Deputy Injured In DeSoto County Chase

Another Desoto County sheriff’s deputy WAS injured during a pursuit Wednesday night. The deputy had to be rused to the hospital, but is said to be doing fine today. Chief Deputy Justin Smith said the chase began in Walls, where a vehicle had been pulled over for a relatively minor traffic violation. Smith said the … Read more

New Chipotle In Olive Branch Opens Today

Business news… Chipotle opening it’s first location in Olive Branch. The new Chipotle is open at 8255 McGregor Crossing. It’s also the brand’s first signature Chipotlane, a drive through lane allowing customers to pick up digital orders. The restaurant will have hours each day from 10:45 a.m. to 10pm. Chipotle also says it’s hiring at … Read more

SIMFLO Announces New Southaven Plant

SIMFLO, one of the nation’s top providers of industrial, municipal and commercial-use pumps, will soon open its third U.S. location in Southaven, Mississippi, part of the greater Memphis region. The company – which has been headquartered in Lubbock since 1951 – also operates a facility in Willcox, Arizona, and recently completed construction of a new … Read more

Water Outage Affects Large Portion Of Hernando

Some Hernando residents werre without water on Tuesday after a reported water main break. The city sent out a notice late Tuesday evening informing residents of the problem, which was caused by a city contractor laying pipe for a new storm drain. The crew struck a large water main near Compell Church on McIngvale Road. … Read more

Alcorn County Tax Assessor Resigns After Allegations That He Cheated Taxes

A now- former northern Mississippi tax collector has been indicted for fraud. Larry Ropss is the former tax collector in Alcorn County, Mississippi. State Auditor Shad White confirms that Ross has pleaded guilty to false representation to defraud the government. He has since resigned his position after accusations that he created a bill of sale … Read more

For 2-Term Republican TN Gov. Don Sundquist Dies At 87

Don Sundquist, a Republican who was twice elected governor of Tennessee and also served 12 years in Congress, died Sunday. He was 87. Sundquist died at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis on Sunday morning, according to a family spokeswoman. He died peacefully, surrounded by family members, following surgery and a short illness, according to a … Read more

Former MPD Officer Sues Nashville PD For Rescinding Job Offer Because He’s HIV+

A former Memphis police officer of the year has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Nashville Police Department, claiming it violated federal law by rescinding a job offer after learning he has HIV. The lawsuit, filed Friday in federal court in Nashville, said the officer presented a letter from his health care provider showing that … Read more