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Federal Court Rejects Challenge to DeSoto County Judicial District Structure
A federal judge has upheld DeSoto County’s judicial subdistrict boundaries, rejecting a legal challenge that sought to block the current map before the
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Crime & Safety
Operation S.T.O.P.: Highway Patrol Cracks Down on School Bus Safety
Mississippi Highway Patrol launches Operation S.T.O.P. in unincorporated DeSoto County to penalize reckless drivers and protect students in school zones.
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Local Government
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to DeSoto County Judicial District Structure
A federal judge has upheld DeSoto County’s judicial subdistrict boundaries, rejecting a legal challenge that sought to block the current map before the
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Taxpayer Watch: DeSoto Supervisors Review New Infrastructure Bids
The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is reviewing new bids for concrete and drainage projects, totaling hundreds of thousands in taxpayer funds.
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21 Years and Counting: How DeSoto County Maintains a Flat Tax Rate
The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors finalized the FY 2027 budget, maintaining a 41.02 millage rate for the 21st year while funding a record $42 million
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Safety First: DeSoto County Boosts Sheriff Budget to $42M to Combat Crime
DeSoto County officials have finalized a $42 million Sheriff's budget, ensuring School Resource Officers at every campus and increased funding for prosecutions.
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Surveillance or Safety? DeSoto Mayors Address Flock Camera Privacy Concerns
Local officials in DeSoto County are fielding resident questions regarding the expansion of Flock automated license plate readers and their impact on privacy.
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Crime & Safety
Operation S.T.O.P.: Highway Patrol Cracks Down on School Bus Safety
Mississippi Highway Patrol launches Operation S.T.O.P. in unincorporated DeSoto County to penalize reckless drivers and protect students in school zones.
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Elections
Victory for Local Control: Federal Judge Upholds DeSoto County Redistricting Maps
A federal judge has issued a final ruling upholding DeSoto County’s redistricting maps, rejecting activist attempts to force race-based voting districts.
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Court Rejects Challenge to DeSoto County Judicial District Boundaries
A federal judge has denied a request to block DeSoto County’s majority-Black judicial subdistricts, ensuring the current map remains for the 2026 elections.
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