For the past week, from schools, to hospitals, and city governments, in many ways, DeSoto County residents have paused to reflect and remember the servicemen and women, past and present, who have fought to defend our country.
It’s called a “hidden gem,” tucked away in the far reaches of DeSoto County. The Hernando DeSoto River Park west of Lake Cormorant is home to a shelter in front of the lapping waters of the Mississippi River and other amenities for residents and visitors to come watch ships travel Ol’ Man Ri…
The Northwest Mississippi Association of REALTORS® (NWMAR) held a silent auction and with the proceeds presented a check for $620 to Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center, which is a non-profit agency that provides a safe and child-friendly space for child victims of abuse and assault to tell…
The Hernando Optimist Club recently presented a $1,000 check to the Historic DeSoto Foundation and the DeSoto County Museum to assist with the organization’s work in preserving history and educating youth of the area about this region’s important heritage. Youth education is one of the major…
A former state senator representing DeSoto County has been named the new chief of staff for U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi).
Pleasant Hill Elementary School students (from left) Maria and Iris Giannini led the DeSoto County School District Board of Education meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance at the board's Nov. 7 meeting in Hernando. Students from district schools are routinely asked to lead the board meeting in…
DeSoto County this week continues to pay tribute to and honor its veterans with events across the county.
There is a change in leadership at the top of state government in Jackson with Tuesday’s election of Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves over Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood as the state’s next governor, replacing Phil Bryant, who leaves the office due to term limits.
Southaven police officials have asked the public’s help in finding a man sought in a recent auto burglary and credit card fraud case.
Candidates are pushing hard for votes in the final days before the 2019 general election is held across the state of Mississippi.
A major East-West corridor through DeSoto County is about to welcome a new look over the next two years.
The Southaven Police Department is seeking a suspect in a burglary from at least one car that took place on Oct. 25 in the city.
There’s confusion among some Mississippi Democratic voters, including in DeSoto County, who have received letters informing them that they are not registered to vote in the upcoming Nov. 5 general election.
Both the City of Southaven and the First Regional Library (FRL) system doubled down and further explained their positions regarding a recent announcement the FRL would be cutting its hours at the M.R. Davis Public Library in Southaven and cited cuts in the city’s annual funding as the reason.
Northwest Mississippi Community College’s 2019 Homecoming Court was presented during halftime festivities Oct. 10. Members of the court are (first row, from left) escort Arquavious McKinney, Olive Branch; sophomore maids Hailey Wilson, Potts Camp and Emily Brown, Oxford, representing Lafayet…
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The DeSoto County Visitors Center, located next to the Landers Center in Southaven, is closed until further notice due to a fire that burned part of the building late Sunday night, Oct. 20. The Visitors Center is the main offices of DeSoto County Tourism and is also located next to the Count…
An off-campus incident near a trio of Southaven schools caused a brief lockdown of the schools Friday afternoon.
Current Southaven Chamber of Commerce Board President Dr. Rick Gregory (right) recognizes 1974 Chamber Board President Tommy Climer with a special gavel during the 50th Anniversary Gala and Awards event Oct. 17 at the Landers Center. Each past board president was recognized as part of the ev…
You’ve no doubt heard the phrase, “Freedom isn’t free.” In DeSoto County this week is a testament to the high cost of freedom, while at the same time honoring the veterans that served and sacrificed to pay that price.
Patrons of the public library in Southaven will soon have fewer hours available to read and research materials. The governing body that oversees public libraries in northwest Mississippi has blamed funding cuts from the City of Southaven behind a decision to cut hours of operation.
Northwest Mississippi Community College’s 2019 Homecoming Court was presented during halftime festivities Oct. 10. Members of the court are (first row, from left) escort Arquavious McKinney, Olive Branch; sophomore maids Hailey Wilson, Potts Camp and Emily Brown, Oxford, representing Lafayet…
The state of Mississippi is set to join the lottery world in selling scratch-off tickets, starting Nov. 25, according to information from the Mississippi Lottery.
DeSoto County authorities have arrested a Southaven man in connection with charges of child molestation.
At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Gov. Phil Bryant has lifted the statewide burn ban, effective immediately.
Commissioner Mike Tagert, Northern Transportation District, has announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) bridge maintenance projects in Northwest Mississippi.
Commissioner Mike Tagert, Northern Transportation District, has announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) bridge maintenance projects in Northwest Mississippi.
Homes, garages, and backyard sheds are a lot cleaner in DeSoto County once again, after county government hosted another Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Oct. 5.
The Hernando Optimist Club recently presented a $1,000 check to the Historic DeSoto Foundation and the DeSoto County Museum to assist with the organization’s work in preserving history and educating youth of the area about this region’s important heritage. Youth education is one of the major…
Turning Point Recovery Center in Southaven donated $800 to the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department to be used to purchase the drug Narcan. The drug is used for the partial or complete reversal of an opioid overdose. Deputies will have the drug available as part of their routine patrols. The …
A DeSoto County family will again provide the gift of reading for families dealing with children being treated at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis.
It was quite a fair, this 163rd edition of the Mid-South Fair that took over the Landers Center in Southaven for 11 days, ending on Sept. 29.
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The contentious legal battle between the widow of Southaven resident Ishmael Lopez, the Southaven Police Department, retired Police Chief Steve Pirtle, and the City of Southaven, continued on Sept. 26 with attorneys for Claudia Linares calling statements made in briefs filed by an attorney f…
DeSoto County officials reported on Sept. 26 that an audit report on the county has come up clean without findings. A letter acknowledging that fact was sent to Board President Lee Caldwell from State Auditor Shad White’s office in Jackson.
DeSoto County Tourism has been selected as The Destination Marketing Organization of the Year by the Mississippi Tourism Association.
Get your Cokes and popcorn ready, it’s movie night in DeSoto County next month.
The invitation letters have been sent out, now Southaven police and municipal court officials hope those who receive them will take a moment and accept their invitation.
Getting high school students ready to take the all-important college entrance exams is again paying off in DeSoto County.
Those who get a traffic ticket in Southaven have another reason to attend to it right away and not forget about it.
Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center has announced that Ben Boren, Ann Lamar, and George Loper have recently been named to the Board of Directors for their organization.
Southaven Police report they are looking into an incident at an apartment complex that resulted in the wounding of a man.
It’s not so much a new organization at a DeSoto County school, but it now has gained extra support to help its service mission to the school and the community.
Tickets are still available for the upcoming Northwest Ranger Bluegrass Festival presented by Gateway Tire.
Workers were making final preparations for the Sept. 19 start of the annual Mid-South Fair at the Landers Center in Southaven. For 161 years, the event has been an entertainment staple of the Mid-South area. It moved to Southaven from its Memphis location in 2009 and has been in DeSoto Count…
When the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved its budget for Fiscal Year 2020 this month, it was able to do it again without raising taxes. The board-passed budget will hold the line on taxes with a total tax levy for the year, starting in October, of 41.02 total mills.
Mississippi school districts have been waiting anxiously for Sept. 19 and the announcement that is expected to become official by the state Board of Education today.
DeSoto County Supervisors this week heard from a representative of C Spire, the service provider that is in the midst of installing fiber to provide what it terms “ultra fast gigabit internet” service in areas of the county.
A successful education experience for school students will happen when parents get actively involved.
Several areas were touched on regarding public education and its future for DeSoto County during an open discussion held in Hernando Sept. 17.
Southaven Police Chief Macon Moore Friday said he believes the man accused of killing two Southaven Walmart store managers and the wounding of one of his officers could be back in Mississippi by early next week.Martez Abram, age 39, appeared in a Shelby County, Tennessee court room Friday mo…
