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Reward increases for escaped DeSoto County inmate, U.S. marshals confirm
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) - Authorities are still searching for an escaped inmate out of DeSoto County, and have now raised the reward for anyone with information. Joshua Zimmerman was being held at the Desoto County Adult Detention Center, escaped from the DeSoto County courthouse in Hernando around 8:30 Friday morning, according to law enforcement officials.
Alleged mastermind behind Young Dolph killing arrested in Southaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The alleged mastermind behind the killing of Memphis rapper Young Dolph was booked in the DeSoto County Jail Sunday for stalking and various driving violations. Hernandez Govan, 44, was charged with stalking, repeatedly following, harassing, or making threats, driving with a suspended license, and having an improperly mounted license tag. Govan was […]
Alleged mastermind behind Young Dolph’s murder charged with traffic violations in Mississippi
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - Hernandez Govan, the alleged mastermind behind Memphis rapper Young Dolph’s murder in 2021, was arrested over the weekend in Southaven, Mississippi. Records from the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office show that the 44-year-old was booked Sunday on charges of driving with a suspended license and having an improperly mounted license tag.
DeSoto County Board approves $52M budget
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Desoto County’s Board of Education voted to remain roughly at a $52 million budget for the upcoming school year. The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi and Athletic/Student Activity Supplement will increase by half of a percent. The district is also adding seven school resource officers. Earlier this year, the superintendent signed […]
Man accused of ordering hit on Young Dolph arrested on 2019 warrant in Southaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The man accused of ordering the hit that killed Memphis rapper Young Dolph in 2021 was arrested on June 23, 2024, by Southaven police on a stalking charge from 2019. According to the limited information provided by the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department, Hernandez Govan was arrested...
Here's where to watch 4th of July 2024 fireworks in Memphis and DeSoto County 🎆
Memphis and the Mid-South are gearing up for the Fourth of July and, as always, the holiday will be filled with fireworks spectacles, parades and various types of family fun. Whether you're a hot dog and lemonade traditionalist or looking for a Memphis twist to the holiday, there's something for everyone to...
Oxford man sentenced to 8 years for child pornography
OXFORD – The investigation into a cyberstalking case in DeSoto County led to federal charges for an Oxford man after law enforcement officials found tens of thousands of images of child pornography on his phone. Orlando Derrick Orange, 40, of County Road 361, Oxford, had more than 100,000 images and videos of child pornography on the phone and home computer, according to police. He pleaded ...
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