Jaguars celebrate seniors set to play college football
The event was originally planned for National Signing Day but was postponed after a winter storm closed schools across DeSoto County.
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Blackwell ranks among state’s most effective legislators
Blackwell’s high ranking is bolstered by his leadership roles, including his tenure as Chairman of the Senate Medicaid Committee.
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Second storm-related death reported in DeSoto County
To date, 41 counties have filed 878 formal requests for emergency commodities.
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Mitchell named new Director of Tourism for DeSoto County
She said the opportunity aligns perfectly with her values, leadership philosophy and passion for community engagement.
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U.S. gasoline prices tumble to start 2026
The gap between the most and least expensive states now stands at a staggering $2.19 per gallon.
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DeSoto DA vows legal action against a “DEI” Judicial Sub-District
While the legislation increases the number of judges serving DeSoto County from three to four next year, Barton argues the structure of the election is flawed.
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DeSoto County chronic absenteeism rate surpasses state average as Mississippi numbers rise
Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 18 or more school days for any reason, including excused and unexcused absences.
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District Attorney challenges Whiteside’s house arrest sentence as illegal, demands school board member resign
In addition to challenging the sentence, Barton is filing a motion to unseal the names of all individuals who wrote character reference letters.
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UPDATE: Woman charged with making bomb threat
Bomb threat called to Southsven business Sunday afternoon.
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DeSoto Central and Hernando among top pitching staffs in state
When boiled down to it’s simplest form, the object of the game of softball is simple: score more runs than
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