Caniacs, rejoice — the highly anticipated Raising Cane's location in Southaven finally has an opening date The fast-food chicken joint is set to open June 10 at 357 Goodman Road Raising Cane's is known for its hand-battered marinated chicken fingers fried to order with crinkle-cut fries and Cane’s signature dipping sauce Coleslaw and Texas toast also are on the menu at this restaurant that calls its loyal fans “Caniacs.” NEW MEMPHIS RESTAURANTS: 3 must-try spots serving up coffee, Cajun classics and more This is one of three locations expected to open in the Memphis area in 2025 and 2026. In Cordova Germantown Parkway was recently demolished to make way for a new Cane's And in the Hickory Hill area close to Top Golf, Cane's plans to open a restaurant in the former Red Lobster at 7750 Winchester Road Cane's started as a campus restaurant by LSU in 1996 and has since become one of the fastest-growing large restaurant brands in the U.S Raising Cane's has nearly 750 locations across 42 states If you somehow cannot wait another month and a half the closest locations to Memphis that are currently open are in Oxford and Tupelo Jacob Wilt is a reporter for The Commercial Appeal covering DeSoto County, as well as Dining in the Memphis area. You can reach him at jacob.wilt@commercialappeal.com 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Fitness today announces the opening of Crunch Southaven in Southaven 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2025 Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC Crunch Southaven will be located at 570 Main Street creating a new fitness offering for residents of Southaven Fusing fitness with entertainment to make serious fitness fun Crunch Southaven will offer top-quality cardio and strength training equipment a functional HIITZONE™ training area with indoor turf and full-service locker rooms with showers and a sauna Fitness Ventures LLC owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S Crunch Southaven will be Fitness Ventures LLC's 62nd location nationwide and first location in Mississippi with plans to open 15 more this year.  "We are excited to bring the Crunch brand to Southaven from the first-time gym-goer to the seasoned athlete," said Brian Hibbard and memberships starting at $9.99 per month we have options to meet everyone's goals and budget." Crunch Fitness ranked #1 in the fitness category for the second year in a row and #32 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® - the world's most comprehensive franchise ranking Crunch Fitness continues to expand nationwide and push the bar with innovative offerings for its members Prospective members can visit CrunchSouthaven.com for more information about memberships and to sign up The first 500 founding members to lock in the opening rate will receive $1 down and one month free plus a complimentary t-shirt discounts on small group and personal training Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of 'No Judgments.' 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Going-out-of-business sales either are already underway or will start shortly and the website and app are operating.   The Southaven store is one of three Joann stores that are located in Mississippi which includes locations in Jackson and Tupelo.   Joann Fabrics issued a Customer FAQ sheet about the filing and what is next expected to happen.   Ashanti and Ja Rule are bringing the Mixtape Unplugged Tour to the Landers Center The tour will stop in Southaven on June 21. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. May 2 on Ticketmaster In addition to headliners Ashanti and Ja Rule Atlanta hip hop trio Travis Porter and snap rap group Dem Franchize Boyz MEMPHIS RAP: 'Lo-Fi in Hi-Fi' listening series puts focus on classic '90s Memphis rap: Here's the lineup "This tour is a celebration of the iconic sound that defined the 2000s and changed the game forever," stated a news release announcing the show Mixtape Unplugged's musical lineup reflects that having produced classics like “Only U” (Ashanti) “Always On Time” (Ja Rule) “Peaches & Cream” (112) “Make It Rain” (Travis Porter) and “Lean Wit It The two headliners were originally set to perform at the FedExForum alongside Nelly and Lil Kim in February 2024 before the concert was unexpectedly canceled The Grammy-award winning Ashanti has collaborated with Ja Rule in the past In 2002 she became the first female artist to hold the No 2 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at the same time Both Ashanti and Ja Rule have each sold about 30 million records worldwide This is not the only show coming to the Landers Center this summer "The Live Breathe Fight Tour" from David and Tamela Mann while The Isley Brothers and Keith Sweat will perform June 6 Other performances confirmed for 2025 include a Blues Festival on Aug 16 and Brandon Lake's "King of Hearts" Tour on Nov A gym chain with locations around the world is coming to northern Southaven Crunch Fitness will open at the former Conn's HomePlus on 570 Main St. The new location is expected to open in the summer and will be operated by franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC This will be the third Crunch gym in the Memphis area; the other two are in White Station and Cordova It is the sixth Crunch location in Mississippi According to a news release $5 million facility will offer a high volume of equipment such as 10 platforms with squat racks and more than 30 treadmills A variety of classes will be held as well including the "HIIT Zone," which offers 45 minutes of High Intensity