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Southaven, Mississippi

Located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, Southaven was established in 1980. Just across the state line from Memphis — a suburb in Mississippi. One of the fastest-growing cities in Mississippi.
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Founded 1980 | Population 55,000 | Peak 55,000 (2024) | County DeSoto County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Southaven, Mississippi

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1980 Founded: Southaven was founded in DeSoto County.
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1980 Incorporated: Memphis suburb.
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1980 Postwar Growth: Southaven grew rapidly during the postwar suburban expansion.
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2010 Largest in MS: Briefly largest city in Mississippi.
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Latest News in Southaven

Jul 31, 2026
Mother Gets Text From Friend Asking If She Knows Her Daughter Is Dating A ‘Black Person’, Her Response Goes Viral 
In the heartland of Mississippi, a mom is making waves on social media, pushing back against judgment that reached her doorstep re…
May 23, 2016
Republican Landslide Projected Ahead Mississippi Elections
Jackson, Mississippi (May 23, 2016) – As voters geared up for key elections in the state, polls pointed to a commanding Republic…
Feb 8, 2016
New Food Stamp Restrictions Begin Implementation Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – On February 8, 2016, Mississippi rolled out new restrictions for its food stamp program, marking a significant …
Jan 16, 2016
Mississippi Cop Recounts Efforts Save Man Burning Car Wreck
Jackson, Mississippi – On a chilly January night in 2016, a local police officer shared a gripping account of his desperate figh…
Jan 6, 2016
Mississippi Lawmakers Fail Change Flag
Jackson, Mississippi (January 6, 2016) – Mississippi lawmakers hit a roadblock on Wednesday when they failed to pass a bill that…
Dec 2, 2015
Mississippi Governor Stands Proclaiming April Confederate Heritage Month
Jackson, Mississippi – On December 2, 2015, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant dug in his heels over a controversial decision to d…

Complete Historical Timeline

1980 Culture
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1980 Government
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1980 Culture
Postwar Growth
2010 Business
Largest in MS

Did You Know?

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Just across the state line from Memphis — a suburb in Mississippi.
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One of the fastest-growing cities in Mississippi.
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Briefly surpassed Jackson as the largest city in Mississippi.
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Southaven is located in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
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Southaven was founded in 1980.

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Famous People from Southaven, Mississippi

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Greg Davis (Mississippi politician)
Politician · Born Feb 22, 1966 · Age 60
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Brandin Echols
Football Player · Born Oct 16, 1997 · Age 28
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Reagan Rust
Ice Hockey Player · Born Feb 25, 1997 · Age 29
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Christian Saulsberry
Gridiron Football Player · Born Dec 12, 1997 · Died Dec 17, 2022 (age 25)
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Ashley Henley
Teacher, Politician · Born May 17, 1981 · Died Jun 13, 2021 (age 40)
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