Officials say two Mississippi State University students have died as a result of a one-vehicle accident in DeSoto County late Sunday afternoon. A third MSU student in the vehicle was critically injured and taken for treatment to Regional One Health in Memphis.
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.
On Memorial Day at 9 a.m., only a few people were on hand at Blocker Cemetery in Olive Branch to witness and honor more than 200 fallen hero veterans buried at the cemetery and at Payne Cemetery, another resting place in Olive Branch.
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.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the Olive Branch Knights of Columbus to close this year’s Memorial Day Tribute to the public. The service, set for 9 a.m. on Monday, May 25, instead will be live streamed on the city’s OBTV Comcast Channel 19. It may also be viewed live at www.obtvlive.com…
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.
The Olive Branch airport will receive part of more than $10 million appropriated to Mississippi airports by the Federal Aviation Administration for runway improvements, announced U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker and U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in a joint release.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two DeSoto County cities that had civil emergency ordinances in place as part of a response to the coronavirus pandemic have terminated those ordinances. Olive Branch and Southaven took the action during their regular Board of Aldermen meetings Tuesday evening.
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.
If you drive along an Olive Branch roadway some Saturday morning, you may come up upon her, a black trash bag in hand, occasionally spying something along the roadway and stooping down to pick it up.
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.
While the vast majority of places of worship in Mississippi plan to hold Easter and Passover services this weekend through online means and avoid hosting large groups of parishioners, one state legislator is urging state officials to protect the rights of those churches to hold services in w…
Olive Branch city officials have set a June public hearing date to consider a tax increment financing (TIF) plan for a large new development, which is being touted as a “new town center” for the city.
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.
DeSoto County officials learned Monday, April 6, that one of its employees in the County Administration Building in Hernando had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Nine youngsters, ranging in age from 11-17 years old, have been arrested in connection with a Mid-South car theft ring that has hit area dealerships in Southaven, Olive Branch, and the Memphis area.