Interval Training every session among a small group of 16 and "Ride Studio" for group sessions on exercise bikes If you're really serious about getting in shape personal trainers are available for an extra cost and the "Peak" and "Peak Results" plans are $25 and $30 per month respectively barring any limited time deals that lower the price Crunch has 3 million members with more than 500 gyms worldwide DESOTO COUNTY NEWS: DeSoto County's own Shelby Farms? A sneak peek at what the Agri-Education Center will offer Jacob Wilt is a reporter for The Commercial Appeal covering DeSoto County, as well as Dining in the Memphis area. You can reach him at jacob.wilt@commercialappeal.com Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSOUTHAVEN (WMC) - A woman and two minors are facing charges after a shootout in a Southaven neighborhood Tuesday though Southaven police did not specify who the shootout happened in the area of Gallant Fox Cove and Winner Circle North Responding officers reportedly found multiple shell casings in the roadway when they arrived Two gunshot victims had already arrived at Baptist Memorial Hospital - DeSoto Police say those two victims were suspects in the shooting and are currently stable uninjured suspect was taken into custody at the hospital Southaven police say two of the suspects are minors The third has been identified as 18-year-old ChyTearnye Williams of Southaven All three are charged with conspiracy to commit a crime One of the minors faces an additional charge of attempted murder The Southaven Police Department originally reported that the hospital was on lockdown but Baptist officials say the hospital enacted “controlled access,” which is standard procedure when admitting “patients involved in any acts of violence.” Baptist DeSoto is secure and remains open to the community Police say this was an isolated incident and there was no danger to the public Click here to sign up for our newsletter Click here to report a spelling or grammar error Multiple incumbents easily retained their positions Tuesday in Southaven's Republican primary Southaven saw four contested municipal elections this year Of the contested elections with incumbents The winning candidates will not face a Democrat or independent challenger in the general election and will officially begin their next four-year term July 1 Here is a closer look at the election results for the contest races: Southaven election results: Republican primaryMayor: Southaven's Republican primary on April 1 will feature four contested races: mayor and three alderman seats Incumbent Mayor Darren Musselwhite faces challenger Tommy Henley Incumbent Position 4 Alderman Joel Gallagher is challenged by Scottie Montgomery while Incumbent Position 6 Alderman Raymond Flores will face Kevin Tackett Timothy Putt and Judy Jenkins-Lewis are vying for Position 1 — Kristian Kelly is not seeking reelection meaning the Republican primary will effectively decide who wins the seats Four aldermen are running unopposed — George Payne (At-Large) William Jerome (Position 3) and John David Wheeler (Position 5) Here is a closer look at the four contested races on Southaven's Republican primary ballot Darren Musselwhite is once again running for mayor after three consecutive terms Musselwhite touted the city's many improvements during those terms including a $100 million investment in roadways The debt was also reduced by $29 million since 2013 Musselwhite wants to focus on the widening of I-55 DCRUA sewer redirection from Memphis and expanding the police force Challenging him for the mayoral seat is small business owner Tommy Henley Henley's priorities if elected include listening directly to first responders to understand their exact needs actively engaging with the community by being easily approachable and making Southaven "the most business-friendly city in North Mississippi" by marketing Southaven to a wide variety of businesses Timothy Putt is in the running for Position 1 Some concerns he aims to address if elected are repairing suburban roads and sidewalks to improve safety and increasing police presence in neighborhoods currently lead an addiction recovery group Judy Jenkins-Lewis is also on the ballot for Position 1 Jenkins-Lewis emphasized supporting law enforcement and working with code enforcement to maintain property values caused by concern over dilapidated rental properties the Southaven Chamber of Commerce's podcast Joel Gallagher is the incumbent for Position 4 The lifelong Southaven resident is the owner of Gallagher Insurance Group Challenging him is Scottie Montgomery Montgomery has promised not to raise taxes protecting the city by ensuring that "money is spent in the best way Incumbent alderman of 12 years Raymond Flores promises continuing "honesty, integrity and transparency" if reelected. Flores aims to secure funding for a new sewage treatment plant, road improvements and a performing arts center, according to Southaven Business Beat Kevin Tackett is challenging Flores for his seat A resident of what would become Southaven since 1977 NEW HOMES IN DESOTO COUNTY: What cities have seen the most new home construction? Southaven's Republican primary sample ballotMayor: A new option for family fun is coming to Southaven Monster Mini Golf is under construction at Top of the Sipp a mixed-use development off Snowden Lane in Southaven The entertainment venue is expected to be complete in early spring 2026 Based out of Providence, Rhode Island, Monster Mini Golf already has one area location in Cordova The Southaven location will have