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Whiteside back in custody, new trial date set
Lindsey Whiteside is back in custody on charges of sexual activity with a minor after a federal judge overturned a magistrate’s decision to release Whiteside on bond.
Brandon LaGrone II
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North Mississippi DeSoto County DA seeks new sentencing for Whiteside after support letters found to be coerced
Two people who wrote letters of support for Lindsey Whiteside have recanted their communiques after the former assistant basketball coach pleaded guity of sexual battery of a minor.
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North MississippiSchools, health care, Medicaid: New Mississippi senator outlines priorities
As the newly elected senator for parts of DeSoto and Tunica counties, Theresa Gillespie Isom brings an education and health care background to her role — and she plans to use it.
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North MississippiDeSoto County school board member confronted amid Whiteside indictment
After writing a letter of support for Lindsey Whiteside, a former assistant coach indicted after pleaded guilty for sexual battery of a minor, community members have demanded the resignation of Michele Henley.
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North MississippiEmpty desks, full outrage: DeSoto protest data shows significant participation
A one-day protest by students in the DeSoto County Schools over the district’s handling of the case against Lindsey Whiteside, drew a significant number of absences on Oct. 22.
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October 2025
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North Mississippi Lindsey Whiteside granted bond, home incarceration for 2nd time
Lindsey Whiteside appeared in U.S. District Court in Oxford, Mississippi, on Tuesday for a decision on bond and incarceration as she awaits trial on federal charges involving sexual battery with a minor.
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North MississippiFederal grand jury indicts former youth pastor on 3 felony counts after controversial state sentence
An unsealed federal indictment outlines the charges against Lindsey Whiteside, a former youth pastor, who pleaded guilty in DeSoto County Circuit Court to sexual battery of a minor and received a widely criticized house arrest sentence.
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North MississippiBeyond the bench: 21st Circuit Intervention Court champions recovery and responsibility
An Intervention Court in Mississippi provides an alternative to defendants handcuffed by addiction, giving them hope of an improving life.
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North MississippiWhiteside 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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September 2025
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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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