DeSoto County fully connected for broadband internet
Getting DeSoto County to 100-percent connectivity came with a unique public-private partnership with AT&T, Uplink Internet and C Spire.
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Gardner becomes Supervisor Board President
District 1 Supervisor Jessie Medlin will be the Vice President this year.
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County receives $5.47 million in state funding for high-speed internet
New customers are being added and the county is on track for fiber internet by the end of the year for nearly everyone.
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Smith recognized for Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment service
District 2 Supervisor Mark Gardner introduced the resolution of appreciation by saying Smith has been involved in community service for about 50 years.
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Swinnea Road connection is opened to traffic
The $4.5 million county road project begins with the now four-way stop at Swinnea and Starlanding and travels south.
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DeSoto has been “cleaning up” on the environment
The spring clean up push continues on Saturday, May 4, when another Household Hazardous Waste Day and Waste Tire Recycle event is held.
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New tree at the Hernando Courthouse Square welcomes Earth Day
A large tree graced the square in front of the County Courthouse for years, but a few weeks ago was destroyed by lightning on April 2.
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Landers Center expansion funding approved
The vote to approve the county’s commitment to the project was not a unanimous one.
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Landers Center expansion discussions continue
A growing price tag on the project concerns supervisors wanting construction to start.
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Landers Center expansion talks continue
Answers to the funding questions need to come soon because project costs will continue to increase.
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