DeSoto County moves toward banning kratom sales
The proposed restriction would apply to unincorporated areas of the county, not to the county's cities.
Topic: DeSoto County
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October 2026
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Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
SpaceXAI continues to grow in Southaven as do its debts. Another lien has been filed against the AI giant.
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Absentee voting starts Monday. Here’s who’s running in DeSoto County.
Federal races, judicial elections and a school board contest headline the ballot as absentee voting gets underway Sept. 21.
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Arkabutla Dam repairs underway, but money still a question
Crews have completed another significant portion of the Arkabutla Dam repairs, but future money remains an open question for the rest of the project that could continue for at least the next seven years.
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Cash still king at DeSoto County rubbish pit
Supervisors voted down a plan to go cashless and approved a 1.6-acre expansion at the site, which is close to full and now takes in twice as much waste per day as it did in 2023.
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September 2026
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Mississippi senator announces millions for roadway improvements in DeSoto County
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has announced millions in federal funding for road improvements in DeSoto County.
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What is Love? If you live in DeSoto County, it might mean home.
Residents of the little community south of Hernando don’t have a whole lotta love for all the changes coming their way, but they like the town of Love anyway.
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Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case
DeSoto County’s Lindsey Whiteside saga is almost officially over.
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Hernando passes budget after short stall
The City of Hernando and DeSoto County governments have both passed their budgets for the coming fiscal year.
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DeSoto supervisor’s federal lawsuit dismissed
DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster’s lawsuit against the State of Mississippi has been dismissed, but it may not be gone forever.
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August 2026
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Former youth pastor Lindsey Whiteside to change plea in federal criminal case
Whiteside, a convicted sex offender and ex-DeSoto County youth pastor, is set to change her not guilty plea to one of the three federal charges she is facing.
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Olive Branch lights way for new cannabis shop
Dabbs Cannabis Dispensary, a Mississippi-based company with 26 locations in the state, wants to open its second Olive Branch location.
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Judge denies attempt to strike down DeSoto subdistrict — at least for now
A federal judge has denied an attempt by DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster to prevent a small section of voters to elect two new county judgeships just weeks before the election begins.
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Vote delayed for Olive Branch rezoning, landfill expansion
Olive Branch leaders pushed off a final vote on rezoning an area of the city to allow for a controversial industrial park and expand the county landfill.
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July 2026
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Mississippi responds to DeSoto County supervisor lawsuit
State officials have responded to a lawsuit filed by DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster, alleging he waited too long to do so.
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Roundup at Arkabutla Lake concerns DeSoto County residents
Tbe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to spray herbicide across 5,500 acres of Arkabutla Lake as part of the ongoing repair project on the lake dam after a strain was discovered in 2023.
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Warren: Recent legal actions in the suburbs filled with personal attacks
“The legal challenges making news this week seem to be name-calling, accusations and publicly shaming others.”
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Trials set for Landers Center lawsuits over booking Black artists
The two federal lawsuits claim DeSoto officials tried to block Black performers from being booked at the venue, then fired leaders who refused to go along.
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Breaking down Mississippi’s redistricting lawsuits
Although Mississippi legislators have not yet moved to redistrict in light of Louisiana v. Callais, the state is facing multiple lawsuits over its current voting districts. Here is a breakdown.
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DeSoto County supervisor suing the state about special judicial district created last year
At issue is the passage of two Mississippi laws last year giving DeSoto County two additional judgeships.
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Reeves appoints new chancery judge for DeSoto area
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed a new Chancery Court Judge who will serve DeSoto County for now.
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Judge rules in favor of DeSoto County redistricting plan
“Redistricting is not easy, but our goal was always to adopt a lawful plan that fairly represented the people of this county,” Supervisor Lee Caldwell said.
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Former DeSoto County teacher sentenced for child pornography
A former DeSoto County teacher will serve nine years in prison for possessing child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi announced Tuesday.
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June 2026
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Lindsey Whiteside trial delayed again
This marks the second time since last month the trial has been delayed.
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DeSoto County supervisors show no love for proposed truck stop
Amid outrage online, the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved rezoning plans for a new convenience store but denied separate plans for a new Love’s Travel Stop.
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