A planned special session for the Mississippi Legislature to possibly redraw the state’s three Supreme Court districts was called off by Gov. Tate Reeves — but that’s more of a delay than an abandoning of the idea.

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

As the suburbs of Shelby County dissect their annual budgets for the coming fiscal years, there are many factors to consider, including schools and their financial plans.

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.

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

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.

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

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

At the Brick Convention, continuing through Sunday, fans can celebrate everything Lego, plus buy sets and meet master builders.

The Hernando Farmers Market kicks off this Saturday, marking the start of a 27-week run with produce and locally produced crops.

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

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.

Desoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton says he is making strides in cutting crime, and intends to continue to serve as the county’s top prosecutor.

With expanded needs in Desoto County, Dream Center is expanding its operation to the eastern side of the county in the Olive Branch community.

With the nearby courthouse and law offices circling the DeSoto County square in Hernando, The Docket seemed like a valid name for a new restaurant, even though the owners have a medical background.

When a local group missed out on Topgolf coming to DeSoto County, they decided to switch to pickleball with the same recipe -- the sport to go with meeting rooms, restaurant and a trio of bars.

City Hall Cheesecake owner Kim Daly used to be frustrated that ex-offenders weren’t given second chances. Then she decided she could do something about it by buying a bakery.

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

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

Matthew Ramsey is managing the Artemis II mission, but his roots are in DeSoto County where he played sports and learned from STEM programs at Hernando High.

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

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. 

In DeSoto County, joining the local Search and Rescue unit means logging thousands of training hours, swimming miles in open water and responding to traumatic scenes at a moment’s notice.

With a nearby developments and improvements to a major intersection, the Mid South Center in Olive Branch is aimed at providing new businesses.

After the departure of the Riverkings in 2018, ice hockey is returning to the Mid-South this fall with a new franchise in the Federal Prospects Hockey League.