Model train show brings together railroad enthusiasts of all ages
Thomas Mogish has been working on his life’s work for the past 15 years. Mogish is a model railroader with the Memphis Modular Group. For more than a decade, he
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Olive Branch native Harmony McKee gets big break on “The Voice”
Harmony McKee was super excited when she was notified that she would be traveling to Los Angels to perform a blind audition on “The Voice.”
Hernando Police Officer Charged With Child Neglect
A Hernando Police officer has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested Friday on a child neglect-related charge.
Vietnamese noodle soup a tasty and healthy choice for lunch
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Dining Duo are a couple of foodies who enjoy eating out and sampling the local cuisine in the Mid-South. To ensure the reviews are unbiased and that
Robert & Shannon’s “Feol Good” Recipes: Ranch Roasted Pecans
On this first week of fall it seems we’ve finally defeated ninety-degree heat, hopefully not to be seen again until next year. While I have a long list of favorite
Fifth graders learn environmental protection at Conservation Field Day
Over 700 students got a hands-on lesson in protecting the Earth at the DeSoto Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual Fifth Grade Conservation Field Day on October 1.
Dates set for Walls listening sessions to talk about town’s future
Residents of Walls can sign up for a time to meet with Mayor Keidron Henderson to offer their thoughts about the future of the town.
Mid-South Fair opens with official ribbon cutting
The DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau cut the ribbon for the 170th Mid-South Fair today, kickstarting a beloved county tradition of rides and family fun.
Southaven and Olive Branch urge ban on Kratom
The mayors of Southaven and Olive Branch are calling for a statewide ban on Kratom, a chewable herbal supplement sold in convenience stores and gas stations that induces stimulant effects
UPDATED: Southaven Bank robbery suspect apprehended
Southaven Police have apprehended a suspect accused of robbing Renasant Bank on Airways Boulevard Wednesday morning.
“Primetime” exposes moral dubiousness of exploiting child predators in the name of entertainment
In “Primetime,” Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen, host of “To Catch a Predator,” an offshoot of NBC’s “Dateline” news program in the mid-2000’s. Hansen and the show’s production team would
Pedestrian killed in Olive Branch weekend crash
Police are actively investigating a crash that happened on Sunday that left a man dead on the scene. The incident happened early in the morning on September 27, but details
Water Tower Festival brings out families and record number of vendors
Hank Hawkins is always proud of pulling a good prank. Hawkins creates and sells fake milk spills that look like cereal or ice cream. He has also been working to
Olive Branch Farmers Market wraps up busy season
The Olive Farmers Market closed on a high note as vendors blew the final opening whistles on one of the market’s biggest seasons yet. Olive Branch Communications Coordinator Jenn Griffith
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Captain Stephen Raines celebrates retirement after 27 years of law enforce...
Stephen Raines once broke up a “chop-shop” that was selling stolen and reassembled 18-wheelers. It was one of the most interesting cases he has worked in over 20 years of
DeSoto shooting victim remembered as veteran, devoted father and friend Josephus Sanders was pursuing a bio...
Josephus Sanders was pursuing a biochemistry degree and attending barber school before he was killed on Wednesday. A neighbor is charged with murder.
UPDATE:Suspect arrested in Horn Lake shooting
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Horn Lake on September 21. Neyomiah Skinner, 19, was taken in on an outstanding warrant on Wednesday, Sept. 23,
Water Tower Festival returning this weekend with live music, largest vendor lineup yet
Hernando’s beloved Water Tower Festival is taking over Courthouse Square this weekend with a sold-out vendor roster and for the first time since the COVID pandemic, live music on the
District Attorney’s latest billboard warns criminals: “We Don’t Catch and Release”
That’s the latest message from District Attorney Matthew Barton in a series of public service billboards aimed at deterring crime and keeping criminals out of DeSoto County.
SpaceXAI offering to buy homes affected by noise in Southaven
SpaceXAI has sent residents who live near their Southaven facility a letter offering to purchase their homes if they agree not to join a class action lawsuit against the company,
Whiteside accepts federal plea deal
Sex offender Lindsey Whiteside has accepted a federal plea deal as part of her ongoing trial. Whiteside pled guilty to one count of transporting a minor for the purposes of
Hernando Chamber cuts ribbon on Courthouse Square music system
Courthouse Square visitors will have an extra shopping soundtrack through a new sound system placed around the square. The speakers were unveiled on September 22 with a ribbon-cutting and a demonstration of...
Walls Planning Commission rejects controversial rezoning request
After a lengthy public hearing, the Walls planning commission voted to reject an industrial rezoning request for roughly 1,200 acres of land. The rezoning would have changed the zoning from
Suspect wanted in Horn Lake shooting
Horn Lake Police are searching for a 19-year-old suspect in connection with a Monday evening shooting that sent one person to the hospital.