Jim ’N Nick’s opens first Mississippi location in Olive Branch
Barbecue joint Jim ’N Nick’s now has twice as many stores as Baskin-Robbins does ice cream flavors.
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North Mississippi Lindsey Whiteside trial delayed again
This marks the second time since last month the trial has been delayed.
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North MississippiJudge rules in favor of DeSoto County redistricting plan
“Redistricting is not easy, but our goal was always to adopt a lawful plan that fairly represented the people of this county,” Supervisor Lee Caldwell said.
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North MississippiMBI to investigate killing of Senatobia child
The Senatobia Police Department has turned over the investigation of the police shooting death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
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North MississippiDeSoto County supervisors show no love for proposed truck stop
Amid outrage online, the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved rezoning plans for a new convenience store but denied separate plans for a new Love’s Travel Stop.
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North Mississippi Man convicted for 2023 Olive Branch hotel shooting
Alvin Myles Jr. was sentenced after a four-day trial.
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North MississippiWoodland Recovery opens bigger, better location in Southaven
Woodland Recovery Center unveiled its new Southaven facility in a ceremony Tuesday, June 16.
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North Mississippi Reeves appoints new chancery judge for DeSoto area
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed a new Chancery Court Judge who will serve DeSoto County for now.
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North MississippiMississippi officials prepare for return to 2022 legislative maps
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has instructed staff to begin preparing to return to the 2022 maps after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a court order.
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North Mississippi MDOT allocates millions for Hernando interstate exit
The Mississippi Department of Public Transportation has allocated $5.7 million for the beginning phase of improvements to the Commerce Street interstate exit in Hernando.
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North MississippiOlive Branch Planning Commission denies new project that could have included data center
The proposed nearly-600 acre “DeSoto Innovation District” caused an uproar on social media in recent days after project documents showed a data center as a conditional use.
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North MississippiDoes DeSoto County have a child predator problem? Here’s what the data says
After recent news related to some charged with child sex crimes in DeSoto County, some have wondered the extent of the problem in the area. Here is what the data says.
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North Mississippi Smell that? That’s the hot asphalt of Nail Road’s extension in DeSoto County.
County officials formally opened the recently completed extension of Nail Road in Olive Branch, elongating the stretch of blacktop around 2 miles to connect with Center Hill Road to the east.
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North Mississippi Former DeSoto County priest-in-training pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material
The former seminarian now faces decades in prison.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator’ act
Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.
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Public Safety Hernando High substitute teacher arrested for child pornography
A Hernando High substitute was arrested yesterday, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office.
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North Mississippi There’s an app to track sex offenders in DeSoto County
There are more than 250 registered sex offenders in DeSoto County. Now, a new app allows residents to track offenders, get alerts if their child is contacted by someone on their watch list and more.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County vets start club for fellow disabled former service members
There’s a new DeSoto County chapter of Disabled American Veterans, a national organization started in 1920 dedicated to connecting veterans with resources and navigating the benefits process.
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North MississippiMore than a thousand gather in Mississippi Capitol to protest redistricting
Activists, elected leaders and politicians from Mississippi and beyond gathered in the state’s capitol Wednesday to rally against redistricting efforts.
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North Mississippi Interim county prosecutor appointed and special election set for DeSoto County
DeSoto County will have a temporary new county prosecutor starting this summer.
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North Mississippi SCOTUS reverses Mississippi redistricting order
The move by Supreme Court of the United States threatens the seat of DeSoto County’s first Black and first female senator, who said she would entertain a legal challenge should the state move to eliminate her seat.
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North MississippiMississippi state Rep. arrested in Hernando
A DeSoto County state legislator was arrested in Hernando. He said he was heading to address a family emergency.
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ElectionsMS Gov. Reeves calls off special session — but still says redistricting expected before 2027 elections
A planned special session for the Mississippi Legislature to possibly redraw the state’s three Supreme Court districts was called off by Gov. Tate Reeves — but that’s more of a delay than an abandoning of the idea.
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Public Safety Final suspect in Young Dolph slaying gets 20-year sentence
Prosecutor Paul Hagerman said Cornelius Smith’s cooperation was vital to securing convictions in the “complex case.”
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State GovernmentTennessee Legislature passes two bills aimed at DA Mulroy
Tennessee lawmakers recently passed two bills aimed at Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy that aim to scrutinize how his office handles cases stemming from the Memphis Safe Task Force.
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