North Mississippi
‘He is our hero’: DeSoto captain honored after rescuing teens from submerged car
A DeSoto County sheriff’s deputy jumped into a swollen ravine last fall to save two teenage girls and was recognized for the rescue.
Brandon LaGrone II
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March 2026
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North Mississippi 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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North Mississippi Stars on Ice tour brings Olympic gold medalists to Landers Center
Fresh off historic performances in the Winter Olympics, members of the USA ice-skating squad will appear in Southaven at the Landers Center in May.
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North MississippiA killer experience: Inside Jerry Lee Lewis’ restored Nesbit estate
The shift from private residence to rock ’n’ roll destination has made the Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch Experience, complete with bullet holes in the bedroom, a stop on the music lovers’ trail.
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North MississippiSparks fly as high school seniors weld their way to college scholarships
Students from across the Mid-South participated in an annual welding competition as a step towards mastering their craft.
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North MississippiTurning up the heat: Southaven secures new fire-safety rating
Southaven has officially been recognized as one of the premier fire departments in Mississippi.
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February 2026
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North Mississippi Mississippi Supreme Court ruling denies Olive Branch expansion plans
A state Supreme Court ruling this week keeps 80 acres in unincorporated land outside of an Olive Branch annexation.
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North Mississippi Country stars set for Wolf Springfest in Southaven
Tickets go on sale this week for Ashley McBryde and Alexandra Kay, who will open the BankPlus Amphitheater season in April.
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North MississippiOn the rocks: State system delays leave DeSoto liquor stores running dry
Problems at the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control has led to delays in the delivery of spirits to DeSoto County businesses, bars and restaurants.
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North Mississippi Paving the way: DeSoto’s long-term traffic goals start with 4-year road plan
DeSoto County officials have revised their road plan, concentrating on heavily traveled arteries like interstates 269 and 55, along with Miss. 305 — a particular area of concern for some.
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North Mississippi Hernando doubles some sewer fees
The increase comes as Hernando officials scramble to address a projected deficit in the city’s utility fund.
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North Mississippi 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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North Mississippi Homes, lofts and a lazy river: Hernando’s Delta Landing project moves forward
A major mixed-use project is under construction in Hernando.
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North Mississippi Orange cones not appearing on Pleasant Hill Road in Olive Branch until late 2029
Improvements are coming to Pleasant Hill Road in Olive Branch, but it will be a while before commuters see the congestion relief.
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North Mississippi Lindsey Whiteside keeps state house arrest sentence, federal trial moves to April
A special judge has ruled that while there were some missteps in the former youth pastor’s original sentencing, they did not warrant a harsher penalty as requested by prosecutors.
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North MississippiNuts, bolts and national goals for a DeSoto robotics team that engineered a path to Washington
A group of homeschool students from Olive Branch is headed to Washington, D.C., to compete in a national robotics competition.
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North MississippiDeSoto author debuts ‘Duck and Bubba’ book based on family bonds
A local author who has concentrated on writing about Alzheimer’s disease has pivoted to a 12-book series on youths who gain superpowers.
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North MississippiHernando mayor admits budgeting errors
A budgeting mistake has led to a multimillion-dollar shortfall in Hernando’s utility fund, and Mayor Chip Johnson is taking the blame.
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Winter weather
MetroSituation in South grows more dire as ice, frigid temperatures, outages persist
It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.
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January 2026
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North MississippiSouthaven 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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North MississippiMDOT 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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North MississippiDeSoto County cities roll out plans as winter storm approaches
With the uncertainty of just what type of precipitation will move into North Mississippi this weekend, cities across DeSoto County are gearing up for a tough time.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch awarded $2.3M for conservation project
Olive Branch has received a multimillion grant from The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund to continue on an ambitious plan for the Lick Creek park.
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North MississippiPottery Barn packs up for Southaven, leaving Memphis behind
Tanger Outlets in DeSoto County will soon be the new home of Pottery Barn.
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North Mississippi Memphis man dies in DeSoto County custody; state investigation underway
The death of a Memphis man in custody at a DeSoto County jail has been turned over to state authorities for further investigation.
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