DeSoto County Fire Danger: Marshall, Tate Now Ban Burning
DeSoto County fire danger rises as neighboring Marshall and Tate counties ban burning, 53 Mississippi counties have bans, and NWS warns of dry weather.
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Southaven Chamber describes structured format for B2B AM networking
The Southaven Chamber of Commerce says B2B AM is designed to give participants a structured way to meet others and deliver a pitch directly across the table.
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Southaven Data Center Roundtable Airs Noise, Buyout Concerns
At a Southaven data center roundtable Oct. 20, residents raised noise and buyout worries as Colom and Hyde-Smith’s camp weighed in on data centers.
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The 5 Best Robot Lawn Mowers for DeSoto County Suburban Yards
Mowing season never really ends in DeSoto County — five well-reviewed robot lawn mowers, including wire-free models, sized for suburban yards so Mississippi families can skip the weekend mow.
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New class scheduled to start Nov. 9, 2026
The Southaven Chamber of Commerce announced that a new class will begin Nov. 9, 2026, with limited seats available.
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Record 13-Year Sentence in DeSoto County Voyeurism Case
A former teacher received 13 years in prison in a DeSoto County voyeurism case, the longest such sentence in county history, the DA announced.
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Healing Hearts Heritage Classic golf tournament set for Oct. 26
The tournament will be held at Olive Branch Country Club, with lunch and registration at 11:30 a.m. and a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start.
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Ghouls’ Night Out planned as all-day event
The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, with giveaways, specials and grab bags.
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Wreaths Across America event set for Dec. 19 at Blocker Cemetery
Organizers say 188 wreaths remain available to recognize veterans buried in Historic Blocker Cemetery.
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Railroad Avenue at Highway 178 to close temporarily for repairs
Railroad Avenue at Highway 178 will be temporarily closed Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, for railroad repairs. Drivers are asked to use an alternate route.
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