DeSoto County News

DeSoto Central used the long ball in disposing of Lewisburg 7-4 to start a key Region 2-6A softball series Wednesday night in Southaven.

Mississippi News

Gipson to go on The Netherlands agribusiness trade mission

April 12, 2023 Bob Bakken

Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson will participate in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) first-ever regional agribusiness trade mission to the Netherlands April 17-20.

Desoto County News

First Regional Library to celebrate National Library Week

April 12, 2023 Bob Bakken

First Regional Library encourages all community members to visit their local library during National Library Week.

Mississippi News

Presley campaign for governor announces staff hires

April 12, 2023 Bob Bakken

Brandon Presley’s campaign for Mississippi governor has announced numerous senior staff hires.

Desoto County Sports

Tuesday sports: DeSoto Central baseball edges Lewisburg in extras

April 11, 2023 Bob Bakken

Photo: DeSoto Central’s Gavin Brassfield swings at a pitch during Tuesday’s contest against Lewisburg. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com) Noah Smith’s fielder’s choice

Desoto County Sports

Horn Lake retires Super Bowl champ Darius Harris’ football jersey

April 11, 2023 Bob Bakken

Don’t be looking for jersey number 8 on the Horn Lake High School football sideline this fall, or anytime in the future, for that matter.

Mississippi News

Bill signings address cybersecurity and Chinese tech threats

April 11, 2023 Bob Bakken

Reeves has announced that he has signed two bills which strengthen the state of Mississippi’s cybersecurity efforts and counter Chinese technological threats.

Desoto County Sports

Polk named MACCC softball Player of the Week again

April 11, 2023 Bob Bakken

Northwest softball sophomore infielder McKaylee “K.K.” Polk has been chosen as the MACCC Softball Player of the Week, the conference announced on Tuesday afternoon, April 11.