similar offerings creepy spin on the titular attraction of minigolf The 18 holes of each location are decorated with glow-in-the-dark art of ghouls and ghosts Meanwhile Monster Mini Golf's internal radio station "W.I.R.D." makes the gameplay more active SOUTHAVEN DEVELOPMENT: Silo Square continues development with new bagel joint, homes, grocery store and more Monster Mini Golf includes other features such as laser tag and an arcade "Stella’s Cafe and Snack Bar." The minigolf and laser tag layout will differ from Cordova's location Top of the Sipp, where Monster Mini Golf will open, is progressing rapidly. Phase One of its development is complete, with the recent opening of Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux Another entertainment venue is already planned for the development This story has been updated to correct the location of one of the existing Let It Fly sports bars Let It Fly Sports Bar is likely no longer coming to mixed-use development Silo Square in Southaven What would have been the newest location of the sports bar brand, founded by former Memphis Grizzlies player Mike Miller, was put up for lease or sale in November Silo Square developer Brian Hill said he did not know why Miller and Let It Fly backed out of opening the location Miller did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday Let It Fly currently has two locations in the metro area of Omaha, Nebraska, and one in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Locally, the Germantown Let It Fly location closed in late 2023 Hill said he has a few ideas of what he would most like to see move into the building and has already spoken to a few prospective buyers NEW BUSINESSES IN DESOTO COUNTY: Raising Cane's to South Point Grocery: 10 new DeSoto County businesses to look for in 2025 "I have spoken with someone else about doing a golf simulator-themed restaurant," Hill said We've got a lot of restaurant options — we certainly want something different the 9,100-square-foot building is only a shell — construction on the inside is incomplete and has stopped Hill estimates a buyer could finish construction and open within about six months The prospect of a Let It Fly opening isn't completely out of the question "Mike Miller did tell me that he would welcome a discussion about a franchisee," Hill said "He wants to be sure that it's a really good operator.. then I think he would be happy to discuss." Miller's first Let It Fly sports bar opened in 2019 at 9091 Poplar in Germantown In March 2022, plans were announced to open a second Let It Fly Sports Bar and Restaurant in The Lake District at Lakeland Plans were announced in August 2022 for the Silo Square location Jacob Wilt is a reporter for The Commercial Appeal. You can reach him at jacob.wilt@commercialappeal.com A new automotive parts store is in the early stages of construction in Southaven AutoZone will be built on an 0.78-acre lot at 824 Goodman Road directly across the street from Tropical Smoothie Cafe An estimated completion date is not yet available — early stage dirt work is underway AutoZone did not respond to a request for comment NEW SOUTHAVEN RESTAURANTS: Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux ready to open new Southaven restaurant. Here's what to expect Customers can expect the typical auto parts fare from the new store The aftermarket car parts giant already has eight locations in DeSoto County The new location will be less than a mile away from Southaven's biggest shopping district at Goodman Road and Airways Boulevard AutoZone's national headquarters is based in Downtown Memphis The company has more than 7,000 stores across the U.S. 2025 – Southaven begins celebrating its 45 years as a city on Tuesday with its annual Springfest at Snowden Grove Park the park will be the center of entertainment carnival rides will begin on the park grounds and be available until 9 p.m Saturday evening.  The carnival features a variety of rides for all thrill levels which offers unlimited ride wristbands that can be purchased for $30 inside the carnival area.   Carnival tickets are $1 each or 24 for $20 gate admission is $10 for ages 11 and up; free for children 10 and under with free gate admission until 12 noon.  Carnival tickets again are $1 each or 24 for $20 Springfest this year again hosts the Mississippi State Barbecue Championship a dual-sanctioned event with Memphis Barbecue Network and the Kansas City Barbecue Society Over 80 teams are expected to take part.   Music for Springfest will be at the BankPlus Amphitheater on Thursday night featuring rising country stars Ian Munsick and Mackenzie Carpenter Another event for Springfest this year is the fifth annual Springfest Cup soccer tournament at the Snowden Grove Soccer Complex adjacent to the park.  Expect enhanced security measures this year gates at access points and fencing set up around certain attractions The festival celebrates the beginnings of Southaven as a city on April 15 Photo: The new sign in front of the BankPlus Amphitheater promotes concerts and city events from its location on Getwell Road Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite touted a new sign at Snowden Grove Park and repair work on Swinnea Road recently on social media addressed new signage along Getwell Road in front of the park and amphitheater and explained how dips on a new section of Swinnea Road were fixed.  The new video board signage was designed to match the appearance of the nearby walking bridge It will advertise concerts at the amphitheater and other park activities The sign will also provide public safety alerts when needed and other messages.   