More than 150 people gathered in front of the Hernando courthouse Friday night for a peaceful protest against police brutality and systemic racism.
Mississippi’s drivers license stations, including Nesbit and Olive Branch in DeSoto County, are about to reopen under specific guidelines, announced Gov. Tate Reeves in Wednesday’s press briefing in Jackson.
Family and friends are mourning the loss of two young men who died in a single-vehicle crash in DeSoto County Sunday. A third young man also in the wreck remains hospitalized at Regional One Health in Memphis.
About 500 families were helped in their food needs when Sacred Heart Southern Missions set up a mobile food distribution at Southaven’s Christ the King Catholic Church last week.
The DeSoto County Animal Shelter and its puppy population are getting a “boost” of sorts, thanks to a young woman working toward achieving her Eagle Scout award.
Saturday morning of the last weekend in May saw DeSoto County participation in an effort to distribute as many free face masks as possible.
Olive Branch location now identified.
Gov. Tate Reeves announced his Safer At Home order will end on June 1 to be replaced by new guidance for the next stage of economic recovery for Mississippi.
Northwest Mississippi Community College President, Dr. Michael Heindl (left) and Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Patti Gordon (right) welcomed Jackie Myrick of Southaven to campus May 12 as she presided at her first meeting after being elected president of the college’s Alumn…
DeSoto County small businesses got a little boost on Saturday with the first of a recurring series of promotions aimed at pushing the need to shop locally.
From left, Southaven Police Capt. Greg Smorowski, Southaven Police Officers Brett Logazino and Jason Asbury, Hernando Police Officer Falando Marion, and Horn Lake Police Officer Jason Cooper light their squad car blue lights Monday evening at the I-269/Getwell Road interchange. They were amo…
Plans are underway for a full slate of classes in all educational programs for the Fall 2020 semester at Northwest Mississippi Community College, Northwest President Dr. Michael Heindl has announced.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves Friday has again added more time to his “Safer At Home” executive order, which is now in effect until June 1 at 8 a.m. It was to expire on Monday, May 25.
Early Monday evening on Memorial Day, travelers on some major highways in Mississippi might see the flashing lights of a law enforcement patrol cruiser. However, the flashing lights are not being used because a traffic violator has been pulled over.
Traditional high school graduation ceremonies at the Landers Center in Southaven this year will not take place for the senior class of DeSoto County high schools. Supt. Cory Uselton Thursday, May 21 announced that each school will plan instead to have smaller ceremonies on their campuses.
DeSoto County Supervisors have announced that the Star Landing Road Bridge Replacement Project is on target for completion this summer.
Legendary football coach Robert Pool still wonders about the fate of the young men he coached at Hernando High School in the late 1960s, mere boys who went off to fight in the jungles of Vietnam.
The coronavirus pandemic has not put Northwest Mississippi home sales in quarantine, according to the Northwest Mississippi Association of Realtors (NWMAR). Homes continue to be sold and the median price for home sales in DeSoto County has grown.
Sanitation collection services will be affected by the Memorial Day holiday.
Your favorite places to eat have begun to reopen after a tough month or more of business. When the coronavirus pandemic first appeared, state orders had kept dining areas closed and forced some restaurants to close completely or start only offering curbside pickup or delivery of their meals.
This week typically starts the finalizing of plans for high school seniors set to graduate and move into another phase of their life. Graduation ceremonies, parties, family gatherings are all about to happen. But not so much for many this year.
Vicki Jones of Horn Lake prepares to donate blood during a drive held Monday at Tanger Outlets in Southaven. The American Red Cross blood drive stop collected 27 pints of blood from the Monday visit.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves Friday, May 8 announced the next stage for the state to continue safely reopening the state's economy while protecting public health.
There will be seven new principals at schools in DeSoto County when the 2020-21 year officially begins on July 1.
Northpoint Christian School (NCS) of Southaven has announced it now offers a virtual tour as a way for potential students and parents to learn about the school and the admissions process without ever setting foot on campus for an in-person visit.
