Beth Sullivan covers North Mississippi for The Daily Memphian. Previously, she worked at The Austin Chronicle as an assistant editor and columnist.
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A recent federal court ruling has put a timetable on part of DeSoto County to disconnect from a Memphis system treating its sewage, while other cities continue to manage their own systems.
Republican incumbents in local DeSoto County races returned to office Tuesday night in Mississippi’s Nov. 7 general election. DeSoto County Republicans have strong showing in state legislative racesRelated Stories:
In 2019, 1,048 DeSoto County voters cast absentee ballots, according to DeSoto County Deputy Circuit Clerk Brandi Johnson.
The Southaven chamber has formed a foundation to support local businesses and serve as a mentor to those in the early stages of operation.
Mississippi voters head to the polls Tuesday to select candidates in statewide races, along with local offices.
“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.
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.
The festival’s short films include the premiere of “Grand Larceny,” which was created by students in DeSoto Arts Institutes’ first-ever filmmaking program.
Mississippi voters go to the polls Nov. 7 to select candidates in several local races for the state legislature.Related story:
On Nov. 7, Mississippi voters will select candidates in the statewide general election, including seats for the state legislature.
Craig Lafferty takes over as dean of Health Sciences at Northwest Mississippi Community College, replacing Stephanie Mullins.
A group of regional organizations across the Southeast will receive federal funding to help advance biomanufacturing.
Districts 1 and 3 will be decided in Mississippi’s Nov. 7 general election. Three other seats are on the ballot, but are uncontested.
DeSoto County School District students show strong results in third-grade level reading competency.
Great balls of fire. Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch in Nesbit is up for sale.
The Southaven Chamber of Commerce recognized a number of local businesses and leaders during its annual awards ceremony Wednesday.
After a long discussion and some adjustments, Hernando officials have approved the first food truck locations in the city.
The property owner has previously said the spot, located on about 3.5 acres near the southwest corner of the Goodman Road and Horn Lake Road intersection, will be one of the largest Chick-fil-As in the Mid-South.
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.
After the success of Stud Muffins in Southaven, Molly Beth and Trey Jolly are opening a build-your-own salad and sandwich restaurant in Hernando.
Southaven is striving for a “quaint” even with its Fallfest held this Saturday, a smaller, more community-oriented event as compared to the city’s Springfest.
A commercial vehicle driver on Interstate 55 in DeSoto County was killed when a suspect’s vehicle crossed the median killing the commercial driver.
Bacardi Harris is challenging incumbent school board member Jerald Wheeler in a special election next month for the District 3 seat on the board.
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.
The Daily Memphian caught up with the major candidates who found themselves behind Paul Young when all the votes were counted. Floyd Bonner Jr. and Willie Herenton, who finished second and third, respectively, weigh in on whether they’ll make another run at elected office.