DeSoto County DA Billboard: ‘We Don’t Catch and Release’
A new DeSoto County DA billboard on I-55 near the Landers Center tells criminals “We don’t catch and release,” DA Matthew Barton’s latest warning.
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DeSoto County Sheriff Launches OffenderWatch Alerts for Parents
DeSoto County OffenderWatch alerts from the Sheriff’s Office are free and notify parents when registered sex offenders move nearby. Here is how to sign up.
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Southaven earns Class 2 fire rating upgrade
The city has invested heavily in fire vehicles, apparatus and facilities, strengthening its ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.
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Residents praise DeSoto County storm response
County leaders said they plan to conduct a post‑storm review with MDOT and local cities to evaluate what worked well.
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McLendon releases legislative agenda for session
The package includes more than a dozen major proposals that McLendon says reflect concerns he hears “every day from families, parents, educators, and first responders.”
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Wicker: National Guard promotes public safety
We must reinvest in local crime-fighting efforts that will keep the public safe.
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DeSoto DA Launches “Turn Back Now” Billboard Campaign Warning Memphis Criminals to Stay Out
The District Attorney’s Office frames the initiative as a necessary reinforcement of the distinct legal differences between Tennessee and Mississippi.
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ICE arrests, deports violent offender during Olive Branch court appearance
The District Attorney’s Office said Ambrosio meets the current administration’s deportation criteria.
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Olive Branch Mayor touts top-tier financial health, economic growth
Adams highlighted that Olive Branch is one of only two cities among Mississippi’s top five most populous—along with Jackson—to surpass the $1 billion assessed value mark.
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Man hospitalized in Southaven shooting; two individuals detained
This is a developing story, and more information may be released as the investigation continues.
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