The Landers Center in Southaven was the site Wednesday, May 6 for the public to receive a test to determine if they were either infected or not infected by the coronavirus, or possibly carrying it in their bodies.
The Landers Center in Southaven was the site Wednesday, May 6 for the public to receive a test to determine if they were either infected or not infected by the coronavirus, or possibly carrying it in their bodies.
Last Thursday, April 30 was a pretty big day in the life of one young Andrew Galloway, who lives with his family on the very eastern edge of DeSoto County near Byhalia.
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi (CFNM) has been awarded a grant of $100,000 for its FEED Northwest Mississippi fund from the Walton Family Foundation.
This is National Tourism Week and we can all say we’ve not had one quite so unique in many a year. There should be big celebrations, events, and road trips going on but instead, we’re doing virtual road trips and dreaming of where we want to go when we have the chance.
Two Boil Water Alerts have been issued in the past week by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) for areas in DeSoto County.
Parents of graduating seniors in DeSoto County Schools (DCS) high schools have been informed by the school district that the scheduled graduation ceremonies set for later in May have been postponed.
Updates on COVID-19 cases, DeSoto County response.
COVID-19: What is it? Depending on who you ask, you will get various answers. Ask the average person on the street and you'll get responses like, “I'm not sure, just that it's a virus,” or “I've heard it's a type of flu.” Ask a medical practitioner and you may get the answer, “It's a now-glo…
At a time when high school and college seniors are supposed to be getting fitted for their caps and gowns and making the other preparations toward celebrating their graduation, the coronavirus pandemic has cruelly taken those memories away from them.
DeSoto County government buildings have been reopened by the Board of Supervisors, which took the action during a meeting Monday morning, April 27, in Hernando.
They have been appearing at street corners all across DeSoto County in the past few weeks. You may have also seen them lining sidewalks in residential areas. The gardens and displays exude a sense of excitement, freedom… and yes, even innocence.
In the past few years, Chris Fleming has led Lewisburg High School to become the top high school in the state of Mississippi.
After one month, Northpoint Christian School officials are pleased with the progress of its remote learning program for students now learning at home.
Business with DeSoto County will continue to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic for the time being.
Paid administrative leave for all DeSoto County School District (DCS) employees has been continued through Friday, May 22, which is the final work day for teachers.
A man serving time after a conviction in DeSoto County has died in the hospital at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves Friday, April 17 announced that he is extending the statewide shelter-in-place by seven days, while providing some ability for “non-essential” businesses to safely make sales. Reeves' new executive order extends the expiration date of his previous order to Monday…
Opening late this spring, Trinity Health Center will provide high quality, cost effective, compassionate primary healthcare to the working underserved/underinsured of DeSoto County and recently hired its part-time Medical Doctor to spearhead its patient care efforts.
Contingency plans for possible summer commencement programs at local schools.
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi (CFNM) has launched Phase II of its FEED Northwest Mississippi Fund, thanks to the Dan and Margaret Maddox Foundation, of Hernando, increasing their matching gift to $55,000.
In an effort to keep DeSoto County clean and beautiful, even in the midst of a pandemic, county officials have declared this week to be Spring Cleanup Week. While still allowing for social distancing, the effort has involved placing 14 dumpsters at locations across the county for residents t…
Progress was made Monday as the cleanup began from Sunday’s strong storms that came through DeSoto County. In some cases, more will need to be done to get things back to normal.
High-speed internet is no longer a privilege; it’s a necessity in today’s world. It’s also a necessity not available to many residents in DeSoto County.
A sojourner, a traveler passed through DeSoto County recently on his way to Alaska. No big deal, you say? Well, you'd be wrong. He's on an epic journey with a passionate purpose in mind.
When Palmer Home first opened its doors on March 13, 1895, the world was a different place. The United States was starting to see the light at the end of a two-year recession and the Treasury had, just days before, avoided a run on gold that had launched the country into panic.