the featured artist on Friday, July 5. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com) July 5 – The holiday celebration in DeSoto County continued Friday night as Olive Branch welcomed the first day of...
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