Hernando News Archives

The Memorial Day weekend in DeSoto County passed without tragic incidents as some law enforcement agencies increased patrols and staged roadblocks along major roads.

The Mississippi House voted 67-50 Wednesday to end its part of the special session that began earlier in the day, without doing most things the governor wanted.

An early morning car accident in Mississippi has left two women dead after their car rolled.

An early morning car accident near Hernando Mississippi leaves two women dead. Police say the driver lost control and the women were thrown from the car.

By Jimmie Covington and William C. Bayne / covington@desotoappeal.combayne@desotoappeal.com Wednesday, May 21, 2008 DeSoto County voters Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a $60 million bond issue to build five ...

Gov. Haley Barbour created a tax study commission to examine Mississippi's current tax structure and find possible reforms that could save taxpayers money.

“They're getting ready to be deployed again”

There's fun at Hernando's A'Fair Two liner right here for this story With the 34th annual Hernando A'Fair rapidly coming up on him, the phone at Jim Radford's house is ringing off the hook. via Commercial Appeal

“This is the largest investment Ashland is making in all of North America. This is where Ashland has decided to put its home money”

Chemicals maker Ashland Inc. has announced a $12 million expansion of its Valvoline blending plant in Hernando in north Mississippi. via The Mississippi Press

“I went out and bought the red shoes, the white shirt, the ribbons for my hair”

The annual North Mississippi Senior Expo at Southaven Arena draws a large crowd and more than 75 vendors Friday. via Commercial Appeal

“A lot of voters do not know there's an election Tuesday. They may be confused...I did this before. So, we feel like mainly its just a message of a reminder to vote”

Reported by Justin Hanson DeSoto County leaders hold rally to encourage voting Updated: As voters in DeSoto County prepare to head back to the polls Tuesday, leaders there held a rally Friday to encourage ... via WMC TV

“Kenny was cheering me on while I was jumping. He was telling me I could do it.”

PEARL - Hernando high jumper Ricky Robertson and Oxford sprinter Horatio Williams stamped their names in MHSAA state track and field meet annals on Friday in spectacular fashion. via The Clarion-Ledger

Bill York , vice president of sales and marketing for Dillard Door and Entrance Central, has been elected president of the Memphis Tri-State Fence Association, a chapter of the American Fence Association . via The Daily News

DeSoto County residents can take part in the 57th annual National Prayer Day events today. via Commercial Appeal

Boy Scout Troop 41 of Hernando will hold a Leave No Trace event at the Hernando 51 Landing of Arkabutla Lake from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. via Commercial Appeal

Tennessee transportation crews will install new electronic message boards on the approaches to both interstate highway bridges crossing the Mississippi River at Memphis. via WLOX-TV Biloxi