Hernando to host free ‘Touch a Truck’ event April 3
The City of Hernando will host a free Touch a Truck event for families April 3 at Longview Point Baptist Church, organizers said.
Read More
DeSoto County News
Your Source for Desoto County News
Author: Peyton Taylor
Panola County Sheriff’s Office urges safe St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
The Panola County Sheriff’s Office said deputies will be on patrol and urged residents to celebrate responsibly, advising against drinking and driving and to plan safe rides home.
Read More
Mississippi Made exhibit at Two Mississippi Museums features 250 artifacts for America250
A new exhibit at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson displays 250 objects that officials say highlight the state’s contributions to agriculture, music, science and more as part of the national 250th anniversary celebration.
Read More
Miss. Sen. Bradford Blackmon urges state to lead on AI regulation
Sen. Bradford Blackmon called artificial intelligence a “wild frontier” and warned that unchecked deepfakes could cause harm. He said two bills he introduced this session, though unsuccessful, prompted discussion in the Legislature.
Read More
Olive Branch Mayor’s Youth Council meets business leaders, election commissioner
The Mayor’s Youth Council met with local business representatives and a DeSoto County election official, the City of Olive Branch said in a government post. The post also included information on voter registration for the November election.
Read More
Olive Branch police, city officials speak at homeowners association meeting
The Olive Branch Police Department said it attended a Plantation Property Owners Association meeting with other city departments and Alderman Dale Dickerson to discuss crime statistics and community information.
Read More
Longtime U.S. appeals court judge E. Grady Jolly dies at 88
E. Grady Jolly served 35 years on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, known for his conservative rulings and sense of humor. He died Monday at age 88.
Read More
Southaven Business Beat posts studio makeover, urges listeners to subscribe
A post from Southaven Business Beat showed its ‘Entrepreneur Room’ being transformed for the podcast and invited followers to subscribe for new episodes every Monday.
Read More
Mississippi authorizers move to revoke Canton charter school over finances
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board voted Monday to hold a public hearing that could lead to revocation of SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy’s charter, citing faulty financial reporting and poor fiscal management.
Read More
Mississippi bill would end blanket secrecy in youth courts
A proposal moving through the Legislature would open youth court hearings and records that have been closed to the public since the courts were created in 1979, supporters and opponents told Mississippi Today.
Read More