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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September 2023
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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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DeSoto County begins budget talk for fiscal year 2024
Preliminary figures for the upcoming fiscal year’s overall general fund revenue show approximately $82.76 million, which includes requested department expenses.
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DeSoto County voters elect sheriff, district attorney
DeSoto County voters elected two top officials Tuesday, Aug. 8, in the Republican primaries for DeSoto County sheriff and district attorney for the 23rd Circuit Court District.
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Mississippi primaries are Aug. 8
Polls in DeSoto County will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for voters to cast their ballots in the state’s primary elections.
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July 2023
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North Mississippi native brings ‘MasterChef’ talent home
Olive Branch native Kendal Adair and his teammates on Fox’s “MasterChef” liked working together so much, they’re visiting each of their hometowns and putting on a three-course dinner.
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Mississippi House candidates want fiscal resources for DeSoto County
Rodney Hall, an assistant district attorney in Shelby County, and Charlie Hoots, a Southaven alderman, are competing in the new Mississippi House District 20 race.
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Brandon Presley makes campaign stop in DeSoto County
The current public service commissioner for Mississippi’s Northern District is uncontested on the Democratic primary ballot in the Mississippi gubernatorial race.
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Horn Lake OKs bid for Arrow Disposal Service trash collection contract
Beginning in November, Horn Lake residents could pay $20 a month for trash collection, pending a vote by city officials.
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DeSoto County hires outside lawyer in tax collector dispute
DeSoto officials say they are not filing suit right now, however.
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DeSoto County signs new waste collection contract with steep fee hikes
Residents in Walls and unincorporated areas of DeSoto County will soon see big increases in their monthly garbage and recycling fees.
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June 2023
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Here’s who’s on the ballot in DeSoto County
Absentee voting for the August primary begins Monday in Mississippi.
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DeSoto County raises compensation for defiant tax collector, assessor
Months after DeSoto County tax collector threatened to not collect city taxes without additional compensation, county supervisors signed off on new city fees, which will provide additional payment for tax collector and assessor.
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DeSoto County sheriff race a top-dollar campaign
The Republican Primary for DeSoto County sheriff is becoming a high-priced affair with both Michael Lee and Thomas Tuggle raising substantial funds in their campaigns for the office.
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Arkabutla Dam potential breach downgraded from ‘watch’ to ‘alert’
The downgrade to “alert” comes a week after a flash flood watch was lifted for the area in the wake of potential breach conditions identified last month
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Season of harvest: Nesbit Blueberry continues founder’s legacy
For four decades, Nesbit Blueberry has offered people an opportunity to pick their own berries. The tradition continues this year despite weather-related problems.
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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to be at DeSoto County Republican event
Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has made a name for herself with her stances on controversial issues, will appear alongside Mississippi Congressman Trent Kelly, Shane Quick and others.
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Cities sign new agreement with DeSoto County for tax collection, assessment
DeSoto County cities have approved an amount to pay for collection of their taxes, but it is not the amount Tax Collector Joey Treadway requested.
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Mississippi governor touts $300M investment in DeSoto County
With a facility that is as long as the Empire State Building is high, Associated Wholesale Grocers has opened at the junction of Interstate 55 and Interstate 269 in DeSoto County.
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