DeSoto County News

Olive Branch police say officers arrested a suspect Wednesday evening, March 22, and charged that suspect in connection with an armed robbery.

Desoto County Sports

Hustle edge Clippers to eliminate Ontario from playoff contention

March 23, 2023 Bob Bakken

Hustle sweep Clippers to knock Ontario out of playoff contention.

Desoto County News

Hernando aldermen approve Ward district changes

March 22, 2023 Bob Bakken

Hernando city aldermen have approved changes to its ward district map set up during its meeting on Tuesday, March 21.

Desoto County Sports

No. 4 Northwest softball notches road sweep at Mississippi Delta

March 22, 2023 Bob Bakken

Northwest had a lot to be proud of in its 12-2 and 7-0 softball victories at Mississippi Delta on Tuesday afternoon, March 21.

Desoto County News

Bond issue approved for Landers Center expansion

March 22, 2023 Bob Bakken

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors took another step forward in the planned expansion of the Landers Center on Monday, March 20, when it approved a $38.5 million bond issue.

Desoto County News

Hernando receives community grants for Mobile App and “Dickens” holiday event

March 22, 2023 Bob Bakken

Funding to support the City of Hernando’s Mobile App and for its holiday tourism event “Dickens of a Christmas” has been received by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area’s (MHHNNA) Community Grant Program.

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Reeves signs legislation banning ballot harvesting

March 22, 2023 Bob Bakken

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, on Wednesday, March 22, signed Senate Bill 2358, which bans ballot harvesting in Mississippi.

Desoto County News

First woman Marine celebrates 100th birthday

March 21, 2023 Bob Bakken

If June Whitehurst of Olive Branch is presented with a birthday cake containing a candle for every year of her life on Thursday, March 23, the centenarian will likely blow them all out with the same guts and determination she showed to become one of the first women Marines in 1943.