Bob Bakken

Reporter, Contributor at DeSoto County News

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Thursday sports page: Baseball, softball, soccer scores

6 days ago | desotocountynews.com | Bob Bakken

Photo: Northpoint Christian’s Roman Tims (4) attacks against St. George’s opposition during Thursday’s 2-1 Gryphons win at Northpoint. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com)Wednesday, April 16Prep baseballHorn Lake 13, Greenville 3 (5 innings)Horn Lake: Chris Delarosa 3 hits, 2 RBIs, double. Smith: 3 IP, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeoutsThursday, April 17Prep baseballLewisburg 6, Arlington, Tenn. 0Lewisburg combined no-hitter. Talon Haley-3.2 IP, 9 strikeouts.
Historic airplanes to visit Olive Branch Airport in May

6 days ago | desotocountynews.com | Bob Bakken

The Olive Branch Airport welcomes the first stop in the Commemorative Air Force AirPower History Tour next month, when several aircraft that have helped protect the nation will be in the air. The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and flying historic military aircraft, particularly those from World War II.
Household Hazardous Waste Day on May 3

1 week ago | desotocountynews.com | Bob Bakken

The annual chance for some major spring cleaning in DeSoto County is just a couple of weeks away. The DeSoto County Board of supervisors and Environmental Services is holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, May 3. Hours are from 8 a.m-12 noon at the Landers Center in Southaven.
Racquet Club Townhome development near Snowden Grove Tennis Complex

1 week ago | desotocountynews.com | Bob Bakken

A developer will be able to move forward with a planned development near the Snowden Grove Tennis Complex after Southaven aldermen Tuesday night unanimously approved a zoning change for a planned urban development, or PUD. Developer Mark Utley is proposing to build a 56-townhome project called The Racquet Club Townhomes in Snowden Grove, which will adjoin the city tennis and pickleball facilities.
DeSoto Civic Garden Club recognizes National Library Week

1 week ago | desotocountynews.com | Bob Bakken

Photo: Accepting the display of plant information and also the lovely Split Leaf Philodendron from DCGC member Emilie Michael (left) is Yolanda Priddy, head librarian. (Courtesy photo) National Library Week was celebrated at the M.R. Davis Public Library in Southaven during the dates of April 6–12. At this time, the DeSoto Civic Garden Club recognized this special week to emphasize the impact that libraries, librarians, and library workers have in the lives of children and adults.
Northwest Les Fauves Art Sale is April 24

1 week ago | desotocountynews.com | Sarah Smith |Bob Bakken

Photo: Patron at the fall 2025 Les Fauves art sale. (Photo by Carly Fox)By Sarah SmithApril 16, 2025 – Northwest Mississippi Community College is proud to announce the spring Les Fauves art sale hosted by the Northwest art department and art club students. The sale will be held on April 24 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Art Gallery on the Senatobia campus.
Maddox Foundation donates $30 million to Hernando YMCA

1 week ago | desotocountynews.com | Bob Bakken

Photo: The check reveal of the $30 million being given by the Maddox Foundation for what will become the Dan Maddox YMCA in Hernando. Completion is set for mid-2027 after groundbreaking for the project this fall. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com) By mid-2027, Hernando area residents will have access to a YMCA facility pretty much right in their backyard of sorts. The YMCA of Memphis & The Mid-South and the Maddox Foundation joined Wednesday morning for a major announcement.
MDOT makes progress on north Mississippi projects, including DeSoto County

1 week ago | desotocountynews.com | Bob Bakken

April 16, 2025 – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced several construction and maintenance project updates in north Mississippi. U.S. 51/Turman Dr. intersection improvements in DeSoto CountyWork is nearing completion for the intersection improvements at U.S. 51 and Turman Dr. in Southaven.The contractor is currently waiting for asphalt to resume production to complete the final lift of pavement.
GE Aerospace growing manufacturing capacity in Panola County

1 week ago | desotocountynews.com | Bob Bakken

Aerospace company creating 100 jobsCompany continues to invest in local manufacturing economyApril 16, 2025 – GE Aerospace is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Batesville. Various projects that represent a significant investment by the company, including its recently announced $11 million investment, will create 100 new jobs. “This latest investment ensures 100 more Mississippians can find rewarding, good-paying work with this global aerospace leader right here at home,” said Gov.
All-Star baseball game rosters released

1 week ago | desotocountynews.com | Bob Bakken

Apr 16, 2025- The Crossroads Diamond Club and Mississippi Association of Coaches have officially released the rosters for the D.M. Howie Mississippi High School All-Star Baseball Game. The games between North and South squads representing 1A/2A/3A, 4A/5A, and 6A/7A schools will be played at William Carey University in Hattiesburg between May 27-29.