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Special Olympics Torch Makes A Stop In DeSoto County

Hernando, Ms The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics took place Monday, May 5 in Hernando. The group of around 30 participated and consisted of local law enforcement officers and special olympics athletes. The Law Enforcement Torch Run

16th Annual Hernando Water Tower Festival Starts Friday

Hernando, Ms The 16th Annual Hernando Water Tower Festival gets underway this Friday. The two day event will be fun for the whole family. The free event begins Friday with a Corn Hole Tournament at 6:30 p.m. and live music

Tis The Season To Be Jolly

Hernando,Ms Commerce Street in Hernando was filled with several thousand people Monday night for the 60th Annual Hernando Christmas Parade. The two hour long parade had close to 100 participants that left the crowd with holiday cheer in their hearts

Hernando Give Your New Mayor A Chance

Hernando,MS By: Dennis Turner (Commentary) I’m more than a little concerned about Hernando Mayor Tom Ferguson’s first meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Right away, Aldermen voted 5 to 2 to accept a slate of FORMER Mayor Chip

Hernando PD and Local Church Leaders Meet

Hernando, MS By: Steve Dodd Longview Point Baptist Church was the site of the first meeting between the Hernando Police Department administration and Hernando clergy members. The meeting was held this past Monday night. “The Hernando Police Department asked if

Ride of Silence to Honor Fallen Cyclists

Hernando, MS By: Steve Dodd Cyclists of all ages and abilities will gather Wednesday night, May 17 at 7:00pm beside the Courthouse in Hernando for the 2017 Ride of Silence. The Hernando Bicycle Club (HBC), City of Hernando and the

Welcome Center In Hernando Celebrating National Travel And Tourism Week

Hernando,MS The Welcome Center in Hernando on Interstate 55 was celebrating National Travel and Tourism week today. Tourism week runs from Sunday, May 7 thru Saturday, May 13. The great folks in Hernando had food and drinks for all that

Rock Around The Flock Concert Is Saturday, May 6

Hernando, MS By: Steve Dodd Downtown Hernando will be filled with the sounds of Southern Gospel and Christian music this coming Saturday. The 3rd annual Rock Around The Flock fundraiser will be at the historic Hernando Courthouse Square, Saturday, May

Election Upset Of The Night Ferguson In Johnson Out

Hernando,MS N.C. “Tom” Ferguson, in his first bid for public office, defeated Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson. Johnson was seeking a fourth four-year term in Tuesday’s Republican municipal primary election. The unofficial results from Hernando show Ferguson with 1,589 votes to

Hernando Candidate Forum

Hernando,MS Around 50 people attended a City candidate forum last night. The North Mississippi Cultural Foundation Hosted Candidate Forum In Hernando at the Gale Center. Story about Forum and Both Mayor Candidates tell their stories.