April showers bring May flowers: spring is in full swing and that means lots of green, everywhere. DeSoto County and regional officials are taking advantage of the season by planning and developing the environmentally friendly future of our region.
The officials are developing the Memphis Greenprint and Sustainability Plan and have been holding public meetings to gather feedback from residents about the best way to make the county even more sustainable. [Read more…]
DeSoto County’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in three to five counties in the state of Mississippi, and the work to find available employment is still underway. According to an article in the DeSoto Times-Tribune, even though employment is up, state services are still available to both the employer and the potential new hire to find each other.
The DeSoto County WIN Job Center director told the Southaven Rotary Club in the article that most people with adequate work qualifications have jobs and that, even though there are still people looking for jobs, the unemployment rate is low. [Read more…]
As a criminal defense attorney in Southaven, Mississippi, most cases I see involving weapon or gun possession charges often are based in the misunderstanding of gun laws, be it by the carrier or law enforcement.
Last month, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood attempted to clarify the state’s newest gun law, hopefully eliminating much of the confusion. Hood said gun owners with enhanced permits may take their concealed weapons to places like voting booths, government meetings, or state airports. [Read more…]
Hoops fever in DeSoto County, Mississippi, is well under way midway through December. Both the Southaven Chargers and DeSoto Central are about halfway through their seasons, battling for months on the hardwood.
For most of us in Southaven, we know the most important game of the year is Southaven against DeSoto Central, a true crosstown rivalry matchup. Whether you’re a Jaguar or a Charger, we want to get you hyped for this winter action.
Here are the upcoming Southaven-DeSoto Central hoops matchups: [Read more…]
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast
For many fans of the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast, the wait is finally over. The DeSoto Family Theatre in Southaven, Mississippi, is currently playing the “tale as old as time” through Dec. 15.
For those who have never seen Beauty and the Beast, the play is a must-watch. The classic begins when Maurice, lost in the woods on the way to the fair, seeks shelter in an old castle. Unfortunately, the master of the castle is a horrible beast that takes him captive. Maurice’s daughter, Belle, must give up her freedom to save his life. [Read more…]
Volunteers in Southaven, Mississippi help the community put on great events and festivals, not to mention help those in need.
As proud Southaven business owners, we find the volunteer spirit of Northern Mississippi always encouraging and inspiring.
Clients, neighbors, and friends often ask me if I have heard of any local volunteer opportunities.
One such opportunity that stands out is the Volunteering in Policing (VIP) program. VIP allows Southaven residents to assist the police department, working with officers to enhance a wide variety of activities and events. [Read more…]
As a criminal defense attorney in Southaven, I’ve been asked frequently about a recent crime that has hit Horn Lake, Mississippi.
The crime? One Horn Lake resident claims to be the victim of a “pigeon drop,” according to an article from WMC-TV.
What is a pigeon drop, you ask? The term refers to a scam that often leads to theft. It is a confidence trick in which a person—known as the “pigeon” in this situation—is persuaded to give up some money in order to secure the rights to a larger or more valuable object.
After the drop has been made, the scammers make off with the money, leaving the victim with nothing.
In the process, the thief puts his money with the pigeon’s money, seemingly entrusting the victim with the large total sum. In reality, however, the money is actually never given to the pigeon, who is instead given a switched bag (usually full of newspapers or other worthless material). [Read more…]
Veterans Day in Southaven, Mississippi is a time to show your appreciation of the men and women who have served so bravely to protect our country.
In honor of all of the veterans in Southaven, Mayor Darren Musselwhite and the City of Southaven would like to invite all military veterans to the 13th Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon.
The luncheon is scheduled for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at 11:30 a.m. All veterans are encouraged to make reservations early so that there will be plenty of seats and food for all in attendance. The luncheon will be held at The Arena at Southaven (7360 Hwy 51 N, Southaven, MS). [Read more…]
As a proud Southaven, Mississippi business, we take pride in our community and all the schools in DeSoto County.
With the kids back in school for some time now, and the leaves changing in Mississippi, the greatest sport in the South is well under way—football.
The Southaven High School Chargers are midway through the season, so we thought we’d give you a preview of what the second half will bring: [Read more…]
As an experienced wrongful death attorney in Northern Mississippi, it pains me to see youth in our state have their lives cut short. I’m sure you’ve heard of the death of University of Mississippi football player Bennie Abram III during a February 2010 football practice.
Abram grew up in Southaven, Mississippi, where our office is located. His parents, Bennie and Erma Abram, sued Ole Miss in 2011 over the wrongful death of their son.
Recently, a settlement was finally reached, in which the family received $50,000 from Ole Miss and another $275,000 from an NCAA insurance policy, according to a USA Today report. [Read more…]
