Hernando News

Southaven Mayor Greg Davis is backing legislation to levy a 1 percent tourism tax on local eateries.

DeSoto Hills Baptist Church, 4680 Getwell Road in Southaven, will have gospel singing at 7 tonight.

Relay for Life will have its first monthly meeting Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Horn Lake Drury Inn on Goodman Road.

Bethel Presbyterian: Our web site will introduce you to our beautiful sanctuary, pastor's devotional, schedule of activities, a history of the church that began in 1858 under a brush arbor on the same location as the church is now.

John Robert "Bob" Young, 97, of West Memphis died Thursday, Dec. 17 in West Memphis.

Bakers Chapel United Methodist Church, 1965 Johnston Road in Hernando, is hosting "A Living Nativity" today from 6 to 9 p.m. Live camels and sheep.

Police charge 3 people in the burning death of a man in Memphis earlier this week.18-year-old Dewoyne Gwynn, 20-year-old Markhayle jJckson and 21-year-old Chronda Walker all facing murder charges.

Five DeSoto County schools have been recognized as performing significantly better academically than projections anticipated, officials announced at a meeting Wednesday.

As many schools reach out to help those in need around their local communities, students and parents at one Mid-South middle school are helping people inside their own walls.

A 69-year-old motorist died Tuesday when his vehicle hit a bridge then crashed into an 18-wheeler on the interstate.

Eighth-graders walk around Hernando Middle School on Tuesday as they take part in the Fuel Up to Play 60 program.

Scott.Noll@wreg.com More social security numbers could be at-risk. This time, it's desoto county homeowners finding their personal information on-line. Chancery Court Clerk Sluggo Davis admits, he's not thrilled with what his office puts on-line. "I would not want mine out there," Davis said about his social security number.

A 33-year-old Hernando woman is facing a one-count indictment charging her with wire fraud related to the embezzlement of around $10 million.

DeSoto County authorities closed at least three roadways briefly Tuesday due to flash flooding, and several accidents were reported.

HERNANDO, MS Emergency officials are responding to an auto accident on I-55 northbound near the rest area between Coldwater and Hernando in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

But in DeSoto County it seems to have slowed the wheels of government. Southaven, Olive Branch, Hernando, Horn Lake, all took on new aldermen on their City Boards this year.

Authorities said a fatal interstate crash on Monday has claimed a second victim.

Justin White of Olive Branch loads his purchases on Friday morning after waiting in line since 9 p.m. Thursday.

With the Thanksgiving holiday now history, DeSoto County residents can set their sights on their hometown Christmas parades.

They built their dream house on 21 acres. A tower. Marble kitchen counters. Stone balconies.