DeSoto County News

This bill can go a long way toward helping restore law and order within the City of Jackson, Mississippi.

Wednesday sports: Northpoint starts postseason with shutout of USJ

May 4, 2023 Bob Bakken

Wednesday night, the Northpoint Christian School baseball started back on the postseason road that the past two years have ended with the Trojans in the TSSAA D2-A state championship round in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Mississippi News

McRae challenges Biden on new mortgage rule

May 3, 2023 Bob Bakken

The challenge was made in a letter McRae co-signed with nearly three dozen state financial officers from across the country.

Desoto County News

Northwest students present Theatre Showcase

May 3, 2023 Bob Bakken

Pieces will be performed from such musicals as “Newsies,” “Beetlejuice,” “CATS,” “Shrek!,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Ride the Cyclone,” “Anastasia,” “Mean Girls,” and more.

Desoto County Sports

Chiefs’ Drumwright signs for Northwest Rangers’ basketball

May 3, 2023 Bob Bakken

Drumwright, who transferred to Magnolia Heights for his senior season after previously playing for Lewisburg, has signed to play at Northwest next season.

Desoto County News

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare adult hospitals rated safest

May 3, 2023 Bob Bakken

The five adult hospitals of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, including Methodist Olive Branch, have been given an “A” grade in hospital safety.

Desoto County News

Aldermen approve design plan for NWCC Health Science Center

May 3, 2023 Bob Bakken

Among the items addressed at Tuesday night’s Southaven Board of Aldermen meeting was approval of an application by Northwest Mississippi Community College’s DeSoto Center for a new health science building and campus entrance.