Cancer survivors will make the first lap of the event that will kick off the evening of the DeSoto County Relay For Life. Volunteers will walk and run to support people that are fighting cancer and remember those that lost their fight with the disease. The annual race starts at Snowden Grove Park on Getwell Road in Southaven, MS, on May 10th. The 12 hour event starts at 6pm and will include bands, games, contests, and prizes.

Many toured some of DeSoto County's best food in just thirty minutes, with the event, "Taste of DeSoto" Tuesday.

The event, held at Southaven's Landers Center, had samples of many restaurants around DeSoto  county area including The Boiling Point, Memphis Barbecue Co., Hernando's Blue Daze, Mesquite Chop House, Wise Guys, and many more.

The event benefited Love Works 25:40, which helps to get the homeless back on their feet. "Taste of DeSoto" also benefited Mississippi Children's Services which is partnered with the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. It provides a compassionate behavioral health and social services to children.

"Taste of DeSoto" is in honor of Tim Mote, a businessman of DeSoto county, who recently underwent liver transplant surgery. 'Taste of DeSoto" honors Mote and the American Liver Foundation by donating a portion to the foundation.