The festival’s short films include the premiere of “Grand Larceny,” which was created by students in DeSoto Arts Institutes’ first-ever filmmaking program. 

Mississippi voters go to the polls Nov. 7 to select candidates in several local races for the state legislature.

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On Nov. 7, Mississippi voters will select candidates in the statewide general election, including seats for the state legislature. 

“There are a lot of voters who have been ignored in DeSoto County that no governor’s candidate has come to talk to over the years,” said Democratic candidate Brandon Presley. 

Keith Fulcher’s fundraising efforts are helping the poor in Mississippi, particularly children.

A group of regional organizations across the Southeast will receive federal funding to help advance biomanufacturing.

Craig Lafferty takes over as dean of Health Sciences at Northwest Mississippi Community College, replacing Stephanie Mullins.

Districts 1 and 3 will be decided in Mississippi’s Nov. 7 general election. Three other seats are on the ballot, but are uncontested.

Following the merger, Baptist Memorial will serve more than half of Mississippi’s population. It’s also Mississippi’s fourth-largest employer.

DeSoto County School District students show strong results in third-grade level reading competency.

Great balls of fire. Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch in Nesbit is up for sale.

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce recognized a number of local businesses and leaders during its annual awards ceremony Wednesday.

After a long discussion and some adjustments, Hernando officials have approved the first food truck locations in the city.

The property owner has previously said the spot, located on about 3.5 acres near the southwest corner of the Goodman Road and Horn Lake Road intersection, will be one of the largest Chick-fil-As in the Mid-South.

A two-day expo at the Landers Center is providing students a look at different professions, some of which they may not have even considered.

A father walked his daughter in the homecoming ceremony on Friday at Lewisburg High School, just like so many others across the country. But this escort was different.

After the success of Stud Muffins in Southaven, Molly Beth and Trey Jolly are opening a build-your-own salad and sandwich restaurant in Hernando.

Southaven is striving for a “quaint” even with its Fallfest held this Saturday, a smaller, more community-oriented event as compared to the city’s Springfest.

A commercial vehicle driver on Interstate 55 in DeSoto County was killed when a suspect’s vehicle crossed the median killing the commercial driver.

Bacardi Harris is challenging incumbent school board member Jerald Wheeler in a special election next month for the District 3 seat on the board.

A lobbyist spent time with the DeSoto County Economic Development Council recently to outline how he plans to advocate for the major work on Interstate 55 during the next state legislative session.

With a new sanitation provider serving Horn Lake, the city’s aldermen are increasing the monthly rate to cover the cost of the service.

A new development, which eventually will feature more than 300 lots, is destined for the section of Southaven near Silo Square.

Located in the Nesbit community, the area includes portions south of Star Landing Road East, north of Pleasant Hill Road, west of Malone Road and east of Airways Road.

Horn Lake aldermen are making adjustments to their zoning ordinance to better specify the locations schools and day care centers can open.