DeSoto County News

The YMCA bought the daycare center and plans to start an Early Learning Center (ELC) at the location.

Ranger Rodeo set for April 27-29

April 26, 2023 Bob Bakken

This year’s event will take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 at the Northwest Multipurpose Arena.

Desoto County News

Northwest Mu Alpha Theta chapter inducts new members

April 26, 2023 Bob Bakken

Mu Alpha Theta is a high school and two-year college mathematics honor society for students who take specific mathematics classes and are high achievers.

Mississippi News

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office donates for Tornado Relief

April 26, 2023 Bob Bakken

Director General Robert Lo of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, Texas, presented a significant donation of $50,000 collected from Taiwanese churches in the Houston area to Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief.

Desoto County News Mississippi News

National Crime Victims Rights Week April 23-29

April 26, 2023 Bob Bakken

According to a report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2021, there were more than 4.6 million violent victimizations and 11.7 million property crimes.

Mississippi News

More than $1 million in prize money unclaimed

April 26, 2023 Bob Bakken

Several large prizes from Powerball® and Mega Millions® remain unclaimed, with one prize expiring Monday, May 1.

Mississippi News

Gipson: Highlighting Mississippi products on the world stage

April 26, 2023 Bob Bakken

Last week, I promoted Mississippi’s agricultural, food, and forest products in the Dutch, Scandinavian, and surrounding markets in Europe.

Desoto County Sports

Tuesday sports: Patriots paste Commodores to wrap up regular season

April 26, 2023 Bob Bakken

Lewisburg, which won the Region 2-6A regular season crown and is awaiting the winner of the Clinton/South Panola first round series, played host to Lafayette (Oxford), which won the Region 2-5A title and is also seeded into the second round. It was the regular season finale for both teams.