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Trials set for Landers Center lawsuits over booking Black artists

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:53:02 -0500

The two federal lawsuits claim DeSoto officials tried to block Black performers from being booked at the venue, then fired leaders who refused to go along.

DeSoto judicial candidate wants to be added to supervisor's lawsuit

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 18:16:47 -0500

Supervisor Robert Foster filed suit last week alleging a judicial subdistrict created by the Mississippi Legislature is racially discriminatory against white voters.

DeSoto DA asks court to throw out suit over ‘pedophile sympathizer’ comment

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 15:35:59 -0500

DeSoto County Schools board member Michele Henley filed suit last week accusing Barton of defamation.

East Memphis gynecologist sentenced to 20 years for fraud

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 20:13:25 -0500

Sanjeev Kumar, 45, a gynecological oncologist and founder of the Memphis-based Poplar Avenue Clinic, was arrested in February 2025.

Hearing date set in DeSoto supervisor suit against state

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 18:30:08 -0500

A hearing date has been set in DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster’s federal lawsuit against the State of Mississippi.

DeSoto County Schools board member suing DA

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 16:27:43 -0500

A DeSoto County Schools board member is suing District Attorney Matthew Barton for defamation.

Breaking down Mississippi's redistricting lawsuits

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 18:20:31 -0500

Although Mississippi legislators have not yet moved to redistrict in light of Louisiana v. Callais, the state is facing multiple lawsuits over its current voting districts. Here is a breakdown.

DeSoto County supervisor suing the state about special judicial district created last year

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 18:20:19 -0500

At issue is the passage of two Mississippi laws last year giving DeSoto County two additional judgeships.

More than a thousand gather in Mississippi Capitol to protest redistricting

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 18:13:42 -0500

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

SCOTUS reverses Mississippi redistricting order

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 18:12:20 -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.

Reeves appoints new chancery judge for DeSoto area

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 18:06:43 -0500

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed a new Chancery Court Judge who will serve DeSoto County for now.

Judge rules in favor of DeSoto County redistricting plan

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 18:06:17 -0500

“Redistricting is not easy, but our goal was always to adopt a lawful plan that fairly represented the people of this county,” Supervisor Lee Caldwell said.

New owner sees 'gold' in Southaven strip mall

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 04:00:13 -0500

A strip mall near a former Southaven Walmart has a new owner. Meanwhile, two other companies are closing their DeSoto County branches.

Former DeSoto County teacher sentenced for child pornography

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 15:06:19 -0500

A former DeSoto County teacher will serve nine years in prison for possessing child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi announced Tuesday.

Jim ’N Nick's opens first Mississippi location in Olive Branch

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:16:42 -0500

Barbecue joint Jim ’N Nick’s now has twice as many stores as Baskin-Robbins does ice cream flavors.

Lindsey Whiteside trial delayed again

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:44:09 -0500

This marks the second time since last month the trial has been delayed.

MBI to investigate killing of Senatobia child

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:19:01 -0500

The Senatobia Police Department has turned over the investigation of the police shooting death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.

DeSoto County supervisors show no love for proposed truck stop

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:11:20 -0500

Amid outrage online, the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved rezoning plans for a new convenience store but denied separate plans for a new Love’s Travel Stop.

Man convicted for 2023 Olive Branch hotel shooting

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:24:03 -0500

Alvin Myles Jr. was sentenced after a four-day trial.

Woodland Recovery opens bigger, better location in Southaven

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:03:05 -0500

Woodland Recovery Center unveiled its new Southaven facility in a ceremony Tuesday, June 16.