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Taxing times ahead? DeSoto County leaders plot relief for state mandate

By , Daily Memphian Published: August 04, 2025 4:00 AM CT

DeSoto County property owners are bracing for significant shifts in their tax obligations as a directive from the Mississippi Department of Revenue triggers substantial increases in property assessments across the state.

County leaders, however, are signaling their intent to mitigate the financial impact on residents by reducing the millage rate, taking some of the pressure off increased home values dictated by the state.

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Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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