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    Ex-officer and a former alderman convicted in Mississippi public corruption cases

    “Even the most beautiful garden will have a weed every now and then,” the DeSoto County district attorney said. “I don’t mind plucking a weed here and there, and I’ll actually do it every chance I get.”

    By Brandon LaGrone II March 04, 2025
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    Landers Center expansion gets $4M upgrade

    Cost estimates total about $88 million, up from an estimate of about $84 million a year ago. It’s the first major expansion since the venue opened in 2000.

    By Toni Lepeska March 04, 2025
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    Mississippi lawmakers to unveil new legislation following controversial bounty hunter bill

    DeSoto County officials have adjusted the wording of legislation in hopes of Mississippi law enforcement assisting with detaining illegal immigrants.

    By Brandon LaGrone II February 25, 2025
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    Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins

    From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.

    By Jody Callahan February 22, 2025
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    Sherwood Brown: From death row at Parchman to freedom

    Even after DNA testing showed he wasn’t the suspect who killed the three members of the Boyd family, it still took years for Sherwood Brown to get his release from custody.

    By Rob Moore February 10, 2025
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    Sherwood Brown: A pair of athletic shoes leads to almost 30 years on death row

    A pair of athletic shoes — among the most popular brands in the country — kick-started an investigation that would lead to Sherwood Brown spending close to three decades only a short walk from execution.

    By Rob Moore February 09, 2025
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    Mississippi immigration bounty-hunter bill dies

    House Bill 1484, or the Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program, was introduced by State Rep. Justin Keen, R-DeSoto County, at the outset of the legislative session. 

    By Rob Moore February 07, 2025
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    Southaven mayor to those who show out at Springfest: ‘We’re going to bust your tail’

    “We are not going to give up one of our greatest traditions because of a few people who have no parenting at home and can’t act right,” Mayor Darren Musselwhite said about the upcoming Springfest.

    By Rob Moore February 05, 2025
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    DeSoto supervisors deny racism allegations by former Landers Center head

    In his lawsuit, former Landers Center executive director Todd Mastry claims he was fired after denying requests from certain supervisors to stop booking Black artists to perform at the Southaven venue. 

    By Rob Moore February 04, 2025
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    Former Landers Center director says he was fired for booking Black artists, files lawsuit

    In a lawsuit filed Friday, Jan. 31, former director Todd Mastry accuses certain DeSoto County Supervisors and the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau of violating the Civil Rights Act. 

    By Rob Moore February 02, 2025
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    Q&A with DeSoto officials on immigration bounty-hunter program

    House Bill 1484, or the Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program, would offer a $1,000 reward to registered bounty hunters for each successful deportation they help to facilitate.

    By Rob Moore January 28, 2025
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    Louisiana-inspired sports bar opening Southaven location

    Applications open Tuesday, Jan. 28. Anyone interested is encouraged to apply in person at the Southaven Chamber of Commerce during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    By Rob Moore January 23, 2025
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    Democrat seeks Horn Lake mayor’s office

    “The key is for people to see that the local election in your city is more important than even the national election,” Planning Commissioner and Horn Lake mayoral candidate Jimmy Stokes said.

    By Rob Moore January 15, 2025
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    Horn Lake mayoral candidates: Republicans

    Current Aldermen Danny Klein and Dave Young have qualified to face off in the municipal Republican primary election on April 1. Planning Commissioner Jimmy Stokes is seeking the office as a Democrat.

    By Rob Moore January 14, 2025
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    DeSoto Sheriff’s Office continues working with controversial software

    Clearview AI is a New York-based tech company that provides a massive database of images collected online for law-enforcement agencies to use during investigations.

    By Rob Moore January 12, 2025
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    Landers Center CFO fired

    Amy Lovorn, chair of the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors, said Jason Morgan’s termination was a personnel matter, preventing her from further comment. 

    By Rob Moore January 08, 2025
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    Landers Center executive director fired

    During a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 6, the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors voted to fire Todd Mastry, who had led the facility since 2011. 

    By Rob Moore January 08, 2025
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    DeSoto County Board of Supervisors chooses leaders

    Mark Gardner replaces outgoing president Lee Caldwell, who will continue on the board but not as an officer.

    By Rob Moore January 06, 2025
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    Hernando’s $9M parks renovation begins

    “I don’t like to overuse words, but this is a momentous occasion,” Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson said. “This is the largest dollar amount grant ever given to the parks department of Hernando. It’s a big deal.”

    By Rob Moore January 03, 2025
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    Former DeSoto County youth pastor, basketball coach charged with sexual battery

    Lindsey Aldy Whiteside, 26, is accused of engaging in a sexual act with an underage female victim in May.

    By Rob Moore December 31, 2024
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    DeSoto officials say NAACP can’t sue circuit clerk

    In September, the DeSoto County NAACP filed a complaint in federal court claiming the county’s 2022 redistricting plan hinders the ability of Black voters to elect candidates of their choice.

    By Rob Moore December 27, 2024
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    DeSoto County inmate facing additional five years after brief escape

    On Dec. 16, a grand jury indicted Stephen Russell Jr. on one charge of felony escape after he reportedly faked a medical emergency when authorities prepared to transport him from the Hernando courthouse Dec. 9. 

    By Rob Moore December 17, 2024
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    DeSoto sheriff subpoenaed before grand jury

    After an inmate briefly escaped custody this week, Sheriff Thomas Tuggle and Chief Deputy Justin Smith were subpoenaed before a grand jury on Thursday, Dec. 12.

    By Rob Moore December 12, 2024
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    DeSoto County escapee not facing contempt of court charge

    Joshua Zimmerman will not face additional charges related to his failure to appear in court last June, but he remains held without bail following a judge’s ruling this week.

    By Rob Moore December 12, 2024
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    Another man escapes custody from Hernando courthouse

    Stephen Graham Russell, Jr., was at the Hernando courthouse Monday morning for a plea and sentencing hearing when he escaped briefly.

    By Rob Moore December 10, 2024

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