In hopes of addressing properties in disrepair, Southaven has increased the fine for residences where owners don’t address long-standing problems.

John Champion, the North Mississippi district attorney who prosecuted two trials in one of the most brutal murders in the state’s history, has died after a long illness.

The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi has mobilized assistance in DeSoto County where groups are working to provide clean water.

A Southaven alderman with a passion for the outdoors is working to resurrect interest and funding in Mississippi state parks.

DeSoto leaders have asked for funding to widen I-55, U.S. 51 and Miss. 305 multiple times, but those requests have fallen on deaf ears. 

Facing the financial challenges of governments everywhere, DeSoto County and its four major cities are crafting financial plans to address the needs in the coming fiscal year.

Papa Murphy’s in Olive Branch has created the “Mayor Ken,” a pizza named after Mayor Ken Adams. 

Repaving of Southaven streets — a priority of Mayor Darren Musselwhite — has $4 million budgeted for the new asphalt surface.

Mike Miller plans to open his fourth Let It Fly next summer, in Southaven’s Silo Square.

Olive Branch’s young professionals can go to Memphis for entertainment, but would like to see more things to do in their DeSoto County city.

A loss by DeSoto County could end up being an expensive venture.

Improvements to the electric grid at City Park in Olive Branch will contribute to a stellar holiday light event.

Olive Branch officials want to monitor who drives into the DeSoto County city, and has hired a Georgia firm to track license plates with cameras.

The overwhelming passage of a hotel-motel tax by Olive Branch voters opens more options for parks and recreation amenities

Olive Branch voters approved a 1% tax on hotel and motel room stays Tuesday to help fund improvements to the city park system.

“That one dog can do the work that 20 investigators may not be able to do on their own,” said Deputy Chief Justin Smith.

Nesbit, Mississippi resident John Butler, who did not have a gym membership before, now goes every day, part of what may be his lifelong work to rebuild the 85% muscle mass he lost in his arms and chest.

Olive Branch city officials are gearing up for a referendum Tuesday, Aug. 2, on whether a 1% tax will be levied on hotel and motel stays, raising an estimated $500,000 annually for the park system.

The latest survey of residences revealed 3,758 households don’t have access to broadband or are underserved, meaning download speeds of less than 100 Mbps. 

A $30 million, mixed-use development featuring upscale shops, restaurants and boutiques, patterned in part after Silo Square in Southaven, is poised for approval in Hernando.

New Olive Branch police chief William Cox hopes to build a strong sense of morale within the department. 

The event kicked off the 20th annual, three-day competition with events open to the public Friday and Saturday at various sites in DeSoto County.

Aldermen apply for grant to bring dam up to state standards.

The new three-story physicians building will improve cancer care, consolidating two existing Southaven locations. 

Jessica Patch has shifted gears for her latest fiction novel focusing on a serial killer with plenty of local landmarks to set the scenes.