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Health Care
Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto is a 339-bed hospital that offers diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitation services. In 2001 the hospital completed an expansion project that nearly doubled its size, expanded its labor and delivery services, and added open-heart surgery and radiation therapy. In December 2002 the hospital opened its Outpatient Diagnostic Center and Women’s Center within the hospital, which houses diagnostic equipment such as DeSoto County’s first open MRI, an advanced CT scanner and ultrasound equipment. In November 2006 Baptist officials completed a $175 million dollar expansion project. The expansion included a 400,000 square foot, 11-story bed tower that added more than 100 acute and critical care beds to the facility. It also added a new and expanded emergency department, more operating suites and space for future addition.
http://www.baptistonline.org/facilities/desoto
Attractions
Annual Spring Festival and Barbecue Cook-Off
Held the last weekend in April The Springfest is attended my more visitors and participants than any other event in Mississippi. One of its main attractions is the Mississippi State Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Teams from all over the U.S. gather to have fun and compete to win which gives them automatic entry into the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest the following year.
There is live musical entertainment, a car show, business expos, arts and crafts displays and a Happy Birthday Southaven ceremony.
The City of Southaven is known for its excellent parks system. Snowden Grove Park is the nation’s largest youth baseball complex and hosts several major baseball tournaments from across the United States. Central Park is the City’s newest park. Its 155 acres include a 20 acre lake for fishing and small watercraft, walking trails, and picnic areas. Camping areas will be added in the future.
Lakes
Sardis Lake (662-563-4531)
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Bath House
Boat Ramp
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Cabins
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Camping (developed)
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Camping (primitive)
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Fishing
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Nature Trail
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Picnic Shelters
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Rentals
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Skiing
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Swimming
Arkabutla Lake (662-562-6261)
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Bath House
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Boat House
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Camping (developed)
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Camping (primitive)
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Fishing
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Nature Trail
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Picnic Shelters
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Sailing
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Skiing
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Swimming
Golf
- Hernando Hills Country Club (662-429-8176)
1000 Bradley Drive
Private 18 holes
- Cherokee Valley Golf Club (662-893-4444)
6635 Crumpler Blvd.
Public 18 holes
- Holiday Golf Club (662-895-3537)
11300 Goodman Road
Semi-Private 18 holes
- Olive Branch Country Club (662-895-1555)
7558 Germantown Road Ext.
Private 18 holes
- Plantation Golf Club (662-895-3530)
9425 Plantation Road
Public 18 holes
- Wedgewood Golf Club (901-521-8275)
5206 Tournament Drive
Semi-Private 18 holes
Local Area Attractions
Southaven Chamber of Commerce
8700 Northwest Drive
Southaven, MS 38671
662-342-6114 or
1-800-272-6551
www.southavenchamber.com
Taxes & Cost of Living
The 7% sales tax rate in DeSoto County is lower than across the state line in Memphis. When it comes to taxes, Mississippi is tax-friendly to retirees. Qualified retirement income is exempt from state income tax and Social Security is not taxed, regardless of total income. Persons 65 years of age and older are exempt from ad valorem taxes up to $75,000 of the market value on their primary residence.
Retirement
Sherry Bennett
Senior Services Coordinator & Retirement Director
662-895-1138
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