District Attorney to receive additional prosecutors
This represents the first time in 17 years that the State has funded new prosecutors for DeSoto County. On April 21, Gov. Tate Reeves signed these bills into law.
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Southaven murder suspect arrested in Indiana
A man wanted in a Southaven double murder case in 2020 was captured in Indiana after a traffic stop for speeding.
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Barton: Dangerous crime won’t go unchecked
DeSoto County is filled with hard-working, kind, honest people.
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Barton appeals ruling on Gunasekara residency question
The question of whether a District Public Service Commissioner candidate has the residency qualifications to be on the August Republican primary ballot is now going to court.
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Candidate questions residency status of another candidate
District Attorney candidate questions residency of PSC candidate.
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Barton signs qualifying papers, activates campaign website
Barton will face Robert Morris III in the Republican primary in August.
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Champion remembered at Supervisors meeting
Senate recognizes late district attorney with proclamation given at supervisors meeting.
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Morris to seek election as District Attorney
Morris is the first Republican District Attorney representing DeSoto County.
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Barton to announce campaign for District Attorney
Barton to seek election as District Attorney.
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Morris named new District Attorney
Morris appointed by Gov. Reeves to fill remainder of John Champion’s term.
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