DeSoto County supervisors are set to enforce Gov. Tate Reeves’ executive order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place for Mississippi to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of state residents.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a new executive order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place for Mississippi to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of all who call the state home.
Updates on COVID-19 cases, DeSoto County response.
A well-known DeSoto County catering service is not letting the coronavirus pandemic completely shut down its operation. For now, it’s just going in a different direction.
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Tyler Densford of Olive Branch, who suffered a paralyzing spinal cord injury in 2016 as an airman that has left him confined to a wheelchair ever since, has begun taking the next steps toward an ability to walk.
DeSoto County Tuesday morning closed Brantley Road between U.S Highway 61 and Wilson Mill Road due to high water flooding the roadway. Recent rainfall and high water has flooded fields in western DeSoto County. County officials Wednesday morning announced the road had been reopened. The Nati…
Residents of an Olive Branch senior living facility were no doubt anxious to enjoy some time out of their rooms amid the coronavirus pandemic Sunday, so a break to sit out in the sunshine and listen to music was a welcome treat.
The Maddox Foundation has announced a $27,500 matching grant for donations to the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi’s fund to meet the emergency nutritional needs of children.
High water has closed DeSoto County’s Hernando DeSoto River Park, located along the Mississippi River near Lake Cormorant.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto has set up an outside drive-through coronavirus testing station in front of the Southaven hospital’s emergency room entrance. Methodist Olive Branch Hospital has done the same outside its facility. Seven county medical clinics are also offering COVID-19 testi…
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Lt. Governor and Speaker Continue to Assess COVID-19 Situation
Paul Gardner of Southaven gives blood during a drive held by Vitalant (formerly Lifeblood) on Thursday, March 26 on the parking lot of the Southaven Chamber of Commerce in Southaven.
Governor Tate Reeves Tuesday signed an Executive Order that would require restaurants to suspend dine-in service. This would allow them to only supply goods by carry-out or delivery options. This measure is an attempt to promote social distancing and limiting groups of 10 or more.
It’s been a dreary, sad time with the discovery and growing threat of novel coronavirus, across the globe as well as in DeSoto County.
Civil emergencies have been declared in all four DeSoto County cities, and the County Board of Supervisors is urging its residents to stay at home to help flatten the curve of cases and curtail activities until the pandemic has passed.
From left: Nathan Hickerson, Kristy Dunning, Dana Carter, Marsha Karas, Lashunta Johnson, Alfreda Stewart, and Krissie Anderson passed out Grab and Go meals Tuesday morning at Lake Cormorant Elementary School. Part of the DeSoto County School District's outreach to its children during the pa…
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Horn Lake and Hernando city officials Monday followed what Southaven and Olive Branch did on Sunday with both cities declaring a civil emergency.
Southaven, Olive Branch emergency declarations issued, county proclamation urges residents heed health officials' advice.
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In response to the coronavirus health crisis, the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi is seeking donations to its FEED DESOTO Fund. FEED DESOTO was established as an outgrowth of a 2017 Hunger Summit hosted by the Community Foundation and seventeen of its partners and has been fund…
MSDH also urges people not attend funerals, weddings, church services or other community or social events of more than 10 people.
Northpoint Christian School is completing its first week of remote learning. The school started remote learning on Wednesday, as a way for all 987 Northpoint students in grades PK-12 to continue the learning process while remaining closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mississippi state health officials on Thursday announced that 16 new positive cases of coronavirus, or COVID-19, have been discovered in the state. The new listing includes one more positive case discovered in DeSoto County.
Public schools in DeSoto County will continue to be shuttered through April 17, as directed by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves. The governor made that announcement during a social media session with the public Thursday morning, March 19.
Public schools in DeSoto County will continue to be shuttered through April 17, as directed by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves. The governor made that announcement during a social media session with the public Thursday morning, March 19.
A new 'kid', but also a new ministry located in Southaven pastored by Vincent McCaskill, “By God Inspired Fellowship” is a church whose outreach is to the entire community.
You can add Southaven’s annual birthday bash Springfest to the list of events squelched by the coronavirus bug.
First possible coronavirus positive case in DeSoto County.
Hospitals in DeSoto County are restricting visitation as part of their effort to thwart the coronavirus outbreak.
DeSoto County officials discussed its response to the current COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, threat.
As the DeSoto County School District (DCS) continues to deal with its response to the COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic, Mississippi's largest school district Sunday took action to ensure its employees are not forgotten.
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Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves Saturday announced that he has declared Mississippi is a state of emergency "to protect public health." It was the latest statewide action in response to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, commonly called coronavirus.
Two DeSoto County residents are among Mississippians to be honored by the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service next month for their volunteer work.
Northpoint goes to remote learning, DCS waits until Tuesday for class return.
Friday, March 13, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Mississippi and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from Jan. 10-11, 2020.
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi president Tom Pittman will step down from that position on April 1, and the Foundation’s Executive Vice President Keith Fulcher will become president. Pittman has served as president since 2004 and will remain with the organization as president e…
Northwest Mississippi Community College is excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for its newest residence hall, set for Thursday, March 19, at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
On March 6, the City of Hernando and Hernando Farmers Market announced a partnership with Jackson Medical Mall Foundation, who will provide $1.68M in new support for the healthy food incentive program Double Up Food Bucks to sites across Mississippi, including the Hernando Farmers Market.
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Wednesday night reported its first presumptive positive case of coronavirus or COVID-19. Final verification will come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Jace Fleming of Hernando (right) won a $529 scholarship from College Savings Mississippi (CSM) at the Mississippi High School Activities Association state basketball tournament at Ole Miss. Jace is shown with College Savings Mississippi Director Emilee Brasell (left). CSM is a division of th…
Northwest Mississippi Community College recently hosted the Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics Junior High Math Competition. Seventh grade winners were Mary Meagher (far left) from Oxford Middle School, first place, and Reese McCoy (not pictured) from Northpoint Christian School,…
What has become a word the world is concerned about found its way into the Mid-South vocabulary Sunday when Shelby County, Tennessee Mayor Lee Harris announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19, commonly called coronavirus, in his county.
An assistant principal at a Hernando school has been placed on administrative leave after an arrest for driving under the influence
Mississippi State University (MSU) and Northwest Mississippi Community College signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday, March 5, to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
Arkabutla Lake is a place that welcomes many to come enjoy the scenery, boat and fish on the water, or gather family and friends to picnic and fellowship together.
Of the many passionate and exceptional school administrators inside the DeSoto County School District (DCS), one in particular has stood out for her work with her students, faculty, and staff.
Voters in Mississippi return to the polls on Tuesday, March 10, as the 2020 election cycle begins with the Republican and Democratic primary vote.
The DeSoto Times-Tribune, in an effort to expand legislative and political coverage affecting DeSoto County and Mississippi, has announced a partnership with Y’all Politics as they seek to provide North Mississippi readers with up-to-date, relevant news on Mississippi government and state po…
