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Business & Economy
Walls Solar Boom: $90M Project to Deliver 3,500% Tax Revenue Increase
A $90 million solar facility in Walls is set to skyrocket local tax revenue by 3,500%, funding DeSoto County Schools without burdening residential taxpayers.
Walls, Mississippi · Sep 1, 2026
Business & Economy
Top of the Sipp: Southaven Launches New Leisure and Recreation District
Southaven officials have officially established the Top of the Sipp Leisure and Recreation District, a move designed to boost local commerce and tourism.
Southaven, Mississippi · Sep 1, 2026
Elections
Southaven Voices: Residents Fight for Fair Representation in Redistricting
Southaven residents gathered at the Ranger Center to demand fair representation as the State Legislature redraws district lines ahead of the 2026 elections.
Southaven, Mississippi · Sep 1, 2026
Local Government
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
Unincorporated DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sep 1, 2026
Local Government
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.
Unincorporated DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sep 1, 2026
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.
Unincorporated DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sep 1, 2026
Education
DeSoto County Schools Budget: New State Formula Delivers $15.9 Million Revenue Increase
The Mississippi Student Funding Formula is providing a $15.9 million boost to DeSoto County Schools, helping stabilize local tax burdens for residents.
Hernando, Mississippi · Aug 30, 2026
Local Government
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.
Unincorporated DeSoto County, Mississippi · Aug 30, 2026
Opinion
Property Rights vs. Big Tech: Southaven Residents Sue xAI Over Turbine Noise
Southaven homeowners are taking a stand against Big Tech as a class-action lawsuit targets xAI’s deafening gas turbines, sparking a battle for property rights.
Southaven, Mississippi · Aug 30, 2026
Education
Accountability Gap: Southaven Middle Hits 'D' Grade as District 'A'
While DeSoto County Schools celebrate a district-wide 'A' rating, Southaven Middle School has plummeted to a 'D,' sparking concerns over resource allocation.
Southaven, Mississippi · Aug 30, 2026
Elections
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.
Unincorporated DeSoto County, Mississippi · Aug 30, 2026
Elections
Southaven Redistricting: Residents Fight for Representation in New Legislative Maps
Southaven residents packed a public hearing to demand that state lawmakers protect DeSoto County’s political voice against attempts to dilute representation.
Southaven, Mississippi · Aug 30, 2026
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