DeSoto County-based nonprofit uses equine therapy to help veterans, first responders battle PTSD
The horses selected for the program, regardless of breed, must have a gentle, social, and positive attitude.
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Agendas for this week’s alderman and supervisor meetings in DeSoto County.
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Hernando Farmers Market wraps 2025 season with over 100,000 visitors
The market prioritized accessibility by accepting SNAP/EBT, which could be redeemed for tokens.
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Voters face Saturday deadline for absentee voting in Nov. 4 special Senate election
In-person absentee voting is conducted exclusively at the DeSoto County Circuit Clerk’s Office.
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Governor Reeves seeks to ban sugary foods and drinks from SNAP purchases, add rotisserie chicken to approved list
Under the proposal, processed foods containing sugar, cane sugar, corn syrup, or high fructose corn syrup as the first or second ingredient would no longer qualify for purchase with SNAP benefits.
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‘Fall Back’: Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday amid push for permanent change
The system Americans are familiar with today was established by the Uniform Time Act of 1966.
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Hurricane Melissa’s aftermath in Jamaica leaves local mission trip in doubt
Northpoint Christian School has sent mission teams to work with IsleGo Missions since 2019.
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Former H.W. Byers athletic director arrested for alleged embezzlement
If convicted, Coln faces up to five years in prison and $5,000 in fines.
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Bridging the Gap: DeSoto County Career Expo connects students with future opportunities
Officials say the event supports long-term workforce development efforts.
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Baptist DeSoto recognized as a top-performing Mississippi hospital by Blue Cross & Blue Shield
According to Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, trend data indicates participating hospitals are improving in the management of sepsis care, maternity care, and cardiac care.
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