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Chili cook-off raises money for family of murdered restaurant worker

Chili cook-off raises money for family of murdered restaurant worker

  • Mark Randall
  • 18 hrs ago
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Tommy Carrier only worked at 10th Inning Bar & Grill at Snowden Grove for a few months. Her co-workers remembered her as being very sweet and fun to be around.

Eubanks introduces bills to criminalize abortion, forbid mandatory COVID-19 vaccination

Eubanks introduces bills to criminalize abortion, forbid mandatory COVID-19 vaccination

  • Will Stribling
  • Updated Jan 21, 2021
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MSDH reports 1,702 new cases, 64 deaths on Wednesday

MSDH reports 1,702 new cases, 64 deaths on Wednesday

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  • Updated Jan 21, 2021
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More than 105,000 Mississippians have received first doses of a coronavirus vaccine, and more than 9,000 have received both of the required doses. 

DCS reports 107 new cases, 592 new student quarantines during second week of spring semester

DCS reports 107 new cases, 592 new student quarantines during second week of spring semester

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  • Updated Jan 18, 2021
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After two weeks back to school for the second semester, DeSoto County Schools saw COVID-19 numbers that mirrored those from the end of fall semester. 

DeSoto County Sheriff's Department warns of scam

DeSoto County Sheriff's Department warns of scam

  • Staff Report
  • Updated Jan 21, 2021
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The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department is issuing an alert over a phone scam where a man is posing as one of its detectives.

Coffee Central opens new location in Hernando

Coffee Central opens new location in Hernando

  • Erin Killion
  • Jan 14, 2021
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In her coffee shops, Tina Tatum wants to create a space for gathering. Her newest space in Hernando is another place where she hopes visitors can do just that.  

‘As far as I'm concerned, Congress declared war on the American people,’ Mississippi ‘patriot’ group rallies in Hernando following Capitol riot

‘As far as I'm concerned, Congress declared war on the American people,’ Mississippi ‘patriot’ group rallies in Hernando following Capitol riot

  • Will Stribling
  • Updated Jan 11, 2021
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Between 60-75 people gathered outside the DeSoto County Courthouse on Sunday for a rally organized by a local conservative group called the Patriot Party of Mississippi. 

DCS reports 52 new cases, 290 new student quarantines during first week of spring semester

DCS reports 52 new cases, 290 new student quarantines during first week of spring semester

  • Erin Killion
  • Updated Jan 11, 2021
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As students in the DeSoto County Schools district returned to classes for the spring semester, the district saw a decrease in new cases compared to numbers reported in the final weeks of the fall semester.

Former Walls police chief pleads guilty to embezzlement charges

Former Walls police chief pleads guilty to embezzlement charges

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  • Updated Jan 11, 2021
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The former police chief of Walls pled guilty to charges of embezzlement on Friday. Herb Brewer, who served as police chief from December 2014 to February 2019, was indicted by a grand jury last February.

County Board of Supervisors fills vacant Justice Court seat

County Board of Supervisors fills vacant Justice Court seat

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  • Jan 11, 2021
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The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors appointed Judge Doug Hollowell III to the Justice Court District One seat on Monday. The seat was vacated by Judge Ken Adams last week — who served 25 years on the bench — to run for mayor of Olive Branch.

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Barbara Chatham takes over late husband’s seat on DeSoto Election Commission

Barbara Chatham takes over late husband’s seat on DeSoto Election Commission

  • Will Stribling
  • Updated Jan 6, 2021
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With photos of her late husband on the wall behind her, Barbara Chatham was sworn in as District 2 Election Commissioner by DeSoto County Circuit Clerk Dale Thompson on Monday. 

New state flag approved by state house of representatives, will now face vote in senate

New state flag approved by state house of representatives, will now face vote in senate

  • Will Stribling
  • Updated Jan 5, 2021
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On the first day of the 2021 Legislative Session, the Mississippi House of Representatives voted 119-1 to formally adopt the new state flag approved by voters in November. The measure will now move to the state Senate for a vote.

3 killed in New Year’s Day shooting in Olive Branch

  • Erin Killion
  • Updated Jan 5, 2021
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A Cordova man has been charged with first-degree murder after three people were killed in a shooting early Friday morning in Olive Branch.

Drive-by shooting in Southaven injures one person

Drive-by shooting in Southaven injures one person

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Jan 4, 2021
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A drive-by shooting injured at least one person on Monday afternoon, according to an announcement from the Southaven Police Department.

Horn Lake High School Principal Andy Orr dies

Horn Lake High School Principal Andy Orr dies

  • Erin Killion
  • Updated Jan 4, 2021
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Horn Lake High School principal Andy Orr has died, according to an announcement from DeSoto County Schools.

People over 75, first responders and educators may begin scheduling vaccinations this week

People over 75, first responders and educators may begin scheduling vaccinations this week

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Jan 4, 2021
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Mississippi will begin scheduling appointments for the next phase of the vaccination plan this week. This group, 1b, includes Mississippians age 75 and older, first responders and educators.

