DeSoto County absentee voting higher in 2023 general election compared to 2019
In 2019, 1,048 DeSoto County voters cast absentee ballots, according to DeSoto County Deputy Circuit Clerk Brandi Johnson.
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November 2023
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Former DeSoto County Sheriff’s Dept. employee charged with possession of child pornography
“As soon as we uncovered evidence that he had these images, then obviously we secured a warrant and affected an arrest on him and terminated him that day,” said Chief Deputy Justin Smith.
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Pearson urges collaboration between Mississippi and Tennessee Dems, Black leadership
Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson traveled to North Mississippi on Wednesday to participate in a joint effort across the two states to enhance voter interest.
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DeSoto movie fest spotlights family-friendly short films
The festival’s short films include the premiere of “Grand Larceny,” which was created by students in DeSoto Arts Institutes’ first-ever filmmaking program.
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October 2023
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DeSoto County to vote on legislative seats next week
Mississippi voters go to the polls Nov. 7 to select candidates in several local races for the state legislature.
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DeSoto County to choose state House representatives
On Nov. 7, Mississippi voters will select candidates in the statewide general election, including seats for the state legislature.
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Two DeSoto County Board of Supervisors incumbents draw challengers
Districts 1 and 3 will be decided in Mississippi’s Nov. 7 general election. Three other seats are on the ballot, but are uncontested.
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Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch for sale
Great balls of fire. Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch in Nesbit is up for sale.
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DeSoto County career expo provides hands-on experience for students
A two-day expo at the Landers Center is providing students a look at different professions, some of which they may not have even considered.
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Victim identified in deadly I-55 crash after police chase
A commercial vehicle driver on Interstate 55 in DeSoto County was killed when a suspect’s vehicle crossed the median killing the commercial driver.
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Widening Interstate 55 is still a top priority for DeSoto County
A lobbyist spent time with the DeSoto County Economic Development Council recently to outline how he plans to advocate for the major work on Interstate 55 during the next state legislative session.
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September 2023
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DeSoto County looks to build new emergency operations center
After dealing with cramped quarters during emergency situations, DeSoto County is on the verge of getting a new Emergency Operations Center.
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Memphis must treat DeSoto County wastewater 8 more years
A long-awaited federal court ruling provides a section of DeSoto County eight years to build its own wastewater treatment facility and end its reliance on Memphis for the work.
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Here’s who’s on the ballot in DeSoto County for Mississippi’s general election
Absentee voting begins this week for key DeSoto County races in advance of the Nov. 7 elections. At the top of the ballot are races for governor and attorney general, among other statewide offices.
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Text-to-911 coming to DeSoto County
“The goal is always (to) call if you can, text if you can’t ...” said the director of the DeSoto County Emergency Communications District. “Sometimes that’s not an option, and when it isn’t, now they have a way to talk to 911.”
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What to know: New DeSoto County trash service begins Oct. 1
With new trash and recycling service headed to the unincorporated areas of DeSoto County, customers should be aware of changes in the collection process.
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DeSoto County teacher no longer employed after reading assignment
A DeSoto County educator is no longer with the school district after teaching from Sherman Alexie’s 2007 novel, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.”
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DeSoto County approves budget with no tax hike for 20th year in a row
DeSoto County supervisors adopted the budget for the coming fiscal year, holding the line on the millage rate for the 20th straight year.
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August 2023
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Desoto Sheriff’s office releases statement on officer-involved shooting
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department released a statement Thursday, Aug. 31, regarding the death of Demarcus Williams, who was killed in a confrontation with one of its deputies earlier in the week.
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Olive Branch’s proposed budget: A ‘build year,’ but no millage rate increase
Olive Branch’s budget focuses on paving, police and municipal buildings, while maintaining the same millage rate for the ninth straight year.
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Hernando honors longtime lawyer Randy Garner
Randy Garner, a longtime staple of DeSoto County courtrooms and a character model for an early John Grisham character, was celebrated for his career this week.
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DeSoto County officials break ground on Agri-Education Center
DeSoto County officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the $19 million Agri-Education Center Friday, Aug. 25.
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Entertainment leaders tout economic impact of DeSoto County tourism
The Landers Center and BankPlus Amphitheater could be key to resurrecting the area as a stopping point for concert tours.
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DeSoto County Tourism executive director retiring
Kim Terrell, the only executive director for DeSoto County Tourism, will step down at the end of the month after a 20-year career.
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Broadband leaders address bridging DeSoto County’s digital divide
Working with three companies, an effort to bring Internet service to underserved areas of DeSoto County continues to move forward.
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