Ex-Sub teacher from Southaven sentenced for sexual battery, child exploitation
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office investigated and prosecuted the case with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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Special State Senate Election Day
Special State Senate Election Day information.
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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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Board meeting links
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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