DeSoto County Board of Supervisors names new president

DeSoto County Board of Supervisors names new president

  • Will Stribling
  • Updated Jan 4, 2021
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The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors named District 2 Supervisor Mark Gardner as board president on Monday during their first meeting of 2021. District 5 Supervisor Michael Lee was named board vice president.

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From the archives: How the 1918 Spanish Flu affected the county

From the archives: How the 1918 Spanish Flu affected the county

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Jan 5, 2021
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Though the word “unprecedented” has been thrown around a lot in 2020, the older generations may remember stories of the last pandemic: the Spanish Flu in 1918.

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Drive-thru vaccination coming to DeSoto County next week

Drive-thru vaccination coming to DeSoto County next week

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 30, 2020
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The Mississippi State Health Department announced Wednesday that it would expand its vaccination infrastructure with 18 drive-thru locations across the state.

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County distributes, receives newly approved vaccine

County distributes, receives newly approved vaccine

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 28, 2020
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The second COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in the United States was given to health care workers at Methodist Olive Branch hospital Wednesday morning. 

Mississippi sets record for most COVID-19 deaths reported in one day

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 22, 2020
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Today the Mississippi State Health Department reported a record number of deaths from COVID-19 in a single day.

Even after vaccines arrive, pandemic remains dangerous for DeSoto County

Even after vaccines arrive, pandemic remains dangerous for DeSoto County

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 21, 2020
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Though the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in DeSoto County and Mississippi last week, the danger of the pandemic is far from over — by many measures, it’s worse than ever.

DeSoto County Schools sets new record with 125 new COVID-19 cases reported last week

DeSoto County Schools sets new record with 125 new COVID-19 cases reported last week

  • Erin Killion and Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 21, 2020
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As the fall semester comes to a close, DeSoto County Schools reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases. The district reported 125 total new cases, with 78 students and 47 staff members testing positive for the virus.

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‘The only thing keeping us from having to skip a lot of meals’: hours-long line forms at food drive

‘The only thing keeping us from having to skip a lot of meals’: hours-long line forms at food drive

  • Will Stribling
  • Updated Dec 28, 2020
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Cars wrapped around The Landers Center in Southaven on Wednesday morning as people waited for the chance at getting a few boxes of groceries from Sacred Heart Southern Missions’ food pantry. 

Long-term care facilities next in line for vaccine shipments

Long-term care facilities next in line for vaccine shipments

  • Will Stribling
  • Dec 18, 2020
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The process for getting COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Mississippi long-term care facilities has begun, according to State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs. 

DeSoto County’s first COVID-19 vaccines given on Wednesday

DeSoto County’s first COVID-19 vaccines given on Wednesday

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 17, 2020
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The first COVID-19 vaccines in DeSoto County were given to front-line health care workers on Wednesday afternoon at Baptist DeSoto Hospital.

DeSoto County’s first COVID-19 vaccines given on Wednesday

DeSoto County’s first COVID-19 vaccines given on Wednesday

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 17, 2020
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The first COVID-19 vaccines in DeSoto County were given to front-line health care workers on Wednesday afternoon at Baptist DeSoto Hospital.

Tracie’s Texas Salsa to be available at Bazar’s Bakery after food law confusion

Tracie’s Texas Salsa to be available at Bazar’s Bakery after food law confusion

  • Erin Killion
  • Dec 17, 2020
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After some confusion about the Mississippi Cottage Food Law, Tracie’s Texas Salsa is shifting from its original home on Facebook to the Bazar’s Bakery storefront. 

School district lowers quarantine requirement for students in accordance with new CDC guidance

School district lowers quarantine requirement for students in accordance with new CDC guidance

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 15, 2020
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The DeSoto County School Board held a special meeting on Tuesday to update the quarantine protocols for the school district, meaning students who have been exposed to COVID-19 may quarantine for as few as seven days in some circumstances.

DeSoto County’s first COVID-19 vaccines to be given Wednesday

DeSoto County’s first COVID-19 vaccines to be given Wednesday

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 16, 2020
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The first COVID-19 vaccines in DeSoto County are expected to be given Wednesday.

DeSoto County Schools expect 600 more students to return to in-person classes in January

DeSoto County Schools expect 600 more students to return to in-person classes in January

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 14, 2020
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About 600 students in the DeSoto County school system are expected to return to classrooms in January for the first time this school year.

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Child abandoned at Southaven Goodwill store

Child abandoned at Southaven Goodwill store

  • Will Stribling
  • Updated Dec 14, 2020
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UPDATE 3:32 p.m. The child has been identified and is currently in the custody of Child Protective Services  SPD is still following up on all leads concerning the suspects who abandoned the child.

Mississippi’s first COVID-19 vaccine to be given Monday afternoon

Mississippi’s first COVID-19 vaccine to be given Monday afternoon

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 14, 2020
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The first COVID-19 vaccine in Mississippi will be given this afternoon at 1:00, according to a tweet from State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs.

