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DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator' act

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 15:53:12 -0500

Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.

Hernando High substitute teacher arrested for child pornography

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:20:49 -0500

A Hernando High substitute was arrested yesterday, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office.

There's an app to track sex offenders in DeSoto County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:17:00 -0500

There are more than 250 registered sex offenders in DeSoto County. Now, a new app allows residents to track offenders, get alerts if their child is contacted by someone on their watch list and more.

DeSoto County vets start club for fellow disabled former service members

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 27 May 2026 06:03:46 -0500

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.

More than a thousand gather in Mississippi Capitol to protest redistricting

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 20 May 2026 19:51:18 -0500

Activists, elected leaders and politicians from Mississippi and beyond gathered in the state’s capitol Wednesday to rally against redistricting efforts.

Interim county prosecutor appointed and special election set for DeSoto County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:46:23 -0500

DeSoto County will have a temporary new county prosecutor starting this summer.

SCOTUS reverses Mississippi redistricting order

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:49:55 -0500

The move by Supreme Court of the United States threatens the seat of DeSoto County’s first Black and first female senator, who said she would entertain a legal challenge should the state move to eliminate her seat.

Mississippi state Rep. arrested in Hernando

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 18 May 2026 07:26:25 -0500

A DeSoto County state legislator was arrested in Hernando. He said he was heading to address a family emergency.

MS Gov. Reeves calls off special session — but still says redistricting expected before 2027 elections

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 18 May 2026 07:21:07 -0500

A planned special session for the Mississippi Legislature to possibly redraw the state’s three Supreme Court districts was called off by Gov. Tate Reeves — but that’s more of a delay than an abandoning of the idea.

Final suspect in Young Dolph slaying gets 20-year sentence

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:12:44 -0500

Prosecutor Paul Hagerman said Cornelius Smith’s cooperation was vital to securing convictions in the “complex case.”

Tennessee Legislature passes two bills aimed at DA Mulroy

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:32:53 -0500

Tennessee lawmakers recently passed two bills aimed at Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy that aim to scrutinize how his office handles cases stemming from the Memphis Safe Task Force.

TBI can now bypass Shelby County DA in some Memphis investigations

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:14:23 -0500

A bill passed by the state legislature will create an eight-member board to oversee Tennessee Bureau of Investigation operations in Memphis.

This Hernando craft festival is a weekend A'Fair

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:01:54 -0500

Hernando’s annual A’Fair Arts and Crafts Festival includes a free concert, a 5K and 300 vendors selling a number of wares — all of which have to be handmade.

Whiteside trial pushed back again

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:51:18 -0500

The federal trial for a former DeSoto County youth pastor and basketball coach has been pushed back.

Former Memphis judge dies

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 7 May 2026 13:09:19 -0500

Longtime local attorney and former judge Gerald Skahan has died. He was 61.

Man accused of shooting MPD officer arrested

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 7 May 2026 12:53:58 -0500

The man accused of shooting an MPD officer in February has been caught, court records show.

DeSoto deputies cleared of wrongdoing in fatal 2024 shooting, now face civil lawsuit

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 7 May 2026 09:30:45 -0500

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch recently cleared the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office of wrongdoing in a fatal 2024 shooting. But the family of Jamarcus Brown is now suing in federal court over his death.

Man who attempted to kidnap Mayor Young indicted federally

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 1 May 2026 11:46:45 -0500

The man who recently pleaded guilty to attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young last year has now been charged federally.

City Council goes behind closed doors to talk MPD's No Kings response

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:26:04 -0500

Council member Jerri Green said she wasn’t told why the items were removed from discussion but said an outside investigation of MPD may be needed.

Legislature adds two more criminal courts to Shelby County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:21:56 -0500

The state Legislature has passed a bill that would add two more judges to Shelby County for criminal cases. The bill now heads to Gov. Lee to sign.