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911 outage leaves Mississippi relying on backup lines

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:36:07 -0500

A 911 emergency outage left callers seeking police help to call alternate numbers to reach various agencies.

Absentee voting begins for DeSoto County’s special Senate election

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:02 -0500

The special election is the result of a federal court ruling.

The AM/DM podcast: A big change coming to Landers Center

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:29:04 -0500

Late last month, ground was broken on the Landers Center’s $85 million expansion, which includes a unique hotel-convention center project.

Embezzlement case leaves high school band short on funds

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 09:08:13 -0500

As an investigation into the missing funds goes on, the Southaven High School Band is left without money for trips, uniforms and other day-to-day necessities.

Mid-South Fair announces entertainment lineup for 2025

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:02 -0500

The Mid-South Fair’s entertainment lineup for next month’s event includes a variety of artists, featuring a range of genres.

Southaven's KIRBY plays tribute to Mississippi in new album

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:45:06 -0500

The album is a “familial” record, KIRBY says, based on her “Mississippi Black American experience.”

Former DeSoto County standout's MLB season cut short due to injury

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:58:48 -0500

This is the second straight season an injury has cut short the Atlanta Braves standout.

Special election primary winners chosen across North Mississippi districts

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 20:54:09 -0500

A special election after a redrawing of districts has set the ballot for the November general election in North Mississippi.

'Adventure' begins as new Hernando High opens

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:18:20 -0500

The new $90 million Hernando High has more than 200,000 square feet and is situated on an expansive 94-acre lot.

DeSoto CVB names new director

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:52:03 -0500

Her immediate focus will be to leverage the new and larger event spaces that are part of the Landers Center’s $88 million expansion.

Former Southaven officer gets maximum sentence in theft scheme

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:25:31 -0500

Prosecutors alleged he exploited his position and knowledge of law enforcement.

The AM/DM podcast: 100,000 bonsai in Olive Branch, and more

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:14:29 -0500

From Memphis roots to a global reach.

XAI exec addresses jobs, controversy, skepticism and Elon Musk

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:51:03 -0500

A group of Memphians got a rare glimpse into the workings of Elon Musk’s xAI, and a key executive spoke about the company’s potential plans for a former natural gas plant in Southaven.

DeSoto Hope awards first scholarships to students affected by cancer

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 15:53:53 -0500

The local nonprofit founded by five cancer survivors has announced the first two recipients of its new $2,500 Community Cancer Support Scholarship.

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades in the Memphis area

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:48:10 -0500

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades across the Mid-South in this guide — from Downtown Memphis to Southaven to Millington and everywhere in between.

Where North Mississippi kids can get free meals this summer

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:00:14 -0500

With school cafeterias closed for the summer, multiple sites across North Mississippi are stepping up to ensure area youth have consistent access to food.

‘Those people’ and a lawsuit: Discrimination allegations hit DeSoto County tourism

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:26:34 -0500

The core of the civil lawsuit focuses on allegations concerning Black performers and audiences at the Landers Center.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner: First Raising Cane's in Memphis area opens

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:55:31 -0500

Chicken-finger fanatics, cheerleaders and an Elvis impersonator flocked to the popular chain restaurant for a combo meal and a chance to win free Cane’s for a year.

'We cannot put profit before people’: Coalition blasts xAI’s turbine plans

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 18:37:57 -0500

Local civic leaders continue to question how Elon Musk’s xAI program will benefit the community among worries that it will potentially harm residents and drain resources.

Blue wave in Horn Lake? Democrats win big

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 19:07:15 -0500

Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.