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The Panolian

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Northwest Holds Ribbon Cutting for Centennial Bell Tower

Northwest Mississippi Community College held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Centennial Bell Tower Nov. 5 on the main campus in Senatobia. The Centennial Bell Tower was prominently built […]

Senatobia, MS · 1d

WREG

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Italian manufacturer to open first U.S. operations in MS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Semar, an Italian manufacturer specializing in the production of transformers and power modules, is bringing its first U.S. operations to Senatobia, Mississippi, this year. The Italy-based company says the project represents a corporate investment of $542,000 and will create 35 jobs. They plan to lease 100,000 square feet of an existing facility […]

Senatobia, MS · 19h

takingthekids.com

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The 8 Mississippi Farms Where You Can Fill Your Freezer With Beef For Less Than The Supermarket

A gravel road, a hand-painted sign, and a cooler in the back seat turned an ordinary Mississippi Saturday into a lesson in how families can eat better for less. Buying beef straight from a farm, by the share or in bulk, often stretches a grocery budget further than weekly trips to the meat counter.

Mississippi · 19h

The Panolian

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South Panola opens playoffs at Neshoba

South Panola will begin its pursuit of a Class 6A state football championship on the road Friday night when the Tigers travel to Philadelphia to face Neshoba Central. Kickoff is […]

Batesville, MS · 2d

WREG

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Veteran sheriff reflects on memories of his time during war

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Wednesday is Veterans Day, and as we salute our veterans, we are honoring their commitment to country, their service, and sacrifice. That includes DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle, who saw combat as a Marine during “Operation Desert Storm.” Sheriff Tuggle talked about his time in the Marine Corps with WREG’s Mike Suriani […]

Desoto County, MS · 2d

Votebeat

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A Mississippi county moved more voters to inactive in the leadup to Election Day than any other. Here’s what happened.

This story was published by Votebeat in partnership with Mississippi Today. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration. Mississippi Today is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to covering justice, voting rights, politics, education, health and culture. Sign up for Votebeat’s free newsletters here and Mississippi Today’s free newsletters here . HERNANDO, Miss. – Dozens of people crowded into the old Trustmark Bank building in downtown on Wednesday afternoon to watch DeSoto County’s election officials pore over bins of ballots in a longtime Republican stronghold key to the political earthquake that has rattled Mississippi. DeSoto, a Memphis suburb just below the Mississippi border, has been solid Trump country . Until now. A jolt of Democratic enthusiasm and a slump in Republican voters appears to have delivered DeSoto County for Democrat Scott Colom, the Mississippi district attorney declared the winner Wednesday night over GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. DeSoto’s proximity to Memphis has established the county as a bright spot locally. It’s a center of economic development in America’s poorest state and the fastest-growing county amid statewide population decline, attracting Memphis suburbanites and Elon Musk-backed data centers alike. But the county has drawn an uncomfortable spotlight since last

Desoto County, MS · 2d

The Commercial Appeal

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Southaven restaurant Maria's Cantina permanently closes after 17 years

Southaven restaurant Maria's Cantina has closed its doors after 17 years in business. "We are sad to announce that after 17 years of happily serving the Southaven community, Maria’s Cantina is ceasing operations," the restaurant posted on Facebook on Nov. 10. "Business has been a struggle and we have held on as long as we possibly could." Attempts to reach the restaurant for additional details were unsuccessful. SOUTHAVEN NEWS: ALO athletic apparel brand to bring distribution center, jobs to Southaven On Nov. 11, the restaurant — located at 6717 Airways Blvd., Suite 102 — was closed, with a large sheet of paper covering part of the windows. Scrawled on the paper was: "CLOSED. Thank you for 17 years of patronage and friendship!!" Described as offering "Mexican with a twist," Maria's was a popular spot through the years for sports viewing, trivia playing and enjoying a meal with friends and family. "Thank you to everyone for 17 years of patronage and friendship," the Facebook post stated, echoing the message at the restaurant. "I can’t put into words how much that has meant to us. Thank you also to all of the staff that has worked here over the years, many of

Southaven, MS · 2d

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Mississippi lands global investment as Semar Electric brings manufacturing facility to Senatobia

MISSISSIPPI. - Semar Electric selects Senatobia for first U.S. manufacturing facility. A global electrical company is bringing its first American manufacturing operation to Mississippi, state officials announced. Semar Electric has chosen Senatobia as the site for the new facility, marking a significant international investment in the state. The project is...

Senatobia, MS · 16h

Mississippi Sports Group

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Scores from last Night: Corinth ends Walnut’s unbeaten start; Lewisburg sweeps Center Hill

Corinth stopped Walnut’s unbeaten girls basketball start with a 55-52 road victory Thursday, November 12, while Lewisburg kept both of

Olive Branch, MS · 21h

WREG

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DeSoto sees biggest blue shift among MS counties

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Now that the Mississippi Senate race has been called for Scott Colom, we’re getting a better understanding of the statewide political shift in this election. Each of the state’s 82 counties shifted toward Democrats compared to the 2004 presidential election — and the biggest shift was in DeSoto County. Two years ago […]

Desoto County, MS · 1d

WLBT

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No emails and office chaos for thousands during Microsoft Outlook outage

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Many have undoubtedly noticed problems with emails and other online communications if they use Microsoft Outlook. The tech giant’s outage has affected millions around the globe while halting business efforts here at home. “I’m supposed to be in Batesville at a closing right now, and...

Mississippi · 7h

actionnews5.com

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Leslie Burl-McLemore, the first Black person to ever vote in DeSoto County, says early voting in the state should change

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Scott Colom won the Mississippi U.S. Senate seat, becoming the first Black person to win it since Reconstruction. “Witnessing yesterday’s election is really surreal,” that’s how Leslie Burl-McLemore described Colom’s win. Burl-McLemore was the first Black person to ever vote in DeSoto...

Desoto County, MS · 1d

desotocountynewsroom.com

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Weekend Frost/Freeze Possible Before Temperatures Climb Toward 70°!

Friday, November 13, 2026 | Olive Branch and Northwest Mississippi. Good morning, everyone, and happy Friday the 13th!. We’ve got a stretch of cool, dry weather ahead as we move into the weekend, with plenty of sunshine but some rather chilly nights. In fact, frost will be possible both tonight and Saturday night, with temperatures potentially dipping to freezing or slightly below in some of our outlying and rural communities.

Olive Branch, MS · 1d

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State rejects appeal over SpaceXAI’s air permit for Southaven facility

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has rejected an appeal over what environmental activists are calling a “flawed” air permit granted to SpaceXAI for its data center power plant in Southaven. The air permit, granted in March, allows SpaceXAI to use 41 methane...

Southaven, MS · 2d

The Panolian

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NP’s season ends with playoff loss

North Panola’s football season came to an end Friday night in Sardis, where the Cougars fell to Aberdeen 36-28 in the opening round of the Mississippi Class 3A playoffs. The […]

Sardis, MS · 1d

Mississippi Sports Group

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Games To Watch: Unbeaten hosts face playoff tests from Tupelo to Winona

Tupelo, Winona and Lake Cormorant take unbeaten football records into home playoff games Friday, November 13, with three visiting teams

Winona, MS · 14h