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2 weeks ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Brandon LaGrone II
North Mississippi
By Brandon LaGrone II, Daily Memphian
Published: June 09, 2025 1:45 PM CT
A coalition of environmental groups, NAACP chapters, and faith leaders led by state Rep. Justin J. Pearson (bottom row, blue tie) protested xAI's turbine plans on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Springfield Baptist Church.
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3 weeks ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Brandon LaGrone II
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Germantown
By Brandon LaGrone II, Daily Memphian
Published: June 05, 2025 4:00 AM CT
Harvest Church is located near Winchester and Forest Hill-Irene in the southeast corner of Germantown. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The Germantown Planning Commission gave a quick endorsement of plans for Harvest Church’s expansion.
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3 weeks ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Brandon LaGrone II
North Mississippi
By Brandon LaGrone II, Daily Memphian
Published: June 04, 2025 11:00 AM CT
Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections. The voters of Horn Lake have elected Democrat Jimmy Stokes as the next mayor, (The Daily Memphian file)
Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.
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3 weeks ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Brandon LaGrone II
North Mississippi
By Brandon LaGrone II, Daily Memphian
Updated: June 03, 2025 2:21 PM CT | Published: June 03, 2025 2:21 PM CT
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams announces the sentence of a man who robbed an elderly woman at an Olive Branch park last summer. (Brandon LaGrone II/The Daily Memphian)
A man who robbed a woman in an Olive Branch park a year ago has pleaded guilty to numerous charges and faces a sentence totaling 35 years.
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4 weeks ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Brandon LaGrone II
North Mississippi
By Brandon LaGrone II, Daily Memphian
Updated: May 30, 2025 4:00 AM CT | Published: May 30, 2025 4:00 AM CT
The Hernando Farmers Market will host its Children’s Day on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Courtesy City of Hernando)
Children’s Day is slated for Saturday at the Hernando Farmers Market with a focus on drawing interest for children’s books and better food choices.
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4 weeks ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Brandon LaGrone II
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North Mississippi
By Brandon LaGrone II, Daily Memphian
Updated: May 29, 2025 11:56 AM CT | Published: May 29, 2025 11:53 AM CT
The Landers Center, a multi-purpose arena undergoing an $88 million renovation and expansion, turned 25 this year. The DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau owns the facility.
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1 month ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Brandon LaGrone II
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Visual Arts
By Brandon LaGrone II, Daily Memphian
Published: May 27, 2025 4:00 AM CT
“Cubic Zirconia” is a crime thriller written and directed by Southaven local Jaron Lockridge (pictured). (Courtesy Jaron Lockridge)
A new monthly screening series, Indie Spotlight: Film & Conversation, aims to carve out a dedicated space for independent filmmakers in Mississippi and Memphis.
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1 month ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Brandon LaGrone II
North Mississippi
By Brandon LaGrone II, Daily Memphian
Published: May 21, 2025 6:08 PM CT
The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen approved a new fire chief. (Brandon LaGrone II/The Daily Memphian file)
Olive Branch has hired William D. Clark II, a firefighter with more than three decades of experience in Lewisburg and Memphis, as the city’s new fire chief.
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1 month ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Brandon LaGrone II
North Mississippi
By Brandon LaGrone II, Daily Memphian
Updated: May 20, 2025 4:08 PM CT | Published: May 20, 2025 4:08 PM CT
Fallen trees and downed power lines following overnight storms led to the closure of all DeSoto County schools and a state of emergency declaration May 19. (Courtesy DeSoto County)
The decision to open these shelters follows a week of turbulent weather that has left a trail of damage across DeSoto County.
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1 month ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Brandon LaGrone II
North Mississippi
By Brandon LaGrone II, Daily Memphian
Published: May 19, 2025 3:46 PM CT
Fallen trees and downed power lines following overnight storms led to the closure of all DeSoto County schools and a state of emergency declaration on Monday, May 19, 2025. The Hernando DeSoto River Park suffered significant damage. (Courtesy DeSoto County)
Overnight thunderstorms led to issues in DeSoto County, causing the closing of schools and government offices.
