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Empty government conference room with wooden desks, illustrating the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors meeting

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors meets Oct. 5 to weigh a rubbish pit fire purchase, a cashless rubbish facility and a Hernando drug court deal.

Football team lined up under stadium lights, illustrating DeSoto County football scores

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October 3, 2026 Jon Myers

DeSoto County Football Scores: DeSoto Central Wins in OT

DeSoto County football scores from Oct. 2: DeSoto Central wins 27-26 in OT, Lake Cormorant stays unbeaten, and Hernando tops Horn Lake 33-17.

Stack of wrapped Christmas gifts representing the DeSoto County Christmas shoebox drive

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October 2, 2026 Jon Myers

DeSoto Sheriff’s Office Collects Christmas Shoebox Gifts

The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office is collecting Christmas shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child in October. Drop off items in Hernando, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Students exploring nature with a magnifying glass, illustrating DeSoto County's Conservation Field Day

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October 2, 2026 Jon Myers

700 DeSoto Fifth Graders Attend Conservation Field Day

Over 700 DeSoto County fifth graders learned about bats, water use, trees and litter at the annual Conservation Field Day at the Agri-Education Center.

Wooden judge's gavel beside a stack of legal folders, illustrating the Henley defamation suit

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October 2, 2026 Jon Myers

Judge Lets Henley Defamation Suit Against DeSoto DA Proceed

A judge denied DeSoto County DA Matthew Barton’s request to dismiss the Henley defamation suit filed by school board member Michele Henley, for now.

Kratom powder in a bowl with a spoon, the herbal product at the center of a proposed Mississippi kratom ban

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October 1, 2026 Jon Myers

Southaven, Olive Branch Mayors Urge Mississippi Kratom Ban

Southaven and Olive Branch mayors are urging a Mississippi kratom ban after two Ole Miss students died. Hernando already bans the herbal product locally.

Hernando Witches Ride flyer: dress your kids up, parade October 10 at 5:30 PM

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October 1, 2026 Jon Myers

Dress Your Kids Up: Hernando Witches Ride Set for October 10 in Downtown Hernando

Calling all little witches, goblins and ghosts: it is time to dress the kiddos up and come watch the Hernando

Desoto County Sports

October 1, 2026 Jon Myers

Southaven hosts Olive Branch as October varsity slate opens

DeSoto County Sports Today — October 1, 2026 Southaven welcomes Olive Branch and Northpoint Christian hosts Center Hill on Thursday,

Raindrops on a car window with traffic lights blurred behind, illustrating DeSoto County rain returning Friday

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October 1, 2026 Jon Myers

DeSoto County Rain Returns Friday After Hot, Dry Stretch

DeSoto County rain chances hit 90% Friday as a cold front ends a hot, dry stretch. Expect 1-1.5 inches through the weekend and cooler highs in the 70s.