DeSoto County Senate Vote Shift Was Largest in Mississippi
The DeSoto County Senate vote shift was about 23 points from 2020 to 2026, the largest swing toward Democrats among Mississippi’s 82 counties.
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DeSoto County Drought Eases, but a Dry Week Is Ahead
DeSoto County drought eases on the new U.S. Drought Monitor map, with severe drought down to 16% of the county, but forecasters expect a dry week ahead.
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Black University of Mississippi students wrestle with forgiveness in wake of racist gestures
By By Terry Tang, Associated Press | Originally published by Mississippi Today Three Black University of Mississippi students who shared a
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State permit board rejects appeal of SpaceXAI air permits in Southaven
By Alex Rozier | Originally published by Mississippi Today After hearing hours of testimony over two days, Mississippi’s permit board
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For Black trailblazers in Mississippi, Colom’s Senate win is personal
By Taylor Vance | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mike Espy knows better than anyone what it takes to blaze
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Lewisburg visits Center Hill for soccer; Hernando heads to South Panola
November 12, 2026 | DeSoto County Sports Today Lewisburg visits Center Hill for a girls-and-boys soccer doubleheader Thursday, Nov. 12,
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CharterUP Opens Southaven Office, Plans Local Hiring
CharterUP Southaven office opens as the charter bus platform’s Mid-South hub, with plans to hire for dispatch, operations and account management roles.
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DeSoto County Official Election Results Posted
DeSoto County official election results add 1,554 ballots after the affidavit review, widening Colom’s county lead. See every race and the final turnout.
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The 5 Best Holiday Scented Candles for DeSoto County Family Homes
Five well-reviewed Yankee Candle holiday favorites — balsam, Christmas cookie, cinnamon apple, and more — all on sale for about $15 this week in Amazon’s early Black Friday deals.
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DeSoto County moved more voters to inactive in the leadup to Election Day than any other. Here’s what happened.
By Madeline Nguyen | Originally published by Mississippi Today This story was published by Votebeat in partnership with Mississippi Today.
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