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    Mississippi Senate passes early voting bill

    The Senate bill was sent to the Mississippi House for consideration, would replace the state’s in-person absentee voting system and open early voting to anyone who is registered, regardless of whether or not they meet absentee requirements.

    By Rob Moore March 14, 2024
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    DeSoto County primary election holds few surprises

    With all 47 precincts in the county reporting, unofficial results indicate the DeSoto voters agreed with the rest of the state in primary races for U.S. president and U.S. Senate.

    By Rob Moore March 12, 2024
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    Olive Branch man arrested in Missouri following shoot-out with police

    A manhunt for a man accused of opening fire at police officers Monday morning led law enforcement officers to Springfield, Missouri.

    By Rob Moore March 12, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    Mississippi holds state primary elections

    Voters in DeSoto County will cast their ballots in party races for President, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. 

    By Rob Moore March 11, 2024
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    MBI investigating officer-involved shooting

    Olive Branch police and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation are investigating an officer-involved shooting after a suspect fired at officers during a traffic stop. An officer returned fire.

    By Rob Moore March 11, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    Southaven rolls forward with skate park

    The city’s aldermen authorized a specialty contractor to visit the park at 7505 Cherry Valley Blvd. and provide the cost and design, which will also have a bike track known as a pump track.

    By Rob Moore March 11, 2024
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    Poke World’s ‘muddy bun’ brings messy fun to Memphis area

    Zang zang baos became huge on East Asian social media sites starting in 2017, where users began to post their “muddy bun face,” after their first bite covers eaters in cocoa dust. But there’s no guarantee it will last long in the Mid-South. 

    By Christopher Wright March 09, 2024
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    Former Olive Branch pastor sentenced to 18 years for sex crimes against children

    Daniel Harris, 45, was arrested by the Olive Branch Police Department on May 4, 2023, after a victim came forward and revealed instances of abuse to a family member. 

    By Rob Moore March 07, 2024
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    Southaven mayor wants Airbnb ordinance to extend to businesses

    Despite the prosperity Southaven has from growth it’s seen in the past several years, the city says it is experiencing a trend of private businesses creating nuisances, specifically restaurants and their parking lots. 

    By Rob Moore March 06, 2024
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    DeSoto County Jane Doe identified after nearly 40 years

    On the evening of Jan. 24, 1985, an unidentified woman was found on the side of Highway 78 in Olive Branch, the apparent victim of a strangulation.

    By Rob Moore March 05, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    Waste Pro prepares to take over Southaven garbage contracts

    To meet the needs of its new contracts, Waste Pro will host a hiring event Tuesday, March 5, and Wednesday, March 6, at its Southaven offices, located at 2187 Stateline Road West.

    By Rob Moore March 04, 2024
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    Bailey: Barton keeps his promise — at least for his first trial as lead prosecutor

    Matthew Barton said he would take a hard line on criminals coming to DeSoto County out of Memphis. For his first trial, he followed his promise.

    By Clay Bailey March 01, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    Memphis man sentenced to 38 years in Southaven attempted-murder case

    The case was the first DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton tried since being elected in November when he ran on taking a strict approach to crime committed by Memphians in North Mississippi. 

    By Rob Moore February 29, 2024
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    DeSoto County Sheriff’s K-9 Luca laid to rest

    Humans and dogs lined the streets to pay respects to the canine who also served U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan during his 10 years of life. 

    By Rob Moore February 29, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County DA says trial is chance to ‘stop Memphis and save DeSoto’

    Barton campaigned on taking a tough approach on crime committed in DeSoto County by Memphis residents. This trial was his opportunity to demonstrate that commitment.

    By Rob Moore February 29, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County Republicans host U.S. Senate candidate forum

    Speaking to a crowd of about 100 constituents, Mississippi State Rep. Dan Eubanks and retired Marine Corps Colonel Ghannon Burton squared off against incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker’s wife, Gayle Wicker. 

    By Rob Moore February 27, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    Southaven sanitation fees to increase with switch to Waste Pro

    Over objections by the mayor and the director of public works, Southaven aldermen decide to change sanitation companies despite past problems with Waste Pro and a higher cost to residents.

    By Rob Moore February 23, 2024
  • Public Safety

    DeSoto County Sheriff says officer-involved shooting ‘in line with training’

    The MBI has not disclosed what initiated the stop. None of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s officers were seriously injured, but the K9, identified as Luca, is deceased. 

    By Rob Moore February 22, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    One dead following shooting with DeSoto County sheriff’s deputies

    The incident occurred after DeSoto County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to make a stop along the border of Tunica and DeSoto counties. 

    By Rob Moore February 21, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Arrests and traffic stops increase in Hernando

    Traffic stops in the DeSoto County city were up 87% in 2023 with 13,229 stops.

    By Rob Moore February 21, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    Second DeSoto County inmate arrested after nearly two weeks on the run

    Gene Dewayne Saulsberry was arrested by Shelby County Sheriff’s Office’s Fugitive Apprehension Team around 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, in Hickory Hill.

    By Rob Moore February 05, 2024
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    Holly Springs and TVA clash over compliance

    Officials met Jan. 31 in Jackson, Mississippi, to address updates from a report issued by the TVA in 2023 detailing safety issues and concerns about the utility provider’s ability to sustain itself. 

    By Rob Moore February 05, 2024
  • North Mississippi

    Winter storms add to Arkabutla Dam stress

    Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a “watch” for the drainage basin — located in parts of DeSoto and Tate counties — elevating its risk status from an “alert.”

    By Rob Moore January 31, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Brent Vickers named Southaven’s new chief of police

    Before being chosen for the top law enforcement position, Brent Vickers acted as Southaven’s deputy chief of police. 

    By Rob Moore January 30, 2024
  • Health Care

    OrthoSouth more than doubles physical therapy space in Southaven

    The official sports medicine provider for the Memphis Grizzlies has more than doubled its footprint in Southaven to meet the growing demand for physical therapy. 

    By Aisling Mäki January 29, 2024

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