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Smell that? That's the hot asphalt of Nail Road's extension in DeSoto County.

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 19:39:51 -0500

County officials formally opened the recently completed extension of Nail Road in Olive Branch, elongating the stretch of blacktop around 2 miles to connect with Center Hill Road to the east.

Former DeSoto County priest-in-training pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:55:41 -0500

The former seminarian now faces decades in prison.

DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator' act

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 15:53:12 -0500

Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.

Hernando High substitute teacher arrested for child pornography

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:20:49 -0500

A Hernando High substitute was arrested yesterday, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office.

There's an app to track sex offenders in DeSoto County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:17:00 -0500

There are more than 250 registered sex offenders in DeSoto County. Now, a new app allows residents to track offenders, get alerts if their child is contacted by someone on their watch list and more.

DeSoto County vets start club for fellow disabled former service members

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 27 May 2026 06:03:46 -0500

There’s a new DeSoto County chapter of Disabled American Veterans, a national organization started in 1920 dedicated to connecting veterans with resources and navigating the benefits process.

Interim county prosecutor appointed and special election set for DeSoto County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:46:23 -0500

DeSoto County will have a temporary new county prosecutor starting this summer.

SCOTUS reverses Mississippi redistricting order

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:49:55 -0500

The move by Supreme Court of the United States threatens the seat of DeSoto County’s first Black and first female senator, who said she would entertain a legal challenge should the state move to eliminate her seat.

Mississippi state Rep. arrested in Hernando

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 18 May 2026 07:26:25 -0500

A DeSoto County state legislator was arrested in Hernando. He said he was heading to address a family emergency.

This Hernando craft festival is a weekend A'Fair

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:01:54 -0500

Hernando’s annual A’Fair Arts and Crafts Festival includes a free concert, a 5K and 300 vendors selling a number of wares — all of which have to be handmade.

Whiteside trial pushed back again

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:51:18 -0500

The federal trial for a former DeSoto County youth pastor and basketball coach has been pushed back.

DeSoto deputies cleared of wrongdoing in fatal 2024 shooting, now face civil lawsuit

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 7 May 2026 09:30:45 -0500

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch recently cleared the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office of wrongdoing in a fatal 2024 shooting. But the family of Jamarcus Brown is now suing in federal court over his death.

Jelly Roll coming to Southaven

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:33:28 -0500

The show includes Alabama-native, Nashville-based country singer Jay Webb.

Disaster-assistance center for ice storm victims opens in Nesbit

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:29:34 -0500

DeSoto County residents who suffered damage during the winter storms of late January have a spot in Nesbit to find help with their recovery.

Building memories: Brick Convention returns to Landers Center

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:58:24 -0500

A Lego-themed convention this weekend in Southaven will feature various brick-built creations, special guests and interactive fun for all ages.

Southaven Springfest kicks off at Snowden Grove Park

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:05:40 -0500

A rite of the season: Southaven is holding its Springfest this week through Saturday with rides, concessions and the aromatic draw of the annual barbecue contest.

Tanger Outlets launches sneaker-recycling program for Earth Day

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:36:43 -0500

A recycling drive at the Tanger Outlets in Southaven will take donated sneakers and transform them into things like soft play surfaces.

XAI Mississippi air permit appealed by SELC

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 16:56:17 -0500

Last month, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board approved an xAI subsidiary’s application to erect 41 natural gas turbines.

DeSoto County district attorney highlights plunging crime rates, stiff penalties at chamber luncheon

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 13:52:28 -0500

DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton highlighted lower crime statistics in his State of the County address.

The AM/DM podcast: The volunteer search & rescue group saving lives

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 06:32:17 -0500

In November of last year, two DeSoto County teenagers in an SUV found themselves in a fast-moving ravine. But they survived thanks to one of the accident's witnesses.