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Senatobia police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy has resigned, mayor says

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:22:02 -0500

Sgt. Hunter Foster had been cleared of criminal wrongdoing by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office after its monthslong probe concluded his use of force had been justified.

SpaceX facing $6.1M in penalties for potential environmental violations

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:38:05 -0500

The AI company said Mississippi’s environmental regulator is seeking civil penalties for potential violations of the state’s policies across three Southaven sites.

Arena League football coming to Landers Center

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:52:19 -0500

The league commissioner said there will be an “instant rivalry” with the Memphis Blues, the Bluff City’s American Arena League team.

Fatal shooting of Senatobia infant 'was justified,' Mississippi AG rules

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:22:20 -0500

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has cleared a Senatobia police officer of wrongdoing in a fatal June shooting of a 1-year-old.

Gov. Reeves appoints new County Court judge for DeSoto County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:16:32 -0500

The appointment appointed is the latest in a series of recent judicial shakeups.

Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

SpaceXAI continues to grow in Southaven as do its debts. Another lien has been filed against the AI giant.

Data center debate causes tensions to flare at Walls Town Hall

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:46:31 -0500

“If I sold land to a data center, I would not be here. I would be laying on a beach somewhere. You’re lying through your teeth,” Alderman Keith White said, calling a data center build in Walls, Mississippi, a “long shot.”

Mid-South Monarchs play inaugural game Friday night

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 07:55:10 -0500

The Mid-South Monarchs and the Monroe Moccasins will play a two-game set on Friday and Saturday to open up the season. The home opener for the Monarchs will be Oct. 23 at the Landers Center.

Hernando police officer arrested

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Sun, 4 Oct 2026 08:58:47 -0500

Deputies booked the woman into the DeSoto County jail for contributing to the delinquency or neglect of a child, the county’s online jail portal shows.

Mississippi senator announces millions for roadway improvements in DeSoto County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:29:47 -0500

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has announced millions in federal funding for road improvements in DeSoto County.

DeSoto deputies cleared of wrongdoing in fatal 2025 Nesbit shooting

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:31:27 -0500

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office deputies shot and killed Rylee Westmoreland shortly after midnight Oct. 18, 2025.

SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:13:46 -0500

SpaceXAI offers to buy real estate from some Southaven residents if they pledge not to join a class-action lawsuit filed in June over the company’s North Mississippi power plant.

Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:16:43 -0500

DeSoto County’s Lindsey Whiteside saga is almost officially over.

The AM/DM podcast: Landers Center docs, text messages give new info on termination suit

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:43:25 -0500

Former Landers Center Executive Director Todd Mastry claims he was fired because members of the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors wanted him to stop booking Black artists. New court filings now reveal additional details.

Operation saves 7 human trafficking victims in Southaven

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:35:09 -0500

Seven human trafficking victims were rescued during a recent operation in Southaven, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office announced Monday, Sept. 14.

Mid-South Fair announces music lineup

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:31:18 -0500

This year’s Mid-South Fair includes an artist lineup with some Memphis and national country acts.

DeSoto deputies face civil trial date for 2024 shooting

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 20:27:01 -0500

A trial date has been set in a federal lawsuit over the fatal 2024 shooting of Jamarcus Brown by the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.

Hernando passes budget after short stall

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 18:11:32 -0500

The City of Hernando and DeSoto County governments have both passed their budgets for the coming fiscal year.

SpaceXAI removes 11 controversial turbines from Southaven

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:22:53 -0500

At its peak, the company’s non-permitted turbine count was 69, according to federal court documents and Mississippi state records.

DeSoto Youth Court judge appointed to Circuit Court

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:37:18 -0500

DeSoto County’s Youth Court judge will replace Circuit Court Judge Celeste Wilson, a recent appointment to the state Supreme Court, Gov. Reeves announced Wednesday, Aug. 19.