Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Southaven public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in public safety
xAI/SpaceX Land Swap and $40 Million Police-Fire Training Investment
The board authorized engineering work for the new police and fire training facility — drainage and road access on undeveloped property — a first step toward construction.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
October was proclaimed Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Southaven, honoring survivors and encouraging screening.
Opioid settlement funds directed to county mental health crisis center
Southaven will put at least $35,000 of its opioid settlement money into Desoto County's planned crisis center near the new jail, so police have a local place to take people in mental-health crisis instead of long transports to places like Corinth.
Citizen Agenda Rules Formalization
The city wants to codify how the citizen agenda works: sign up by noon Friday, three minutes each, 15 minutes total, address the board as a whole. It was held for a month so aldermen can send suggestions.
New Fire Chief Trey Bledsoe
Chief Scallions retires June 30 after 34 years with Southaven and 36 in fire service.
Fire Station 3 addition
The Board awarded a $288,150 contract to Murphy and Sons for the fire station bed hall addition — a step toward improving fire service facilities on the city's south side.
Generator project rebid
The ice storm knocked out City Hall's generator, and the mayor says replacement plus temporary rental will cost about $250,000 — no budget amendment needed, just transfers from other line items.