DeSoto County declares emergency after severe weather
Fallen trees and downed power lines following overnight storms led to the closure of all DeSoto County schools and a state of emergency declaration on Monday, May 19, 2025. The Hernando DeSoto River Park suffered significant damage. (Courtesy DeSoto County)
Overnight thunderstorms led to issues in DeSoto County, causing the closing of schools and government offices.
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Weather DeSoto County School Closings power outagesBrandon LaGrone II
Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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