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DCSD hosts city hall meeting post-Springfest brawl
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department is hosting a town hall meeting in response to a fight at Southaven Springfest. The meeting will be at 820 Church Road East from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Some people living in DeSoto County, specifically Southaven, are having conversations...
Parents share concerns after Spring Fest brawl
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - The annual Spring Fest in Southaven was shut down Saturday after a large fight involving teens and young adults, according to Southaven police. The Spring Fest is an annual event that brings in hundreds for food, rides, and fun. That all came to an abrupt end on Saturday when police say a large fight broke out. Two people were arrested for disorderly conduct.
Mom says 8-year-old trampled at Southaven Springfest brawl
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — A child is in the hospital after his mother says he was trampled following a brawl Saturday night at Southaven Springfest. Tyneshia West told WREG that she allowed her 8-year-old son, Tylen Shaw, to go with his family to the 44th Annual Springfest. However, it wasn’t long until she received an unwanted […]
“Discarded like trash”: Puppies found in MS rest stop dumpster
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The Tunica Humane Society says three puppies discarded like trash in a dumpster at an I-55 rest stop were rescued in the nick of time Friday afternoon. The Humane Society said it was hot outside when a security guard at the Desoto County Welcome Center in Hernando discovered the three young dogs inside […]
Southaven fair cut short after a dangerous situation
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - What was supposed to be a family environment at the Southaven Springfest quickly turned into a dangerous situation Saturday night, leading people to run for their lives. Dallas Hunsutker was BBQ Competition Contestant and said it was a little after eight o’clock when a large crowd...
Chicory Market grand opening Friday
On Friday, May 3, Chicory Market will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting in its new Mid-Town Shopping Center location along with vendor partners Johnston Hill Creamery, Home Place Pastures, and Heartbreak Coffee. The all-day event will feature local food maker pop-ups, a community fair, cooking demos, gift card and product giveaways, live music […] The post Chicory Market grand opening Friday appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Southaven Residents to Face Higher Trash Fees with New WastePro Management Starting May
Southaven residents are bracing for a shake-up in the way they dispose of trash and recycling, alongside a spike in their monthly bills. Starting May 1, WastePro will step in to take over the city's waste management from Waste Connections. According to The Commercial Appeal, while the regular waste carts will remain, WastePro will be providing new recycling carts to those residents choosing to opt-in for the service at an additional charge.
New Violent Crime Unit task force underway in MS
MARSHALL COUNTY, Miss. — Holly Springs and Marshall County are trying to build a better and more efficient way to combat violent crime. Commander Kelly McMillen with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office says the Violent Crime Unit is now in the planning stages. “This task force was developed just to handle violent crime issues, homicides, […]
Spring brings colors to a north Mississippi arboretum, gardens
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service I recently visited with the DeSoto County Master Gardeners and had the opportunity to tour their learning garden/arboretum at the DeSoto County Extension office in Hernando. Some of the plants, trees and shrubs were starting to come out of their winter slumber, showing some beautiful spring color. I noticed […] The post Spring brings colors to a north Mississippi arboretum, gardens appeared first on The Panolian.
Southaven PD says online chatter about gunfire at Springfest not true
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - In a Facebook post, Southaven Police addressed online chatter about possible gunshots at the annual Springfest carnival on Saturday night and said they did not find that rumor to be true. The annual carnival ended Saturday night with a large police presence near Getwell Road and May...
Southaven residents raise concerns after Springfest concert
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — Loud music blasting across Southaven last night had some people concerned during a concert that was part of the city’s Springfest celebration. The sold-out concert by artist Hozier led to noise complaints as thousands of seats were filled at the BankPlus Amphitheater on Thursday night. Darryl Jeans says though he didn’t make […]
Victim says burglar seen fleeing with stolen chainsaw
When dispatched on April 21 to a CR 504 property concerning a shed burglary, a Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department deputy was told that Nathan Daugherty, 37, had been seen fleeing the scene carrying a chainsaw. Daugherty was subsequently arrested for commercial burglary and transported to the LCDC. Daugherty was later issued a $5,000 bond by […] The post Victim says burglar seen fleeing with stolen chainsaw appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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