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Whiteside arrested on federal charge of transporting minor across state line
Lindsey Whiteside, who recently pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor in DeSoto County, faces new federal charges in connection with the case.
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North MississippiDeSoto County parents plan protest following Whiteside sentencing
A group of parents is leading the charge against DeSoto County school leaders with a protest after a former coach pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor.
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Judge who presided over Lindsey Whiteside case recuses himself, blasts DA
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North MississippiJudge who presided over Lindsey Whiteside case recuses himself, blasts DA
In his recusal, Judge Andrew Howorth added a severe warning about the implications of pressure tactics on the judicial system, stating this “approximates the manner in which courts operate in authoritarian regimes, such as North Korea and Iran.”
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North MississippiLanders Center expansion cleared for next phase by board
Construction on the Landers Center expansion remains on target as the project moves into its next level of work.
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North Mississippi Noise complaint turns deadly in DeSoto County
DeSoto County deputies responding to a noise complaint, shot and killed a man at the scene, who, according to authorities, pointed a gun at the deputies.
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North MississippiCommunity members demand resignation of school board member who defended Lindsey Whiteside
The combination of Whiteside’s sentence and school board member Michele Henley’s defense of her has galvanized a growing movement focused on accountability within DeSoto County’s leadership and education systems.
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North MississippiLindsey Whiteside’s sentence is illegal, DeSoto County DA says
DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton said his office is challenging the sentence, arguing sexual battery committed by a person in a position of trust is classified as a violent crime and is specifically ineligible for the house arrest program under Mississippi law.
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North MississippiFormer youth pastor spared prison for child sexual battery
A former high school coach and youth minister at a DeSoto County church pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor, but her sentence was considered too lenient by District Attorney Matthew Barton.
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North Mississippi‘Final frontier': Walls, Mississippi, balances progress, preserving history
The tiny town of Walls is overlooked compared to DeSoto County’s four other cities, but it provides space for the potential for controlled growth.
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North MississippiHorn Lake hires new leadership for Animal Shelter
After terminating the previous leaders of the city’s animal shelter, the Horn Lake Board of Mayor and Aldermen have named replacements for the facilities top two positions.
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GermantownHarvest Church secures acres for church growth
The church has purchased 8 acres near its current property to adapt to growth as necessary.
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North MississippiCliff Johnson launches congressional bid in Mississippi’s 1st district
Cliff Johnson realizes that, as a Democrat, he has an uphill battle to represent Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District, but he has started his journey with a run for the Democratic primary.
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North MississippiRaindrops to rivers: Children’s book teaches kids about stormwater
A turtle named Shellby is leading first graders across DeSoto County on a journey to learn where rainwater goes after it falls and why keeping it clean matters.
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North Mississippi 911 outage leaves Mississippi relying on backup lines
A 911 emergency outage left callers seeking police help to call alternate numbers to reach various agencies.
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North MississippiBillboards honoring Charlie Kirk pop up after street renaming fails
A week after aldermen declined to rename a Hernando street after Charlie Kirk, two billboards honoring the conservative commentator now stand in the North Mississippi city.
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North Mississippi Absentee voting begins for DeSoto County’s special Senate election
The special election is the result of a federal court ruling.
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North MississippiThe purrr-fect brew: Fancy Cat Cafe to mix coffee, adoptions in Southaven
Coffee and pastries will mix with potential cat adoptions in a novel new business slated to open in Southaven later this year.
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North MississippiHorn Lake mayor defends tax cut amid criticism
A former Horn Lake alderman says the current administration could have done more to lower the millage rate to help property owners. Mayor Jimmy Stokes said they did what was necessary.
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North MississippiCherry Valley Park renovation: Breathing new life into beloved recreation space
The Southaven park has a rich history dating to 1969. It was originally built and operated by parents who volunteered their time to create a place for their children to play.
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North Mississippi Embezzlement case leaves high school band short on funds
As an investigation into the missing funds goes on, the Southaven High School Band is left without money for trips, uniforms and other day-to-day necessities.
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North MississippiSouthaven makes proposal to offset property tax assessment changes
Facing higher property values from reappraisal, an effort in the Southaven proposed fiscal year 2026 budget will try to make the impact of tax bills less dramatic.
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North MississippiDeSoto County supervisors approve tax-levy decrease
The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors went through its property tax review, lowering the millage so property owners don’t face sticker shock after reappraisal.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballThis Hernando tailor has outfitted Steve Harvey, Penny Hardaway and NFL and NBA athletes. But his guiding principle is simply making people feel their best.
When clothes designer CJ Jones saw his first monogrammed shirt on a LeMoyne-Owen administrator, it started him on a designing journey that now includes a list of famous clients.
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North MississippiA lazy river and hundreds of jobs: New era of tourism begins for Landers Center
Work begins on the Southaven arena’s $85 million project, starting a new chapter with an economic impact that will benefit the community for generations.
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North MississippiRoommate charged with killing comedian with 12-gauge shotgun, officials say
Authorities have arrested a man in the shotgun-shooting death of comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll in Southaven last week
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