County officials formally opened the recently completed extension of Nail Road in Olive Branch, elongating the stretch of blacktop around 2 miles to connect with Center Hill Road to the east.

The former seminarian now faces decades in prison.

Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.

A Hernando High substitute was arrested yesterday, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office.

There are more than 250 registered sex offenders in DeSoto County. Now, a new app allows residents to track offenders, get alerts if their child is contacted by someone on their watch list and more. 

There’s a new DeSoto County chapter of Disabled American Veterans, a national organization started in 1920 dedicated to connecting veterans with resources and navigating the benefits process.

Redistricting for Mississippi has similar debates to Tennessee but will take longer to resolve.

Activists, elected leaders and politicians from Mississippi and beyond gathered in the state’s capitol Wednesday to rally against redistricting efforts.

DeSoto County will have a temporary new county prosecutor starting this summer. 

Winning pitmaster Jacey Blurton, 13, began manning the grill five years old, taking up barbecue after three surgeries left her with limited mobility.

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.

A planned special session for the Mississippi Legislature to possibly redraw the state’s three Supreme Court districts was called off by Gov. Tate Reeves — but that’s more of a delay than an abandoning of the idea.

A DeSoto County state legislator was arrested in Hernando. He said he was heading to address a family emergency. 

As the suburbs of Shelby County dissect their annual budgets for the coming fiscal years, there are many factors to consider, including schools and their financial plans.

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.

The federal trial for a former DeSoto County youth pastor and basketball coach has been pushed back.

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.

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

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

At the Brick Convention, continuing through Sunday, fans can celebrate everything Lego, plus buy sets and meet master builders.

The Hernando Farmers Market kicks off this Saturday, marking the start of a 27-week run with produce and locally produced crops.

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

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.

Desoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton says he is making strides in cutting crime, and intends to continue to serve as the county’s top prosecutor.

With expanded needs in Desoto County, Dream Center is expanding its operation to the eastern side of the county in the Olive Branch community.