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DeSoto County Sheriff and Southaven Leaders Address Juvenile Disorder at Town Hall Meeting
In the wake of a disrupted celebration in Southaven, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department convened a town hall meeting on Tuesday to address public concerns, a discussion underscored by recent juvenile unrest at Springfest, as reported by Action News 5. Sheriff Thomas Tuggle took the stage, continuing his department's dialogue with the community, covering topics ranging from crime prevention to strategies for youth engagement.
DeSoto County Sheriff weighs in on Springfest fight, juvenile crime and more
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - Days after Southaven’s annual Springfest was forced to shut down early due to juvenile violence, people in the area had the chance to meet with the leadership of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department at a town hall meeting. Though the incident is a Southaven Police...
DeSoto Co. Sheriff’s Department holds town hall meeting in Southaven
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department held a town hall meeting in Southaven Tuesday. Sheriff Thomas Tuggle and his command staff discussed different divisions within the department and took several questions from residents on a number of topics including crime, holding parents accountable, and how residents can get involved.
Puppies rescued from Mississippi rest stop dumpster
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A security guard says three puppies were dehydrated and hungry when they were rescued from a dumpster at a truck stop along I-55 in Hernando Friday. JC Thomas said maintenance workers at the Desoto County Welcome Center were filling up the large trash bin when they heard what sounded like a dog crying […]
'Code Orange' air quality alert issued for the Memphis metro area for Wednesday | Here's what you can do
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Health departments for Shelby County, DeSoto County, and Crittenden County all issued "Code Orange" air quality alerts for Wednesday, May 1. Air quality index guidelines determined that the air that could cause breathing issues for some people. The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), Mississippi Department of...
Hungry, dehydrated puppies rescued from trash at MS rest stop
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A security guard says three puppies were dehydrated and hungry when they were rescued from a dumpster at a truck stop along I-55 in Hernando Friday. JC Thomas said maintenance workers at the Desoto County Welcome Center were filling up the large trash bin when they heard what sounded like a dog crying […]
Spring brings colors to a north Mississippi arboretum, gardens
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service I recently visited with the DeSoto County Master Gardeners and had the opportunity to tour their learning garden/arboretum at the DeSoto County Extension office in Hernando. Some of the plants, trees and shrubs were starting to come out of their winter slumber, showing some beautiful spring color. I noticed […] The post Spring brings colors to a north Mississippi arboretum, gardens appeared first on The Panolian.
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