Olive Branch has already installed a similar-type video messaging sign welcoming drivers at the intersection of Malone and Goodman roads The old Snowden Grove sign was taken down when the pedestrian bridge was constructed.   Design and construction errors in the extension of Swinnea Road south to Church Road resulted at the time the roadway was built through low-lying and swampy terrain.  Musselwhite said dirt settling over box culverts caused soft spots in the road.  we used a new material and process called Polly foam injections to level the road subsurface and then topped it with a new surface layer of asphalt,” said Musselwhite.  By Jacob GallantPublished: Jan 2025 at 4:07 PM CSTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSOUTHAVEN (WMC) - Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is coming to Southaven soon The location will feature “a state-of-the-art sports bar multiple big-screen TVs for game-day viewing The restaurant will open at 6715 Snowden Lane and is now hiring Walk-On’s is looking to hire for more than 100 new jobs A long-running Mexican food chain has closed its last location in Mississippi On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina closed its Southaven at 6572 Airways Blvd The chain was acquired by its current owners private investment group Argonne Capital Group Argonne also owns popular chains like IHOP The last remaining On the Border location in the Memphis area is near Wolfchase Galleria at 8101 Giacosa Place On the Border has shown signs of struggle in recent months The number of locations has dropped from 157 at its peak to just 66 with the majority of those locations in Texas and other Midwest states There are also seven On the Border locations in Seoul MEMPHIS FOOD NEWS: 8 Memphis food events you won't want to miss in March, from food trucks to fundraisers Photo: The Big Lots store at 875 Main Street in Southaven on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com) A national retailer with a Southaven location has announced that it has plans to close its stores and has started the process to do so.  The Big Lots store chain Thursday announced a previously announced sale of the company to Nexus Capital Management had fallen through and Big Lots was preparing to close its remaining stores A location at 875 Main Street in Southaven is among the stores that Big Lots will close. A company news release on Thursday said it is continuing to work toward another solution which would have to take place by early January.   the Company is preparing to commence going out of business (“GOB”) sales at all remaining Big Lots store locations in the coming days to protect the value of its estate,” the news release said “The Company believes that the GOB sales will not preclude it from effectuating a going concern transaction.”  “We all have worked extremely hard and have taken every step to complete a going concern sale,” said Bruce Thorn Big Lots’ President and Chief Executive Officer “While we remain hopeful that we can close an alternative going concern transaction in order to protect the value of the Big Lots estate we have made the difficult decision to begin the GOB process.” The Company is continuing to serve customers in-store and online The Southaven store on Thursday had not posted signs of a Going Out of Business sale as yet.  There are 12 Big Lots stores in Mississippi A Mississippi woman is behind bars for allegedly helping rob multiple Walgreens stores in Tennessee According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office 25-year-old Nia Washington was questioned while in custody for unrelated charges The Southaven native admitted to being the getaway driver in four armed robberies that took place in Memphis between December 11 While Washington is now charged with four counts of aggravated robbery her partners in crime have not been arrested Video footage from multiple Walgreens stores showed at least two masked men with guns holding up stores for money Over $1,500 was stolen during the robbery spree Washington is booked at the Shelby County Jail Copyright 2025 SuperTalk Mississippi Media Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly SuperTalk Mississippi Media is Mississippi’s leader in news SuperTalk Mississippi Media covers every inch of the state Candidate matchups have taken shape for the upcoming municipal elections in DeSoto County Here are the candidates who filed to run for municipal elections in Southaven All candidates running in Southaven are registered as Republicans All candidates running in Olive Branch are registered as Republicans Leslie-Burl McLemore will not seek reelection Jacob Wilt is a reporter for The Commercial Appeal. You can reach him at jacob.wilt@commercialappeal.com. Men's Basketball Heads Up to Southaven to Face Colorado State11/15/2024 | Men's Basketball (WMC) - Three people are injured after a shooting in Southaven Southaven police responded to a shooting on South Cherry Drive Officers made the scene and found a victim with two gunshot wounds two more people arrived at the same hospital with gunshot wounds it was determined this was related to the South Cherry Drive shooting saw the car speeding off,” said a neighbor “I eased out the back and looked through the gate just to see what Some neighbors allege that this shooting may have involved teenagers though SPD would not confirm the victims’ ages If anyone has any information about this shooting, call the Southaven Police Department at 662-393-8652 or email tips@southaven.org Click here to sign up for our newsletter Click here to report a spelling or grammar error 2025-The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office today announced the conviction of James Clark Jr for trafficking methamphetamine in Southaven Clark has been sentenced to 10 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) followed by 10 years of post-release supervision (PRS) This conviction comes after work by the Southaven Police Department and prosecution led by Assistant District Attorney Ben Weathers.  “We are shielding DeSoto County families from these toxic drugs and today’s conviction is another significant step in that fight,” said District Attorney Matthew Barton “Methamphetamine is a very dangerous and addictive drug—that has ruined the lives of numerous families and their loved ones This case should serve as a stark warning to anyone else trying to distribute dangerous substances in DeSoto County: if you are caught trafficking drugs we will make you pay the price with no eligibility for parole or early release.” was found in possession of 61 dosage units of MDMA with the intent to sell The year and a half time frame between arrest prosecution and conviction highlights the ongoing need for a crime lab in DeSoto County the project has stalled due to political delays but I remain committed to ensuring that this vital resource becomes a reality for our community,” said Barton.   Photo: Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite is shown in his City Hall office as he announces for reelection 2025-We now know that three of the current city mayors in DeSoto County want to continue leading their communities Ken Adams already has declared for reelection to lead the City of Olive Branch and Chip Johnson informed DeSoto County News that he had signed his papers at 8 a.m 2 to be put on the ballot for reelection as Mayor in Hernando Darren Musselwhite revealed on social media that is running for another term as Mayor of Southaven Musselwhite went right to the point in his announcement as he stated it had been an honor to serve the city for the past 12 years.   That means only Horn Lake will have a new face in the Mayor’s Office come July 1 At least three candidates have stepped forward to replace the retiring Allen Latimer and two of them will face off in a primary on April 1.   The qualifying deadline for candidates is Jan The primary election day is April 1 and if there are any runoff elections needed that will occur on April 22.  General election day for aldermen and for mayor is on June 3 and the Secretary of State’s office notes that general elections are determined by plurality That means the winner needs only to earn the most votes and not need to have the 50 percent plus one vote majority.   Southaven police report that one person has died as a result of a traffic accident on Wednesday evening Officers were called to the scene of the crash at the intersection of Goodman Road East and Snowden Lane about 8:50 p.m. a crash that involved a motorcycle and SUV Aid was administered to the driver of the motorcycle by the officers until EMS arrived to transport the driver to Baptist-DeSoto where the driver succumbed to the injuries on arrival Police have not immediately identified the driver’s name No one in the SUV was hurt when the crash took place.   takes his shot as members of the Long Island Disc Golf Club compete at Heckscher State Park in East Islip last week Maybe you don't want to lug a bagful of drivers putters and irons around for a couple of hours Or maybe you agree with Mark Twain's observation that golf is “a good walk spoiled.” For anyone with an aversion to sand traps and water hazards the emerging sport of disc golf — played with flying saucers rather than clubs and balls — is coming to Southaven County Park in Brookhaven later this year Southaven will be Long Island's fourth disc golf course treasurer of the Long Island Disc Golf Club The others are in Heckscher State Park in East Islip Cedar Beach town golf course in Babylon and Buckskill Meadow Preserve “We consider ourselves a disc golf desert," Ebinger said "It’s really been a tough road to find new courses here.” The game, which has been on Long Island since at least 2012, when it arrived at Cedar Beach challenges players to toss a disc into a basket held aloft by a pole Also like the more familiar version of golf disc golf is won by the player who gets the disc in the bucket with the fewest throws James Mazzarella (R-Moriches) said in a telephone interview Construction could start later this spring and the course may be open this summer Mazzarella learned about the sport during a chance encounter when he was traveling with his family in Kentucky “We were walking in this park and I didn’t realize we were walking on this [disc golf] course,” he said “I texted pictures back to my office and said There'll be no additional cost to play at Southaven — only the cost of parking which is $7 on weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day Players will be expected to supply their own discs “The real benefit here is it’s fairly inexpensive to [construct the course] and really aside from needing some discs … it’s basically free,” Mazzarella said “More and more families are looking for ways to have entertainment at a reasonable cost.” The Long Island Disc Golf Club counts 150 to 200 members Players run the gamut agewise from early 20s to 70s There are regular gatherings on Thursday afternoons and Saturdays and Sundays at Heckscher — rain or shine The club runs an annual tournament at Heckscher in September One advantage of the game is its casual approach to rules and traditions There’s no attire requirement,” Ebinger said “You can play as much or as little as you want.”  Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months in collaboration with the Southaven Police Department has announced an Active Shooter Workshop has been scheduled for Thursday The workshop will be held at the Landers Center in Southaven This event aims to equip business professionals and individuals with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to an active shooter situation “We believe that proactive education and preparedness are key components in enhancing community safety,” said Southaven Police Chief Brent Vickers “By partnering with local organizations and community leaders we are committed to empowering residents with the necessary tools to protect themselves and others during a crisis.” This free workshop is open to all members of the community, but registration is mandatory. To register, visit: https://business.southavenchamber.com/events/details/active-shooter-workshop-19371  Email any inquiries to info@southavenchamber.com  “We are honored to collaborate with our esteemed partners in offering this invaluable workshop to our community,” said Southaven Chamber Event Coordinator Cristan Engelke we are committed to fostering a safer and more resilient environment for all.” Huey's Southaven location is getting a remodel with a tentative reopening date set for Nov The restaurant will receive a new bar countertop and fresh wood staining and paint in various areas The kitchen will also be upgraded with new floors The famous local burger joint has operated in the Memphis area since 1970, and currently has 10 locations in the Mid-South "We've been very fortunate to have such great success in Southaven and as a result we’re able to do these renovations and upgrades to hopefully serve even more amazing customers,” said Steve Voss HUEY'S IN THE MID-SOUTH: Huey's opens its 10th restaurant. What is Memphis burger chain's recipe for success? If you're looking to visit a Huey's while the Southaven spot is closed the chain's newest and only other DeSoto County location in Olive Branch at 8179 McGregor Crossing is still open along with eight other locations in Shelby County (WMC) - The City of Southaven has announced plans to open a warming center Sunday evening ahead of a dangerous temperature drop City officials say the Southaven Community Safe Room Sunday to anyone in need of shelter from the bitter cold “Feels-like” temperatures are expected to drop into single digits as early as Sunday afternoon and will likely remain into Dr (WMC) - The mayor of Southaven announced his re-election bid Mayor Darren Musselwhite has been in office for 12 years He announced that he would run again in a Facebook post on Wednesday afternoon The primary election for municipal candidates will be on April 1.Voters must register by March 3 The former O'Charley's in Southaven has been demolished to make way for a new restaurant Raising Cane's plans to build its first DeSoto County location at the site at 357 Goodman Road The Louisiana-based chicken fingers franchise expects to open its Southaven location in 2025; however, no specific opening date has been set at this time Raising Cane's announced two Mid-South locations during the past year, including the Goodman Road site. In June, Raising Cane's announced plans for a Memphis location near the Wolfchase Galleria The Memphis location will be adjacent to the former Bed according to construction permits filed with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development This restaurant chain started as a campus restaurant by LSU in 1996 and has become one of the fastest-growing large restaurant brands in the U.S The closest locations to Memphis that are currently open are in Oxford and Tupelo Neil Strebig is a journalist with The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at neil.strebig@commercialappeal.com, 901-426-0679 or via X/Twitter: @neilStrebig A Monday shooting incident in Southaven late Tuesday afternoon resulted in the lockdown of Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto for a brief time while an investigation was underway two of which were shot in the incident.   Southaven police answered a “shots fired” call in the area of Gallant Fox Cove and Winners Circle North about 5:15 p.m Shell casings were found in the roadway when responding officers arrived at the scene.   officers were told that two gunshot victims had gone to Baptist-DeSoto victims that matched the description of two of the suspects involved in the “shots fired” incident They were reported to be in stable condition at the hospital.   A third suspect was located at the hospital and taken into custody but because of the nature of the call and location of suspects at the hospital Baptist-DeSoto was placed in lockdown for a short time Police said all of the suspects in the case are now in custody and there is no threat to the public.   The suspects have been identified as two juveniles and ChyTearnye Williams Williams is being charged with conspiracy to commit a crime One of the juveniles is being charged with attempted murder are both being charged with conspiracy to commit a crime.  Police say the case is an ongoing investigation and more information is expected when it becomes available.   Help AARP Membership — $15 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and a subscription to AARP the Magazine.  nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age