Riley Earnest, who does ‘a lot with a little,’ named DeSoto County’s teacher of the year
This year marks Riley Earnest’s third at Desoto Central Elementary School in Southaven, where she teaches fifth-grade science and social studies.
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December 2023
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DeSoto officials push to allow sheriffs to use radar
“There are places where a stop sign just does not get the job done,” said Supervisor Michael Lee.
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I-55 improvements top DeSoto Supervisors’ asks for legislative session
Among all of the needs facing Mississippi’s fastest-growing county, the supervisors said Monday that widening parts of I-55 is the board’s highest priority.
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Nearly 40 restaurants will offer ‘sweet deal’ for DeSoto Dining Week
Running from Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, participating DeSoto County restaurants will offer a special deal — such as a percentage off of a dish or a reduced-price menu item — selected by each establishment.
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Olive Branch Huey’s vehicle break-in part of rising burglaries in the area
So far this year, the Olive Branch Police Department has reported 146 vehicle burglaries.
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November 2023
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Southaven mulls speed ‘humps’
Mayor Darren Musselwhite said the city is considering speed humps instead of speed bumps, which tend to be higher and more abrasive for vehicles to cross.
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‘Soldier first’ Rodney Hall heads to Mississippi House
Hall’s campaign hinged on meeting as many members of House District 20 as possible, he said, having conversations about the needs of DeSoto County and how they may contrast with the rest of the state.
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DeSoto County to hold first Dining Week next year
DeSoto County Dining Week will be open to restaurants in Southaven, Olive Branch, Hernando, Horn Lake, Walls and Nesbit.
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Hernando steps back in time this weekend with Dickens of a Christmas festival
Hernando’s festival with a nod to the Victorian Era will kick off Friday with a Christmas tree lighting.
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Incumbents retain offices in contested DeSoto County supervisor races
Republican incumbents in local DeSoto County races returned to office Tuesday night in Mississippi’s Nov. 7 general election.
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DeSoto County Republicans have strong showing in state legislative races
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DeSoto County Republicans have strong showing in state legislative races
Republicans in DeSoto County state legislative seats had a strong showing in Tuesday’s elections, maintaining a strong GOP representation in the county.
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DeSoto County absentee voting higher in 2023 general election compared to 2019
In 2019, 1,048 DeSoto County voters cast absentee ballots, according to DeSoto County Deputy Circuit Clerk Brandi Johnson.
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Former DeSoto County Sheriff’s Dept. employee charged with possession of child pornography
“As soon as we uncovered evidence that he had these images, then obviously we secured a warrant and affected an arrest on him and terminated him that day,” said Chief Deputy Justin Smith.
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Pearson urges collaboration between Mississippi and Tennessee Dems, Black leadership
Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson traveled to North Mississippi on Wednesday to participate in a joint effort across the two states to enhance voter interest.
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DeSoto movie fest spotlights family-friendly short films
The festival’s short films include the premiere of “Grand Larceny,” which was created by students in DeSoto Arts Institutes’ first-ever filmmaking program.
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October 2023
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DeSoto County to vote on legislative seats next week
Mississippi voters go to the polls Nov. 7 to select candidates in several local races for the state legislature.
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DeSoto County to choose state House representatives
On Nov. 7, Mississippi voters will select candidates in the statewide general election, including seats for the state legislature.
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Two DeSoto County Board of Supervisors incumbents draw challengers
Districts 1 and 3 will be decided in Mississippi’s Nov. 7 general election. Three other seats are on the ballot, but are uncontested.
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Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch for sale
Great balls of fire. Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch in Nesbit is up for sale.
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DeSoto County career expo provides hands-on experience for students
A two-day expo at the Landers Center is providing students a look at different professions, some of which they may not have even considered.
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Victim identified in deadly I-55 crash after police chase
A commercial vehicle driver on Interstate 55 in DeSoto County was killed when a suspect’s vehicle crossed the median killing the commercial driver.
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Widening Interstate 55 is still a top priority for DeSoto County
A lobbyist spent time with the DeSoto County Economic Development Council recently to outline how he plans to advocate for the major work on Interstate 55 during the next state legislative session.
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September 2023
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DeSoto County looks to build new emergency operations center
After dealing with cramped quarters during emergency situations, DeSoto County is on the verge of getting a new Emergency Operations Center.
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Memphis must treat DeSoto County wastewater 8 more years
A long-awaited federal court ruling provides a section of DeSoto County eight years to build its own wastewater treatment facility and end its reliance on Memphis for the work.
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Here’s who’s on the ballot in DeSoto County for Mississippi’s general election
Absentee voting begins this week for key DeSoto County races in advance of the Nov. 7 elections. At the top of the ballot are races for governor and attorney general, among other statewide offices.
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