 | Southaven Residents Cleaning Up from Storm Damage
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis called a state of emergency during the worst point of the storm. People across the city reported flooding in their homes. Watch Video
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 | Musselwhite Wins GOP Bid for Southaven Mayor's Race
Darren Musselwhite is officially in the running as Southaven's next mayor after securing his candidacy in Tuesday night's Republican primary run-off election.
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 | Southaven Mayor Running For Re-election In Midst of Legal Troubles
The Southaven mayor's civil trial over whether he misspent $170,000 taxpayer dollars was just continued until October. His criminal trial begins mid-August. In the midst of all this, Davis is running for re-election. Watch Video
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 | Judge Ends Greg Davis' Civil Trial, to Reconvene in October
A Jackson, Mississippi judge abruptly ended the civil trial for Southaven Mayor Greg Davis, but it's not over. Judge Dewayne Thomas ended court early on Friday; the trial will reconvene in mid-October. Before that, Davis' lawyers presented their side of the case. Watch Video
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 | Southaven GOP Mayoral Candidates to Face Runoff Election
It's uncertain who will challenge incumbent Greg Davis as Southaven's next mayor since there was no clear winner in Tuesday's primary election.
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 | Southaven Mayor's Civil Trial to Reconvene
Next week is a big one for Southaven Mayor Greg Davis. That is when we expect to finally have a concrete answer on whether the mayor misspent hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars. Watch Video
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 | City Clerk Testifies in Southaven Mayor's Civil Trial
In the civil trial of Southaven Mayor Greg Davis, now the judge has jumped in with is own questions. He asked the city clerk Wednesday about why Davis never turned in receipts.
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 | Mayor Greg Davis Testifies, Defends City Spending in Civil Trial
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis took the stand Thursday in his civil trial, which reconvened Monday in Jackson, Mississippi. Watch Video
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 | Voters Confused by Bigamist, Alderman Candidate with Same Name
Self confessed bigamist and former Oakland, Tennessee mayor Scott Ferguson is back in the spotlight - at least his name is. There's another Scott Ferguson running for Alderman in Southaven, Mississippi, and he's hoping voters can keep it all straight. Watch Video
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 | Documentation Under Fire at Southaven Mayor's Civil Trial
In day two of the Southaven mayor's civil trial in Jackson, Mississippi, his lawyer spent the entire morning arguing that no wrongdoing had taken place. The state auditor has demanded that Mayor Greg Davis repay more than $170,000, money Davis is accused of spending on himself.
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 | Southaven Police Offer "Safe Surrender" Program
Monday and Thursday, police are dismissing charges for people with outstanding warrants. Watch Video
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 | Southaven's Top Two Republicans in Runoff for Mayor's Race
Southaven's Republican candidate for mayor will either be a police officer or a local insurance agent. Watch Video
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 | 2012 Full of Legal Woes for Southaven Mayor Greg Davis
It's been a year filled with legal troubles, unanswered questions and plenty of ups and downs for Southaven, Mississippi and its mayor, Greg Davis. Watch Video
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 | Working Together Key when Crime Crosses State Lines
Memphis and Southaven police are two different departments, but often work as one team. Watch Video
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 | Construction on High-End Southaven Outlet Mall Delayed
What's the hold up? Mid-South shoppers want to know what's happening with the outlet mall being built in Southaven. It was first supposed to open this fall, then early 2014. Now it looks like there are more delays. Watch Video
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 | Taxpayers Billed For Southaven Mayor's Civil Trial
The trial to determine if the mayor must repay misspent taxpayer money comes with a price tag of its own. The city is footing the bill for many of the witnesses.
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 | Southaven Neighborhood Dealing With Rat Infestation
Homeowners complained to the city, but there's not an easy answer to getting rid of the rats. That's because the rodents are believed to be coming from an abandoned house. The city's trying to find the owners. Until they do, they can't legally enter the home. Watch Video
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 | Southaven Mayor's Spending Trial Continued to May
He's accused of misspending taxpayer money, and after hours of testimony the court is no closer to a decision in Southaven Mayor Greg Davis' civil trial. The case is continued to May, so it will be months before it's resolved. Watch Video
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 | Southaven Mayor Greg Davis Will Not Seek Re-Election
Greg Davis announced he will not seek re-election for a fifth term as the mayor of Southaven.
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 | He's Back: Greg Davis Officially Running for Southaven Mayor
In January he said he wasn't going to run for office anymore but in the last few weeks he changed his mind. Three things Davis says that changed his mind: countless supporters, his family, and prayer. Watch Video
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 | Southaven Alderman Found Guilty of DUI
A judge has found Southaven Alderman Rickey Jobes guilty of DUI.
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 | What's Next for Greg Davis
Politics is the only career Davis has known. He's a little anxious about starting something new, but mainly excited. Watch Video
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 | Southaven Police Searching for Identity Thief
Southaven police are searching for a woman who used a stolen identity to fraudulently purchase thousands of dollars of merchandise at local businesses.
