Landers Center expansion trends $4 million under budget with new bid awards
Residents will see the facility start to “go vertical” soon, as steel mobilization is scheduled to begin in the third week of January.
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Medlin named Supervisors Board President for 2026
The Board of Supervisors meets on the first and third Monday of each month at the DeSoto County Administration Building in Hernando.
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DeSoto County approves design for new multi-purpose Safe Room
The project addresses a long-standing need for more dedicated public shelter space.
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DeSoto County celebrates retirement of Vanessa Lynchard and Glen Davidson
The retirements marked the conclusion of two careers that collectively spanned nearly nine decades.
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DeSoto County bids farewell to longtime administrator Vanessa Lynchard
Lynchard began her journey with DeSoto County in 1995.
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Supervisors outline needs to legislative delegation
The 2026 Mississippi legislative session is scheduled to convene at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, though lawmakers are currently preparing for the 2025 session.
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‘School Choice’ to Dominate Mississippi Legislature, Lobbyist Tells Supervisors
The board plans to present its priorities booklet to the delegation, focusing on its “top five legislative issues” to ensure its message is clear.
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DeSoto County Courthouse undergoes renovations for accessibility, preservation
Work on the courthouse is expected to continue throughout the coming months.
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Landers Center expansion moves to bid phase, project ‘on budget’ after design tweaks
The expansion will add 77,000 to 100,000 square feet of convention space and a seven-story, 240-room Embassy Suites hotel.
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DeSoto County honors service members with Operation Green Light
Residents are encouraged to join Operation Green Light by displaying a green light in a window, porch, or place of business throughout the week of Nov. 4–11.
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