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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.

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.

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.

Jelly Roll coming to Southaven

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:33:28 -0500

The show includes Alabama-native, Nashville-based country singer Jay Webb.

Disaster-assistance center for ice storm victims opens in Nesbit

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:29:34 -0500

DeSoto County residents who suffered damage during the winter storms of late January have a spot in Nesbit to find help with their recovery.

Building memories: Brick Convention returns to Landers Center

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:58:24 -0500

A Lego-themed convention this weekend in Southaven will feature various brick-built creations, special guests and interactive fun for all ages.

Southaven Springfest kicks off at Snowden Grove Park

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:05:40 -0500

A rite of the season: Southaven is holding its Springfest this week through Saturday with rides, concessions and the aromatic draw of the annual barbecue contest.

Tanger Outlets launches sneaker-recycling program for Earth Day

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:36:43 -0500

A recycling drive at the Tanger Outlets in Southaven will take donated sneakers and transform them into things like soft play surfaces.

XAI Mississippi air permit appealed by SELC

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 16:56:17 -0500

Last month, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board approved an xAI subsidiary’s application to erect 41 natural gas turbines.

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

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 13:52:28 -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.