DeSoto County launches Stormwater Awareness Week with new children’s book
The project began when Lee Caldwell suggested developing a locally written book after struggling to find one that was engaging and age-appropriate.
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Hernando’s Water Tower 10K expands with half marathon
The Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon are just part of a full calendar of city-led activities.
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EMS Memorial honoring fallen First Responders dedicated
Reeves praised the courage of Mississippi’s more than 5,000 EMS workers, who answer over 500,000 calls each year.
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Mexican national sentenced in Mississippi for child pornography, illegal reentry
The case was investigated by local sheriff’s departments in Mississippi and South Carolina, along with the Department of Homeland Security.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Bryant Center wins national disaster recovery award
JACKSON, Miss. (Sept. 23, 2025) – Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Bryant Center School of Nursing and Health Professions has
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Northwest volleyball defeats Jones for 13th straight win
Northwest will host Pearl River (12-6, 6-1) on Wednesday at Howard Coliseum.
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Conservatives honor Charlie Kirk with billboards in DeSoto County
Organizers say additional billboard locations and banners are expected across the county in the coming weeks.
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Audit finds nonprofits misused Mississippi taxpayer funds
The findings will be forwarded to the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office for review.
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DeSoto Civic Garden Club Sprouts Fall Children’s Garden
Efficient garden use as the cooler temperatures make it more pleasant to work in the garden and less frequent watering is needed because evaporation slows in fall.
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Neshoba County man convicted of second-degree murder on Choctaw reservation
Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon praised the work of the Choctaw Police Department and the FBI’s Jackson Field Office in investigating the case.
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