DeSoto County News

All of the district’s eight high schools graduated over 90 percent of the senior class last May.

County sued over Supervisor district lines

September 17, 2024 Bob Bakken

The complaint being filed concerns the alleged lack of Black representation in the mapping of voting districts in the county.

Desoto County News Mississippi News National News

National Voter Registration Day

September 17, 2024 Bob Bakken

National Voter Registration Day supporters say the effort has helped more than 5 million Americans become registered for vote.

Desoto County News

Northwest Soiree announces Save the Date, March 29, 2025

September 17, 2024 Bob Bakken

This is the third annual Soiree, which benefits the students of Northwest Mississippi Community College.

Desoto County Sports

Tuesday sports: Lewisburg volleyball still unbeaten in Region 1-7A

September 17, 2024 Bob Bakken

Tuesday night local sports action.

Desoto County News

Suspect dead in Olive Branch officer-involved shooting

September 16, 2024 Bob Bakken

As in all officer-involved shooting incidents in Mississippi, the MBI has been called in to investigate the shooting, which is now considered active and ongoing.

Desoto County Sports

Northwest women’s soccer remains No. 1 as MACCC play begins

September 16, 2024 Bob Bakken

Conference play will start off with a bang on Tuesday evening, as Northwest travels to Jones College.

Desoto County Sports

Mississippi State to play Utah at the Landers Center in November

September 16, 2024 Bob Bakken

This will mark the first game of a 2-year series between Mississippi State and Utah as they will face off again on Dec. 13, 2025 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.