MDOT highlights DeSoto County project as North Mississippi road work advances
Several road projects underway include work on I-55/I-69 in DeSoto County.
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Hoots Senate campaign fundraiser backed by Hosemann
The special election for Mississippi Senate District 2 is set for Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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Blackwell launches first ad in Senate District 19 special election
Absentee voting is underway at the DeSoto County Courthouse for seniors, military members, and others eligible to vote early.
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Hernando hosts annual Water Tower Festival in busy weekend for county events
Hernando event was among several activities going on in DeSoto County on Saturday.
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Harris: The $6,000 Senior Tax Deduction: What does it mean?
Understanding the details of this new tax deduction is crucial.
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DeSoto Civic Garden Club member teaches about herbs
Each person present was given a container and soil plus the three herbs mentioned in constructing their own arrangement of basil, oregano and thyme.
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DeSoto County News Publisher Jon Ross Myers Named Winner in William Faulkner Literary Competition
NEW ALBANY, Miss. — September 26, 2025 — DeSoto County News publisher Jon Ross Myers hasbeen named a winner in
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Scott’s $70 Million gift to UNCF bolsters Rust College endowment
The $70 million donation from Scott significantly advances the UNCF toward its goal of raising $370 million for the pooled endowment, a key component of its broader $1 billion capital campaign.
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Mid-South Fair carries on long tradition at Landers Center in Southaven
The 2025 fair runs Sept. 25 through Oct. 5, offering family-oriented fun while preserving a legacy stretching back nearly 170 years.
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DeSoto County Schools retain ‘A’ rating in state accountability results
DCS remains an A-rated district with consistently high graduation rates (above 95% at all high schools).
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