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DeSoto County district attorney highlights plunging crime rates, stiff penalties at chamber luncheon

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 16:26:19 -0500

DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton highlighted lower crime statistics in his State of the County address.

The AM/DM podcast: The volunteer search & rescue group saving lives

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 06:32:17 -0500

In November of last year, two DeSoto County teenagers in an SUV found themselves in a fast-moving ravine. But they survived thanks to one of the accident's witnesses.

Mississippi Senate advance of phased teacher pay raise gets mixed reviews

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:02 -0500

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.

Stars on Ice tour brings Olympic gold medalists to Landers Center

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:54:51 -0500

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.

Cliff Johnson wins right to fight Trent Kelly in Mississippi's 1st Congressional District

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:36:11 -0500

The 1st includes DeSoto County. Southaven, Hernando, Horn Lake, Olive Branch, Oxford, and Tupelo are all in the district.

Mississippi moving too fast on xAI permit decision, NAACP says

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 15:16:33 -0500

Mississippi is rushing plans to make xAI’s request for permanent natural gas turbines in Southaven, according to the NAACP.

Mississippi Supreme Court ruling denies Olive Branch expansion plans

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:14 -0600

A state Supreme Court ruling this week keeps 80 acres in unincorporated land outside of an Olive Branch annexation.

Country stars set for Wolf Springfest in Southaven

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:04:14 -0600

Tickets go on sale this week for Ashley McBryde and Alexandra Kay, who will open the BankPlus Amphitheater season in April.

Paving the way: DeSoto's long-term traffic goals start with 4-year road plan

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:11 -0600

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.

Hernando doubles some sewer fees

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:32:38 -0600

The increase comes as Hernando officials scramble to address a projected deficit in the city’s utility fund.

Hundreds voice opposition to permit for xAI turbines in Southaven

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:15:15 -0600

At a public hearing in Southaven, hundreds aired concerns about air quality, loud noise and overall health impacts of 41 natural gas turbines proposed for the xAI data center.

Ballots before beaches: DeSoto County prepares for March 10 primary amid vacation season

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:24:16 -0600

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.

XAI threatened with lawsuit under Clean Air Act

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:46:00 -0600

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company and Texas-based Solaris Energy Infrastructure operate natural gas turbines that do not have an air-emissions permit.

Homes, lofts and a lazy river: Hernando’s Delta Landing project moves forward

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:11:22 -0600

A major mixed-use project is under construction in Hernando.

Orange cones not appearing on Pleasant Hill Road in Olive Branch until late 2029

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:47:56 -0600

Improvements are coming to Pleasant Hill Road in Olive Branch, but it will be a while before commuters see the congestion relief.

Lindsey Whiteside keeps state house arrest sentence, federal trial moves to April

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:45:23 -0600

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.

Situation in South grows more dire as ice, frigid temperatures, outages persist

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sun, 1 Feb 2026 21:14:37 -0600

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.

MDOT says I-22, I-55 north of Como now open

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:08:52 -0600

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.

One call away, former DeSoto Central standout represents Cardinals at caravan event

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:27:27 -0600

Blaze Jordan, a top prospect in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, took part in the team’s Cards Caravan event in Germantown.

Opinion: DeSoto County’s regional sewer project sees ‘substantial progress’

editor@dailymemphian.com (Christie Barclay) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:00:06 -0600

“This is a $300 million regional infrastructure project involving court oversight, multiple jurisdictions, complex engineering, and layered funding sources.”