DeSoto County elections: 34 candidates and 7 contested races
Candidates file for a number of party primaries in DeSoto County. Two supervisor races are among the contested elections.
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February 2023
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January 2023
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DeSoto County dispensary awaits first medical marijuana sale
Medical marijuana sales could begin in DeSoto County by the end of the week.
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Holly Springs Road residents to get new addresses
DeSoto County officials plan to change some addresses for a new section of Holly Springs Road to end years of problems caused by flash flooding in the area. The change could be annoying for residents affected.
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Rules set for medical marijuana facilities in Southaven, Olive Branch, Hernando
In addition to navigating state mandates, cannabis companies will need to comply with municipal rules, and, in some cases, county government regulations.
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Hernando meeting to detail increased broadband access, discounts
A meeting on Friday in Hernando will outline the extension of broadband services to the underserved areas of DeSoto County. Officials will explain the anticipated timeline for the extension to homes and what residents can expect.
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DeSoto County single-family building permits down in 2022
With higher interest rates as a deterrent and the rising cost of materials, single-family residential starts dipped in DeSoto County.
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Mississippi lawmaker’s bill takes on residency fraud in DeSoto County schools
A state senator from DeSoto County wants to put a penalty in the law that addresses people who put a false address on file to attend schools in the North Mississippi county.
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Underserved DeSoto households get high-speed Internet by July 2025
After years of pursuing adequate Internet service across DeSoto County, the Board of Supervisors have approved a plan that should upgrade underserved areas in the next three years.
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DeSoto County Board of Supervisors names new leaders
The DeSoto County board of Supervisors selected Ray Denison as its president for this year with Lee Caldwell moving into the vice president’s role.
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December 2022
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Horn Lake to launch registry, licensing fees for residential rentals
Horn Lake will begin its registry of rental properties in the DeSoto County city next week as a way to gain better control of the growing trend.
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Olive Branch copes with low gas pressure amid extreme cold
A warming shelter has opened in DeSoto County due to extreme cold, and Northcentral Electric Cooperative has canceled rolling blackouts.
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Northcentral ends rolling outages in N. Miss.
Northcentral Electric Cooperative has canceled the temporary outages that will affect DeSoto and Marshall counties.
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Barton to run for DeSoto County district attorney
Matthew Barton announces his intention to seek the district attorney’s office for DeSoto County, pitting him against Bob Morris III next year.
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November 2022
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DeSoto County wants relief for housing state prisoners
With a growing number of state prisoners held in the DeSoto County Jail, officials are growing impatient with the population and the lack of reimbursements for keeping the inmates.
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DeSoto County to subsidize Internet infrastructure to underserved areas
Underserved pockets for Internet service in Desoto County could soon get relief under a plan approved by the Board of Supervisors.
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October 2022
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DeSoto County gives ‘Green Light’ to veteran appreciation effort
DeSoto County officials are encouraging residents and businesses to participate in Operation Green Light, a program that uses green lighting to show support for veterans.
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September 2022
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DeSoto sends supplies to Jackson amid water crisis
The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi has mobilized assistance in DeSoto County where groups are working to provide clean water.
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August 2022
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DeSoto County and four city governments consider spending, budgets
Facing the financial challenges of governments everywhere, DeSoto County and its four major cities are crafting financial plans to address the needs in the coming fiscal year.
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Tchulahoma at top of list as Southaven officials plan $4.7M for repaving
Repaving of Southaven streets — a priority of Mayor Darren Musselwhite — has $4 million budgeted for the new asphalt surface.
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Court case will determine DeSoto wastewater outcome
A loss by DeSoto County could end up being an expensive venture.
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Olive Branch raises taxes on hotel, motel stays to fund parks
Olive Branch voters approved a 1% tax on hotel and motel room stays Tuesday to help fund improvements to the city park system.
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COVID survivor returns to Regional One with hugs, thanks for saving his life
Nesbit, Mississippi resident John Butler, who did not have a gym membership before, now goes every day, part of what may be his lifelong work to rebuild the 85% muscle mass he lost in his arms and chest.
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July 2022
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DeSoto spending $10M to extend high-speed Internet
The latest survey of residences revealed 3,758 households don’t have access to broadband or are underserved, meaning download speeds of less than 100 Mbps.
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Lawmen see if they’re fit for the challenge in DeSoto competition
The event kicked off the 20th annual, three-day competition with events open to the public Friday and Saturday at various sites in DeSoto County.
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Olive Branch seeks state assistance with Maywood dam problem
Aldermen apply for grant to bring dam up to state standards.
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