There are 4 article(s) tagged DeSoto County school board:

• July 2026

  • DeSoto DA asks court to throw out suit over ‘pedophile sympathizer’ comment

    DeSoto County Schools board member Michele Henley filed suit last week accusing Barton of defamation.

    By Aarron Fleming July 09, 2026

• November 2025

  • Bailey: A strong-willed Henley seems determined to ignore calls for her resignation

    DeSoto County school board member Michele Henley has steadfastly ignored calls from varying segments of the community to step down from her elected position.

    By Clay Bailey November 28, 2025

  • DeSoto school board asks lawmakers to revive bill that could remove one of its own members

    This move comes as board member Michele Henley faces sustained pressure for supporting convicted former youth pastor Lindsey Whiteside.

    By Brandon LaGrone II November 25, 2025

• October 2025

  • Federal grand jury indicts former youth pastor on 3 felony counts after controversial state sentence

    An unsealed federal indictment outlines the charges against Lindsey Whiteside, a former youth pastor, who pleaded guilty in DeSoto County Circuit Court to sexual battery of a minor and received a widely criticized house arrest sentence.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 27, 2025