A bullet in the leg. A pet black bear. A high-stakes poker game. 3,000 acres of farmland.
The City of Hernando animal shelter needs to build a new facility, but is lacking the funds to do so, according to officials at the shelter. The shelter is home to dozens of furry friends who have long been outgrowing the space.
Krislyn Hirsch has been here since the beginning. After deciding in college to change her original plan of medical school, she knew she still wanted to work in health care but wasn’t sure how.
Over 450 cars gathered this year to watch fireworks on Labor Day weekend to support the Palmer Home for Children, a faith-based organization that aids children who come from from difficult environments.
The 21st annual Crystal Ball charity event will be held virtually in 2021. The gala, which usually hosts around 1,200 guests, is put on by the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi to celebrate charitable works of Mississippians throughout the year.
Coverage of the coronavirus pandemic is vital, but those working to combat the virus each day are sometimes lost in the frenzy. In this weekly series, Behind The Front Lines, we meet the people working diligently through the pandemic.
Renee Burton found her way to nursing through a unique path. She grew up knowing she wanted to help people in some way, but it wasn’t until after she had a family that she made the decision to go to nursing school — a decision that would change her life and so many of her future patients’ li…
Coverage of the coronavirus pandemic is vital, but those working to combat the virus each day are sometimes lost in the frenzy. In this weekly series, Behind The Front Lines, we meet the people working diligently through the pandemic.
Coverage of the coronavirus pandemic is vital, but those working to combat the virus each day are sometimes lost in the frenzy. In this weekly series, Behind The Front Lines, we meet the people working diligently through the pandemic.
A worship service to support healthcare workers was held outside of Baptist Memorial Hospital DeSoto on Tuesday evening. The service, which was put on by GatHER Leadership and Worship Teams, Brown Missionary Baptist Church, THOI Churches and the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, included prayer…
I have finally decided I am going to lose weight. The dreaded “D” word. I want to see my grandson graduate from high school. My son and daughter-in-law have committed to losing weight for their son. They want to be healthy parents. I jumped on the bandwagon. Never did like to be left out of …
I have finally decided I am going to lose weight. The dreaded “D” word. I want to see my grandson graduate from hitgh school. My son and daughter-in-law have committed to losing weight for their son. They want to be healthy parents. I jumped on the bandwagon. Never did like to be left out of…
Aside from the neighborhood variety of fireworks that have already started firing off around DeSoto County as the Fourth of July approaches, the official sparkling and resonating lighted celebrations of Independence Day in the county this year will be more muted than in past years.
Some things are too good to last. I long for the days when I could whip into a gas station and have my tank filled, under the hood checked, tires gauged and windshields cleaned. All this happened in five minutes — service with a smile and I never had to leave my comfy seat behind the wheel. …
Sacred Heart Southern Missions held what it called a “Pop-Up Mobile Food Pantry” to help those needing food in DeSoto County at Christ the King Catholic Church in Southaven. About 40 volunteers joined SHSM staff to distribute 500 boxes of food to those in need through the drive-up activity. …
Avery Handley, a 2020 graduate of Hernando High School, has been awarded the Optimist Club of Hernando’s Outstanding Student Scholarship award. Handley is the recipient of a $1,500 scholarship for her studies at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
When life hands you a lemon, don’t choke on it.
Recent happenings in DeSoto County
A parade took place for residents of the Landmark of DeSoto nursing home who otherwise couldn’t celebrate Mother’s Day due to coronavirus.
Many firefighters and first responders, such these Horn Lake firefighters, take precautions against coronavirus as they remain stationed and ready to assist where needed.
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