Lindsey Whiteside trial delayed again
This marks the second time since last month the trial has been delayed.
Topic: DeSoto County
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June 2026
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Judge 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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DeSoto 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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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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SpaceX adds more turbines as court fight continues
The Southern Environmental Law Center filed new documents in the NAACP’s lawsuit against SpaceX, claiming the company had added 24 more turbines.
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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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DeSoto County residents sue SpaceX over noise
A class action lawsuit alleges that the noise from SpaceX’s natural gas plant has eroded quality of life, and that the company hasn’t taken steps to mitigate the noise.
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Does 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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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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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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May 2026
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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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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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Mississippi 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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Whiteside trial pushed back again
The federal trial for a former DeSoto County youth pastor and basketball coach has been pushed back.
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April 2026
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Hernando Farmers Market kicks off season
The Hernando Farmers Market kicks off this Saturday, marking the start of a 27-week run with produce and locally produced crops.
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DeSoto County district attorney reflects on time in office, outlines plan to speed up court cases
Desoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton says he is making strides in cutting crime, and intends to continue to serve as the county’s top prosecutor.
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Houston, we have a Hernando native: Matthew Ramsey is NASA’s Artemis II mission manager
Matthew Ramsey is managing the Artemis II mission, but his roots are in DeSoto County where he played sports and learned from STEM programs at Hernando High.
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DeSoto County district attorney highlights plunging crime rates, stiff penalties at chamber luncheon
DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton highlighted lower crime statistics in his State of the County address.
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The AM/DM podcast: The volunteer search & rescue group saving lives
In November of last year, two DeSoto County teenagers in an SUV found themselves in a fast-moving ravine. But they survived thanks to one of the accident's witnesses.
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When disaster strikes, these hard-working people who get paid nothing answer the call in DeSoto County
In DeSoto County, joining the local Search and Rescue unit means logging thousands of training hours, swimming miles in open water and responding to traumatic scenes at a moment’s notice.
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March 2026
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Mississippi Senate advance of phased teacher pay raise gets mixed reviews
The Mississippi Legislature has approved a salary increase for teachers, but some DeSoto County educators say the incremental raises won’t have much of an impact.
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February 2026
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Hundreds voice opposition to permit for xAI turbines in Southaven
At a public hearing in Southaven, hundreds aired concerns about air quality, loud noise and overall health impacts of 41 natural gas turbines proposed for the xAI data center.
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Ballots before beaches: DeSoto County prepares for March 10 primary amid vacation season
The Mississippi primary elections coincide with spring break, and DeSoto County officials are encouraging voters to take advantage of absentee ballots if they need that option.
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January 2026
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Southaven supports restructuring DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Southaven is looking for better representation and a specific share of the restaurant sales-tax revenues from the county Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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MDOT says I-22, I-55 north of Como now open
The winter storm stressed an already thin system, required bringing in help from outside — and showed how one’s best efforts still might not be enough. Even now officials are still advising drivers stay off the roads.
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