DeSoto County Kratom Ban Ordinance Moves Forward
DeSoto County supervisors asked their attorney to draft a DeSoto County kratom ban for unincorporated areas. A final vote is expected at a later meeting.
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State lawmaker urges Jackson city leaders to support Pearl River casino project
By Molly Minta | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio articles are automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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DA Secures Record 13-Year Prison Sentence in DeSoto County Voyeurism Case
DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced a conviction and record-setting 13-year prison sentence against Benjamin Kegerise in a voyeurism case investigated by the Olive Branch Police Department.
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These artists are honoring the Mississippi River Basin one piece of glass at a time
By Hector Alejandro Arzate, Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk | Originally published by Mississippi Today Libby Reuter watched
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Center Hill, Olive Branch head to morning regionals before county football Friday
October 20, 2026 | DeSoto County Sports Today Center Hill and Olive Branch have boys and girls entered in Thursday’s
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Walls Residents Push Back on Data Center at Listening Session
Walls residents pushed back on a possible Walls data center at Monday’s listening session as Mayor Keidron Henderson touted economic benefits.
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The 5 Best Air Purifiers for DeSoto County Fall Allergies
Ragweed season is here — five well-reviewed HEPA air purifiers sized for DeSoto County bedrooms and living rooms to help Mississippi families breathe easier this fall.
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Southaven police announce changes to uncertified officer hiring process
Beginning Nov. 5, 2026, Southaven police will offer written and physical fitness testing twice monthly and raise the minimum fitness requirement from 60% to 70%.
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Ghouls Night Out planned Thursday on Hernando Square
The event is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m., with shopping bags and pink witch hats for the first 50 ladies, a raffle and a costume contest.
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Report finds birth centers improve outcomes. Mississippi has none
By Sophia Paffenroth | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio articles are automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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