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<strong>Senior Status Judge Jeff Weill Sr. has been appointed a new special judge to preside over the state sexual battery case of former youth pastor Lindsey Whiteside. He is pictured here when he served as Hinds County Circuit Judge in 2012.</strong> (Rogelio V. Solis, Pool/AP file)Premium North Mississippi

Defense pushes back on claim Lindsey Whiteside sentence was won by fraud

Defense attorneys for Lindsey Whiteside have offered a counterargument against the prosecution claims the former coach and youth pastor should be resentenced.

By Brandon LaGrone II 15 hours ago
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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
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‘Just doing what I was supposed to do': Captain goes into water to reach trapped teens

A DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office was not only at the right place at the right time but also had the right training to rescue two teenage girls who ended up in a ditch after a crash.

By Brandon LaGrone II November 25, 2025
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Why the DeSoto County sheriff chose the Marines, when he feels most alive and more

Sheriff Thomas E. Tuggle II answers questions ranging from what his favorite music is to how he wants to be remembered.

By Brandon LaGrone II November 22, 2025

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    New judge appointed in high-profile Whiteside case

    Whiteside is accused of engaging in a sexual act with an underage female. Multiple judges have withdrawn from the case.

    By Brandon LaGrone II November 19, 2025
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    South Point Grocery arrives in Southaven

    The company that operates stores like Cash Saver and High Point Grocery will open South Point Grocery in DeSoto County.

    By Brandon LaGrone II November 19, 2025
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    Whiteside back in custody, new trial date set

    Lindsey Whiteside is back in custody on charges of sexual activity with a minor after a federal judge overturned a magistrate’s decision to release Whiteside on bond.

    By Brandon LaGrone II November 13, 2025
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    DeSoto County DA seeks new sentencing for Whiteside after support letters found to be coerced

    Two people who wrote letters of support for Lindsey Whiteside have recanted their communiques after the former assistant basketball coach pleaded guity of sexual battery of a minor.

    By Brandon LaGrone II November 11, 2025
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    Schools, health care, Medicaid: New Mississippi senator outlines priorities

    As the newly elected senator for parts of DeSoto and Tunica counties, Theresa Gillespie Isom brings an education and health care background to her role — and she plans to use it. 

    By Brandon LaGrone II November 11, 2025
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    Marshall Steakhouse owner selling, shifting focus to new location

    Owner Randall Swaney said the North Mississippi restaurant that entices Memphians to drive miles for fine dining is going up for sale at the height of its popularity.

    By Toni Lepeska November 07, 2025
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    DeSoto County school board member confronted amid Whiteside indictment

    After writing a letter of support for Lindsey Whiteside, a former assistant coach indicted after pleaded guilty for sexual battery of a minor, community members have demanded the resignation of Michele Henley. 

    By Brandon LaGrone II November 06, 2025
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    Empty desks, full outrage: DeSoto protest data shows significant participation

    A one-day protest by students in the DeSoto County Schools over the district’s handling of the case against Lindsey Whiteside, drew a significant number of absences on Oct. 22.

    By Brandon LaGrone II November 06, 2025
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    Lindsey Whiteside granted bond, home incarceration for 2nd time

    Lindsey Whiteside appeared in U.S. District Court in Oxford, Mississippi, on Tuesday for a decision on bond and incarceration as she awaits trial on federal charges involving sexual battery with a minor.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 28, 2025
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    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
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    Beyond the bench: 21st Circuit Intervention Court champions recovery and responsibility

    An Intervention Court in Mississippi provides an alternative to defendants handcuffed by addiction, giving them hope of an improving life.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 27, 2025
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    Whiteside arrested on federal charge of transporting minor across state line

    Lindsey Whiteside, who recently pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor in DeSoto County, faces new federal charges in connection with the case.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 24, 2025
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    DeSoto County parents plan protest following Whiteside sentencing

    A group of parents is leading the charge against DeSoto County school leaders with a protest after a former coach pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor.

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    Judge who presided over Lindsey Whiteside case recuses himself, blasts DA

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 21, 2025
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    Judge who presided over Lindsey Whiteside case recuses himself, blasts DA

    In his recusal, Judge Andrew Howorth added a severe warning about the implications of pressure tactics on the judicial system, stating this “approximates the manner in which courts operate in authoritarian regimes, such as North Korea and Iran.”

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 21, 2025
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    Landers Center expansion cleared for next phase by board

    Construction on the Landers Center expansion remains on target as the project moves into its next level of work.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 20, 2025
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    Noise complaint turns deadly in DeSoto County

    DeSoto County deputies responding to a noise complaint, shot and killed a man at the scene, who, according to authorities, pointed a gun at the deputies.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 20, 2025
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    DeSoto County school board seeks resignation of member who supported Lindsey Whiteside

    DeSoto School Board members want Michele Henley to step down from her office, after she wrote a letter of support for Lindsey Whiteside, who pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor.

    By Clay Bailey October 17, 2025
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    Community members demand resignation of school board member who defended Lindsey Whiteside

    The combination of Whiteside’s sentence and school board member Michele Henley’s defense of her has galvanized a growing movement focused on accountability within DeSoto County’s leadership and education systems.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 16, 2025
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    Lindsey Whiteside’s sentence is illegal, DeSoto County DA says

    DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton said his office is challenging the sentence, arguing sexual battery committed by a person in a position of trust is classified as a violent crime and is specifically ineligible for the house arrest program under Mississippi law.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 14, 2025
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    ‘Final frontier': Walls, Mississippi, balances progress, preserving history

    The tiny town of Walls is overlooked compared to DeSoto County’s four other cities, but it provides space for the potential for controlled growth.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 14, 2025
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    Former youth pastor spared prison for child sexual battery

    A former high school coach and youth minister at a DeSoto County church pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor, but her sentence was considered too lenient by District Attorney Matthew Barton.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 14, 2025
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    Horn Lake hires new leadership for Animal Shelter

    After terminating the previous leaders of the city’s animal shelter, the Horn Lake Board of Mayor and Aldermen have named replacements for the facilities top two positions.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 09, 2025
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    Cliff Johnson launches congressional bid in Mississippi’s 1st district

    Cliff Johnson realizes that, as a Democrat, he has an uphill battle to represent Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District, but he has started his journey with a run for the Democratic primary.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 02, 2025
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    Bailey: Hernando considering honor for Kirk, rekindles question of who deserves street name

    Hernando considered naming a section of street after fallen activist Charlie Kirk, raising the question of when to name something after a person who died.

    By Clay Bailey September 26, 2025
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    911 outage leaves Mississippi relying on backup lines

    A 911 emergency outage left callers seeking police help to call alternate numbers to reach various agencies.

    By Brandon LaGrone II September 25, 2025

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