Teacher arrested on child pornography charges
Police received a tip during the week of March 10-14 of a DeSoto Central Elementary School teacher downloading inappropriate videos and photos.
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Shots fired at Olive Branch convenience store
Police say there is no danger to the public at this time as the investigation into the incident continues.
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Arkabutla Dam 24-hour surveillance activated after heavy rainfall
Pool levels at Arkabutla Lake are expected to remain elevated for at least a month.
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Mudbug Bash benefits Palmer Home mission to children
They’ll enjoy good food, great music, take part in a silent auction, and be able to enjoy an evening that benefits the faith-based, nonprofit organization.
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Tuesday sports page: Big district wins for Hernando baseball, DeSoto Central softball
Tuesday DeSoto County scoreboard.
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First Regional Library celebrates 75 years to Northwest Mississippi
From the initial proposal, the First Regional Library (FRL) system began in 1950 with branches in DeSoto, Panola, and Tate counties.
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Lottery sends $10.8 million to State
Each fiscal year, the first $80 million in net proceeds is allocated to roads and bridges, with any proceeds exceeding $80 million directed to the Education Enhancement Fund.
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Supervisors hear from emergency director on recent storms
Between the cities and the county, there are more than 50 warning sirens placed countywide, with 28 sirens situated in the unincorporated area.
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Monday sports page: Northpoint baseball, softball teams claim victories
Northpoint’s baseball team is ranked third among Division 2-A schools in Tennessee.
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Olive Branch sets Clean Up Day, supports litter prevention
Staff across several departments have spent close to 500 hours picking up litter along roadways, city parks, storm drains, and more.
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