COVID-19 & its effects on Chancery Operations

Due to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the DeSoto County Chancery Clerk’s offices will be closing to the public on March 19th until further notice. We are committed to keeping our customers and employees safe during this time. Our offi...

DeSoto County Joins MDAH Records Management Program

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors voted to join the Records Management Program, a division of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. DeSoto County will contribute to the program, creating grants and assistance to counties that want to pr...

Road Closing/Bridge Repair-Lake Cormorant Bayou

Star Landing Road between Blythe Road and Highway 61 in DeSoto County, MS will be closed for bridge replacement beginning Monday, Dec. 2 During the closure period, thru traffic will need to take an alternate route.  Detour signs will be in place....

DeSoto River Park Closed Due To High Water

At 8:00 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2020, the DeSoto River Park was closed due to high water. The Mississippi River is expected to be at flood stage (34 feet or higher) until at least April 1, 2020. Water is currently over the entrance road to the park.&nb...

Road Closing/Bridge Repair-Lake Cormorant Bayou

Star Landing Road between Blythe Road and Highway 61 in DeSoto County, MS will be closed for bridge replacement beginning Monday, Dec. 2 During the closure period, thru traffic will need to take an alternate route.  Detour signs will be in place....

County Supervisors Want People To Stay Safe, Stay Home

The Desoto County Board of Supervisors supports Governor Tate Reeves Executive Order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of all Mississippians.

Executive Order 1466 begins Friday, April 3, 2020 at...

Census Bureau Update: Field Operations moved to April 15

MARCH 28, 2020 — Based on continuing assessments of guidance from federal, state and local health authorities, the U.S. Census Bureau is suspending 2020 Census field operations for two additional weeks to April 15, 2020. The Census Bureau is tak...

Jury Notice

Jurors summoned for Circuit Court for the week of March 30, 2020, please see attached document.

COVID-19 Testing Sites 3.24.2020

Please call the facility before going as there may be fees involved.

Homestead Exemption Deadline Extension

The Tax Assessor's Office will be implementing some changes. Please read!

MDEQ Advises People to NOT Flush Disinfecting Wipes and Paper Towels

(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is advising people to not flush disinfecting wipes, paper towels, or similar products in toilets but to dispose of them in household garbage. These items can cause dam...

2020 US Census Bureau Update

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Medical Facilities Offering COVID-19 Testing on a Limited Basis

Please contact the facility before arrival as testing requirements vary by facility.

MS Dept of Health 24-hour Hotline

The Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline is now operating 24 hours per day for your questions and information needs about COVID-19. We've expanded our staffing for the Hotline thanks to agency volunteers so that you can get accurate answers more quickly.

Please Complete the 2020 Census!

Once you receive the invitation in the mail, please take the time to complete the survey. Remember having everyone complete the Census will benefit our local communities, our County, and the State of Mississippi!

• UPDATE: Because of COVID-19 2020 Census fie...

Environmental Services/Parks & Greenways Update

Planning Department Update

Animal Services Update

Chancery Clerk's Office and COVID-19

Due to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the DeSoto County Chancery Clerk’s offices will be closing to the public effective March 19th. We are committed to keeping our customers and employees safe during this time. Our offices will conti...

Circuit Clerk's Office COVID-19 Update

Court fines can be paid online, voter registration forms can be mailed to 2535 Highway 51 S, Hernando, Ms 38632 or emailed to vote@desotocountyms.gov. 

**Effective March 19, 2020, the issuing of marriage licenses will be suspended until further no...

Tax Collector Response to COVID-19

Click the link for important information about the Tax Collector’s offices in response to the Coronavirus. Effective immediately.

https://www.desotocountyms.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4290/CORONAVIRUS-PRECAUTIONS-NOTICE-FOR-TAX-COLLECTOR

Juvenile Court Response to COVID-19

This is an update on court procedures for Juvenile Court in response to the Coronavirus.

COVID-19 Response from Juvenile Court

Road Closing/Bridge Repair-Lake Cormorant Bayou

Star Landing Road between Blythe Road and Highway 61 in DeSoto County, MS will be closed for bridge replacement beginning Monday, Dec. 2 During the closure period, thru traffic will need to take an alternate route.  Detour signs will be in place....

COVID-19 - Important date changes at Justice Court

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) mandates. If you had a court date on the following dates for Criminal/Traffic tickets and you failed to appear your new court date will be as follows:

Please call the clerk’s office at 662-469-8026 to confirm your ne...

Road Closing/Bridge Repair-Lake Cormorant Bayou

Star Landing Road between Blythe Road and Highway 61 in DeSoto County, MS will be closed for bridge replacement beginning Monday, Dec. 2 During the closure period, thru traffic will need to take an alternate route.  Detour signs will be in place....