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 | Southaven PD Sees Success From Street Crimes Unit
Officers estimate more than 20 percent of Southaven residents live in an apartment complex. They say it was a natural choice to dedicate officers to patrol them. Watch Video
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 | Civil Trial Begins for Southaven Mayor Greg Davis
It's a 'who's who' of Southaven city leaders in Jackson, Mississippi as Southaven Mayor Greg Davis' civil trial gets underway. At issue is the more than $70,000 of taxpayer money the state auditor claims Davis must repay. Watch Video
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 | Busy Election Season Begins in Southaven
The new year will bring new choices for Southaven, Mississippi. 2013's election season is expected to be the city's busiest. Watch Video
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 | Southaven Community Battling Sinkholes, Flooding
A Southaven subdivision is being taken over by sink holes and flooding. Neighbors are fed up, but the city is promising action. Watch Video
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 | Greg Davis Leaving Office for Family, Critics Not a Factor
Davis tells abc24.com the decision to quit politics wasn't an easy one, calling it the toughest he's made in his life. He's spent 23 years in government service, the last 16 of those years as mayor. Watch Video
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 | Money Questions Surround Southaven Senior Center Project
All Southaven aldermen voted to move forward with plans for a new senior center this week. Mayor Greg Davis vetoed a measure that would have required board approval each step of the way. Watch Video
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 | Mid-South Couple Opens Popcorn Store in Southaven
It's a typical movie munchie that one Mid-South couple now sells full-time. They've set up shop in Southaven making popcorn for a living. Watch Video
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 | Southaven Collects Thousands from Warrant Program
Cops gave misdemeanor offenders with outstanding warrants the opportunity to pay their fines and avoid jail. The program was so successful, other law enforcement agencies want in.
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 | Shoppers Expected to Drive for Southaven Outlet Mall
Locals can't wait, and they're not the only ones. Shoppers are expected to come from states away. Watch Video
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 | Southaven PD Has New Tool to Help Deter Criminals
Officers are putting their eyes to the sky. The police department started using its first ever SkyCop. The machine was installed last week right before Thanksgiving. Officers believe it's worth every penny it cost. Watch Video
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 | Citizens Pose More Questions for Southaven Mayor
Many are concerned and curious about recent filings by the mayor's ex-wife. They accuse Greg Davis of altering his pay records during the couple's divorce in 2010. Watch Video
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 | Judge Calls Greg Davis Hearing 'Wasted 2 Hours'
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis will keep his full paycheck for now, after the judge at Thursday's hearing on the state garnishing his wages told attorneys on both sides, "You've wasted two hours."
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 | Southaven Mayor Greg Davis Asks Court to Return $96K
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis has asked a Hinds County judge to return to him the $96,000 he paid to the state amid allegations of misspending city money.
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 | Southaven Fugitives Possibly in Memphis
Southaven police are asking for your help to find two wanted suspects.
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 | Southaven Mayor Greg Davis Files Suit Against Auditor, City
Davis and his lawyer have filed two claims. One is a restraining order to prevent the state from seizing the mayor's pay. The second claim is against the city saying the board has illegally taken the mayor's money. Watch Video
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 | Davis Responds to Allegations of Misconduct with City Employees
Southaven's former human resources director is accused of altering the mayor's paycheck at Davis' order. That same employee is also financially involved with the mayor. Davis says all dealings are on the up and up. Watch Video
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 | September Court Date Set for Southaven Mayor Greg Davis
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis' court date on charges of unlawfully passing a school bus has been reset for Sept. 13.
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 | Southaven Police Chase Ends in Memphis
A Mississippi man caught speeding is now in custody after he refused to pull over, rammed two police cruisers and took off on a chase across state lines. Watch Video
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 | Southaven Mayor Offers Partial Explanation of Paycheck Change
Call it Paycheck-Gate. New questions in Southaven over Mayor Greg Davis, his paycheck, and who knew what, and when, related to the Mayor's divorce. Watch Video
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 | Southaven, Olive Branch Budgets Include Raises, No Tax Increases
It's budget time in north Mississippi. Both Olive Branch and Southaven's preliminary budgets are ready, and there's good news for taxpayers in both cities. Watch Video
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 | Mid-South Wounded Warriors Rallying This Weekend
The Mid-South Rally for the Wounded Warrior Project will be paying tribute to local veterans who've sacrificed their health for our freedom. Organizers want every one of them to know they aren't forgotten.
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 | Teen Caught with Gun at Southaven Middle School
A student at Southaven Middle School was arrested after he brought a gun with him to school on Thursday.
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 | Southaven Mayor Greg Davis to Keep Paychecks, Pay Bond
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis will not have his wages garnished. A judge ruled in favor of the mayor Friday, granting a temporary injunction against the state auditor.
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 | Mississippi Murder Case Could Go to Trial for 4th Time
Justin Thomas has been tried three times for the 2008 murder of a 16-year old. A jury can't agree on whether he acted in self defense. This fall the case could go to trial for the fourth time. Watch Video
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 | Judge Halts Garnishment of Southaven Mayor's Pay
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis will keep getting his full paycheck for now, after a judge stopped the state auditor from garnishing the mayor's salary until a hearing scheduled for next week.
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 | Mayor Davis Found Guilty of School Bus, Blue Lights Violations
A judge found Southaven Mayor Greg Davis guilty of two misdemeanor charges of passing a school bus and illegal use of flashing blue lights. Watch Video
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 | Study, Plan to Improve Traffic Jams on I-55 by Landers Center
There's only one exit at Church Road for thousands of cars to get to the Landers Center. The highway backs up quickly. Watch Video
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