Foundation for Excellence in Education grants aid in creative teaching methods.
A Memphis couple is in the DeSoto County Adult Detention Center in Hernando, charged with murder in the September death of a young child found in a Southaven hotel.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) has come in to investigate an officer-involved shooting at a Horn Lake residence Tuesday morning, Nov. 19.
The most closely-contested race in the Nov. 5 general election has been decided with the DeSoto County Election Commission certifying the House District 40 vote between Republican state Rep. Ashley Henley and Democratic challenger Hester Jackson-McCray.
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…
An Olive Branch man has lost an appeal of his murder conviction, dating back to his involvement in the death of a man seven years ago.
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday arrested an Olive Branch woman and has charged her with murder in the death of her husband.
The Rotary Club of Olive Branch recognized the Students of the Month at Olive Branch High School at its Nov. 12 meeting. (From left) With principal Jacob Stripling, are students Kevin Rico and Slane Steen, along with Rotary president Tracy Kirkley.
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…
When Rhonda Guice first became principal of Lake Cormorant Middle School in 2006 and then Lake Cormorant High School in 2010, she did not have to deal with how a predecessor did things in her job before she arrived. There wasn’t someone before her to deal with. It was her way and only her way.
DeSoto County this week continues to pay tribute to and honor its veterans with events across the county.
A 45-year law enforcement career, including about 20 years spent with the Olive Branch Police Department, has ended with the retirement of Assistant Chief Danny Vasser.
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.
Wounded Warrior Keith Pate was the featured speaker on Friday, Nov. 1 at the seventh annual Winn and Annie Ruth Brown Veterans Day Appreciation Breakfast, which was hosted by the City of Horn Lake and held at the Landers Center in Southaven.
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.
When Rebecca Dearden roamed the halls of Center Hill Elementary School in Olive Branch as its principal, you could easily tell that her students were her passion. Dearden was all about the education and growth of her youngsters.
Race event benefits early childhood literacy
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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Hernando Middle School sixth-grader Ann Morgan Hasselman led the DeSoto County School District Board of Education board meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance on Oct. 17. District students are routinely asked to begin the board meetings with the Pledge during the school year.
Eight schools in Mississippi got an unexpected surprise from PhRMA, a biopharmaceutical research company. Oak Grove Central Elementary School (OGCES) of Hernando was one of the eight selected for an unrestricted STEM grant.
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.
From left, Hernando Mayor Tom Ferguson; Michelle Chapman, representing the Homer Skelton Foundation and daughter of Homer Skelton; and Methodist Senior Services President/CEO Steve McAlilly together announce a $450,000 donation from the foundation to Wesley Meadows Retirement Community in He…
Hernando Middle School sixth-grader Ann Morgan Hasselman led the DeSoto County School District Board of Education board meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance on Oct. 17. District students are routinely asked to begin the board meetings with the Pledge during the school year.
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…
On Saturday, Oct. 12, as part of the Horn Lake Chamber of Commerce Food Truck Festival at Latimer Lakes Park, the City of Horn Lake dedicated a special bench in memory of the late Joan Latimer, wife of Mayor Allen Latimer. The Memorial Bench with her name on it will be placed at a location o…
Hernando High School and its mission to help students achieve through their improved performance in the college entrance exams has become a beneficiary of one of the city’s annual festivals.
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.
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.
Residents of the Wesley Meadows Retirement Community in Hernando who deal with memory issues will in the future have a new place for them to reside.
Members of the Rotary Club of Olive Branch went all “pink” to support breast cancer awareness at their meeting on Oct. 15. The featured speaker for the noon meeting at the Olive Branch Country Club was Grant Director Lisa Mischke (fourth from right) with the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Memph…
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…
This home on East Jefferson Loop in Hernando sustained roof and interior damage when it was struck by lightning and caught fire late Sunday night, part of a storm system that came through DeSoto County. There were no injuries as a result and the occupants escaped the home safely. Several hom…
On Oct. 8, Olive Branch police officers responded to the Xfinity offices, 5338 Goodman Road, regarding a burglary. Security footage revealed two subjects made entry and took several iPads. If you have any information regarding the two subjects depicted in the security footage, contact the Ol…
The Rotary Club of Olive Branch recognized its October Students of the Month from Olive Branch High School at its Oct. 15 meeting. From left are Principal Jacob Stripling, and students Kaliyah Means and Logan Pruitt.
Visitors crowded the walking trail at the Olive Branch City Park for the annual Octoberfest arts and crafts festival on Saturday, Oct. 5. A pet adoption event with the Olive Branch Animal Shelter was held as part of the annual festival.
