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'It's called Missi-Flippy now': Supporters celebrate historic win

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:03:29 -0600

As DeSoto County officials were still counting votes, supporters of Scott Colom began celebrating as news outlets declared the Democratic challenger the winner in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race.

What does a post Task Force world look like? It could be Jackson, Mississippi.

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:15:28 -0600

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded Jackson $64 million as part of a “flagship effort,” a peek at what could be the administration’s new strategy beyond the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Mississippi regulator affirms SpaceXAI turbine permits

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:17:59 -0600

After two days of testimony, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality ruled in favor of itself, arguing it didn’t make a mistake by issuing permits to SpaceXAI for a permanent power plant in Southaven.

Why hasn't Mississippi's US Senate race been called?

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 09:11:44 -0600

Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race remains undecided as Democrat Scott Colom’s lead continues to grow. Outstanding affidavit and absentee ballots in DeSoto County and across the state are a key reason why.

Walls police officer-involved crash leaves fatalities

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 16:36:51 -0600

A Walls police officer was involved in a crash that killed three people on U.S. 61 in the small Mississippi town.

Scott Colom takes DeSoto, final verdict still awaits on statewide results

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 10:32:37 -0600

Mississippi’s tight U.S. Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith still remains undecided with Colom — as of Thursday morning —leading by less than a percentage point.

DeSoto County elects first Black judges in Circuit and Chancery courts

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 18:31:48 -0600

The jury is still out on Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, but DeSoto County voters did decide a number of local races.

DeSoto County Justice Court judge retiring

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:38:22 -0500

DeSoto County Justice Court Judge Karen Sanders is retiring after nearly 30 years, but her political future may not be over.

Mississippi state auditor investigating Walls amid data center concerns

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:08:47 -0500

The questions from the auditor’s office come as Walls officials consider a rezoning request for more than 1,000 acres of farmland for industrial use along U.S. 61.

'I believe in humanity first’: Mississippi contender for US Senate digs into data centers

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:48:25 -0500

The Democratic contender for U.S. Senate in Mississippi spoke to supporters in Southaven, urging more regulation and transparency around data centers.

Arena League football coming to Landers Center

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:52:19 -0500

The league commissioner said there will be an “instant rivalry” with the Memphis Blues, the Bluff City’s American Arena League team.

DeSoto County moves toward banning kratom sales

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:37:44 -0500

The proposed restriction would apply to unincorporated areas of the county, not to the county's cities.

Fatal shooting of Senatobia infant 'was justified,' Mississippi AG rules

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:22:20 -0500

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has cleared a Senatobia police officer of wrongdoing in a fatal June shooting of a 1-year-old.

Gov. Reeves appoints new County Court judge for DeSoto County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:16:32 -0500

The appointment appointed is the latest in a series of recent judicial shakeups.

Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

SpaceXAI continues to grow in Southaven as do its debts. Another lien has been filed against the AI giant.

Former DeSoto County, Memphis developer arrested

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:32:27 -0500

“I can’t imagine the destruction he’s left behind. It’s repulsive,” a former employee said.

Data center debate causes tensions to flare at Walls Town Hall

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:46:31 -0500

“If I sold land to a data center, I would not be here. I would be laying on a beach somewhere. You’re lying through your teeth,” Alderman Keith White said, calling a data center build in Walls, Mississippi, a “long shot.”

'Hollow promises’: DeSoto board demands action on stalled Landers hotel

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:14 -0500

DeSoto County officials banked on the multimillion-dollar Landers Center expansion being completed alongside a new hotel. Whether half the project gets finished in time is now in question.

Absentee voting starts Monday. Here’s who’s running in DeSoto County.

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 14:09:17 -0500

Federal races, judicial elections and a school board contest headline the ballot as absentee voting gets underway Sept. 21.

Arkabutla Dam repairs underway, but money still a question

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 04:00:03 -0500

Crews have completed another significant portion of the Arkabutla Dam repairs, but future money remains an open question for the rest of the project that could continue for at least the next seven years.