A draft of a report by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could provide some relief to flooding in the Bullfrog Corner section of DeSoto County.

The crash occurred on farmland near Dacus Lake, close to Downtown Memphis.

As costs continue to rise, trying to reach an estimated cost for expansion of the Landers Center is a moving target.

Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams has narrowed the list of finalists who’ve interviewed for the job of police chief Don Gammage, whose last day will be June 30.

While the long-awaited road improvements are underway around the Landers Center, the work should not cause traffic problems for high school graduations in DeSoto County.

Southaven’s House of Grace thrift store will remain open with a new organization – Hope Missions International – overseeing the business.

“We’re not interested in making it harder to get contraceptives,” Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday after a previous, national news story was headlined that the governor “doesn’t rule out banning contraception if Roe falls.” 

Tate Reeves touted economic growth potential across the state during an appearance at an Olive Branch manufacturing plant.

A few factors are leading to closure of the thrift store in Southaven, including a reduction in customers, which of course led to a reduction in the revenue the thrift store raised for House of Grace.

The market is offering special deals for senior citizens starting Saturday, May 14, and continuing on one Saturday each month through the summer.

The 60,000-square-foot Gatorade Fieldhouse has space for training, practice and tournaments.

Continued growth in DeSoto County translates to a need for a new Justice Court building. The facility, already under construction, should open this summer alongside other law-and-order facilities.

DeSoto County governments are taking varying approaches to the potential sale of medical marijuana.

The dozens of displays and thousands of lights will loop through City Park. The 40-day event will culminate in a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party and fireworks show.

Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite was the brainchild of the bridge.

With approval of special taxes by the Mississippi State Legislature, DeSoto County cities are studying how to use the money, most planning to steer the funds to parks and recreation.

Concerns about the nuances in the state’s pot legislation caused Horn Lake officials to opt out of the sale and cultivation of marijuana. But that decision may be temporary.

Groups across DeSoto County have fanned out to pick up trash in an effort to keep the streets of their communities clean.

As Miss. 305 continues to be more congested in DeSoto County, local officials are searching for alternatives to ease the problems — none of which seem to be a quick fix.

Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite passionately voiced concerns that three DeSoto County legislators could kill the extension of a local 1% tax on restaurant food and beverages — revenue that helps fund parks. Olive Branch’s mayor has similar concerns. 

Don Gammage’s departure, effective June 30, caps a 37-year law enforcement career.

After selecting the low bid for construction of an animal shelter, Hernando leaders delayed starting the project after nearby homeowners expressed concerns about noise.

Aldermen approved a development at Maywood despite concerns about traffic, apartments and the views of current residents.