Memphis woman dies in highway crash
A Memphis woman has died after a one-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 78/I-22 early Tuesday morning.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to make Olive Branch appearance
Daytona 500 champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will be driving into his home town later this month to be honored and celebrated for his latest NASCAR victory.
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Expanded postpartum Medicaid coverage passes lawmakers
Mississippi legislators on Tuesday completed passage of Senate Bill 2212, which would give low income mothers Medicaid coverage for a full year after a baby is born.
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Walkner leads veterans services in DeSoto County
Bill Walkner is the new Veterans Services Officer for DeSoto County and Monday, Walkner said he is looking forward to aiding veterans and their families.
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McLemore awarded Historical Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award
McLemore given Mississippi Historical Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
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McCaleb leads state Senate in opening prayer
Rev. McCaleb leads state Senate in opening prayer.
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Four-H archery facility planned for Agri-Education Center
Archers and shooting sports enthusiasts in DeSoto County 4-H can soon take aim at a new home to practice their skills.
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Supervisors, aldermen meet this week in DeSoto County
Here are links to the agendas of DeSoto County governmental bodies; the Board of Supervisors and the city Boards of Aldermen.
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UPDATE: MDEQ details chemical spill response to Hernando mayor
Hernando firefighters were called out to Schulz Xtruded Products (SXP) Saturday morning.
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Democrats hail “Trailblazers in DeSoto County Politics”
Four community leaders were recognized as “Trailblazers in DeSoto County Politics.”
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