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3 Guys subs great value and full of flavor
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (304+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: The Dining Duo are a couple of foodies who enjoy eating out and sampling the local cuisine in the Mid-South. To ensure the reviews are unbiased and that the duo remain anonymous, their identities are masked behind their…...
Literary All-Star Expo unites authors to share the love of reading
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (809+ words) Brandon Amos (left) was one of several authors who attended the Literary Expo. He writes a mix of urban fiction, romance, and thrillers based on his life experiences." Sheneca Jones is not a writer. But as an avid reader, she…...
Silo Square Arts Festival returns for third year
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (314+ words) The Silo Square Arts Festival is returning'for its third year on March 28. Residents and visitors can expect a bigger and better Silo Square Arts Festival on March 28. Live music by the clock tower, several new vendors, and food trucks are…...
Professional hockey returning to Landers Center
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (1171+ words) Team owner Andreas Johansson announces that hockey will return to the Landers Center this fall. Professional hockey will be making a return to DeSoto County and the Landers Center for the first time since 2014. Landers Center officials this week officially…...
Johnny Whitaker found success on 60s TV series “Family Affair” but struggled with addiction as an adult
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (1918+ words) Johnny Whitaker found fame on the television show "Family Affair" as the red haired freckle face orphan Jody. Brian Keith recommended Whitaker for the role on "Family Affair" after working with him in the film "The Russians are Coming, the…...
Tree damage reported in Hernando after Sunday night storm
2+ week, 3+ day ago (531+ words) Tree falling incidents have been reported in Hernando following a severe storm on Sunday night. The most severe damage is on LaBauve Street, where a tree collapsed onto a woman's house and destroyed it. " "We were on alert the entire…...
1836 DeSoto celebrates Friday the 13th with 80s-theme night
2+ week, 5+ day ago (746+ words) Lindy Reynolds (far right) sang "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" with her friends which brought back fun memories of the 80s. Patrick Brown dressed as Metallica's James Hetfield for the occasion. Patrick Brown grew up in the 80s. Some of his favorite…...
Mid-South Military & Civil War Show draws collectors and history buffs alike
3+ week, 4+ day ago (822+ words) Vendor Aaron James shows off a display of Civil War bullets. With artifacts spanning from the American Revolution to the Vietnam War era, history enthusiasts from across the region gathered at the Landers Center over the weekend for the 59th annual…...
Board of Aldermen recognize Hernando Middle School boys soccer team
3+ week, 5+ day ago (551+ words) The Hernando Middle School (HMS) boys soccer team received special recognition for an 11-1 season at the March 3 Board of Aldermen meeting. The team also took home the win in the DeSoto County District Championship for a second year in a…...
Mid-South Military History & Civil War Show to feature historic artifacts and lectures
3+ week, 6+ day ago (477+ words) History buffs and military memorabilia collectors will have a chance to acquire new items for their collection, browse historical artifacts, fire a Civil War era cannon, and listen to a variety of lectures from experts on topics ranging from the…...