96 new cases, over 500 new student quarantines in DeSoto County schools

96 new cases, over 500 new student quarantines in DeSoto County schools

  • Erin Killion and Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 14, 2020
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As the school semester comes to a close, DeSoto County Schools reported a decrease in the number of new COVID-19 cases and quarantines in students. The district reported 96 total new cases, with 54 students and 42 staff members testing positive for the virus.

DeSoto County sees 20% more deaths than usual so far this year

DeSoto County sees 20% more deaths than usual so far this year

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 16, 2020
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DeSoto County has seen significantly more total deaths so far this year than recent years.

Hernando wards back in balance, but not for long

Hernando wards back in balance, but not for long

  • Will Stribling
  • Updated Dec 10, 2020
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Redistricting took Aldermen four years and cost over $60,000

Vaccines are on the way, not enough to stop current crisis, Dobbs says

Vaccines are on the way, not enough to stop current crisis, Dobbs says

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 10, 2020
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Dobbs said that it is possible that 1000 people in the state die before the end of the year, if enough people continue to ignore safety guidelines like wearing masks or avoiding public gatherings.

Hernando drive-thru Christmas parade approved for next week

Hernando drive-thru Christmas parade approved for next week

  • Will Stribling
  • Updated Dec 10, 2020
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During a special meeting Monday night, the Hernando Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Julie Hopkins’ plan for a “reverse Christmas parade.” 

Against Dobbs’ warnings, churches continue services in person

Against Dobbs’ warnings, churches continue services in person

  • Erin Killion
  • Updated Dec 10, 2020
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In a Tuesday press conference, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs reiterated the dangers in attending large gatherings as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens in the state. Still, church services are continuing as normal across the county. 

Southaven scores 0 on equality index

Southaven scores 0 on equality index

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 10, 2020
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Southaven was rated lower than any other municipality in the state and below 99.7% of cities nationwide surveyed in a new LGBTQ equality index.

Methodist Olive Branch expands ICU bed capacity to meet historic demand

Methodist Olive Branch expands ICU bed capacity to meet historic demand

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 8, 2020
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Methodist Olive Branch Hospital has nearly doubled its ICU bed capacity, according to data from the state health department.

Hernando wards will not change for special election in January

  • Will Stribling
  • Dec 8, 2020
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A special election to fill the Ward 1 seat on the Hernando Board of Aldermen will be held on Jan. 19, 2021. The seat was previously held by Elhanan “Sonny” Bryant, who died on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Pollution in DeSoto County linked to increased COVID-19 mortality rate, national study says

Pollution in DeSoto County linked to increased COVID-19 mortality rate, national study says

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 8, 2020
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The pollution that DeSoto County residents have been exposed to could contribute to their risk of being susceptible to COVID-19, according to new research from Harvard University.

DeSoto County Schools reports 99 new cases, 369 new student quarantines

DeSoto County Schools reports 99 new cases, 369 new student quarantines

  • Erin Killion and Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 7, 2020
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After a week off for Thanksgiving, DeSoto County Schools reported a decrease in the number of new COVID-19 cases and quarantines in students. The district reported 99 total new cases, with 66 students and 33 staff members testing positive for the virus.

Part of county at risk of losing sewage services

  • Will Stribling
  • Dec 4, 2020
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Most of Southaven and Horn Lake have enjoyed cheap sewage treatment from the city of Memphis for decades, and DeSoto County officials are fighting to keep it that way. 

DeSoto County faces ICU shortages as virus spreads faster than ever

DeSoto County faces ICU shortages as virus spreads faster than ever

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 3, 2020
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How a local mom is trying to save the Hernando Christmas Parade

How a local mom is trying to save the Hernando Christmas Parade

  • Erin Killion and Will Stribling
  • Dec 3, 2020
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Following the cancellation of the Hernando Christmas parade, some residents have joined to come up with a creative, safe alternative. The solution, a “reverse parade,” addresses the COVID-19 related concerns of holding a parade, but it also comes with its own set of logistical hurdles. 

New health department guidance to avoid sporting events will not change DSC policies for athletics

New health department guidance to avoid sporting events will not change DSC policies for athletics

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 3, 2020
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DeSoto County Schools will not change policies on sporting events in response to the state department of health’s new recommendation that Mississippians not attend sporting events or other social gatherings.

Record-high average new daily cases leads to expanded testing in DeSoto County

Record-high average new daily cases leads to expanded testing in DeSoto County

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Dec 2, 2020
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After a record-setting week of new daily cases, the state health department expanded COVID-19 testing in DeSoto County. 

Over 10,000 infected. Over 100 dead. No end in sight in DeSoto County.

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Nov 30, 2020
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DeSoto County has now reported over 10,000 people infected with COVID-19 since March, and over 100 DeSoto County residents have died from the virus since it first entered the county.

DeSoto County is out of ICU beds, Dobbs says Tuesday

DeSoto County is out of ICU beds, Dobbs says Tuesday

  • Daniel Payne
  • Updated Nov 25, 2020
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Update: As of Wednesday morning, new data from Baptist DeSoto Hospital now show four open ICU beds. Across the entire Methodist LeBonheur hospital system, three ICU beds remain available. This is only a snapshot of availability, as beds become occupied and available throughout the day.

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