Our mission is to deliver crucial local news to the residents of DeSoto County, ensuring you stay informed about the events and issues that impact your community. We are committed to providing accurate, timely, and relevant information to you so that we become your source of news here in DeSoto County!
Matthew Kelso lives, works, and podcasts in DeSoto County. As the host of DeSoto County Brief, he is working throughout the county and state to provide you with news relevant to YOU! Kelso’s primary job is serving as a local financial advisor & money manager for individuals and business owners in the area. He serves on multiple community boards and his main goal for this podcast is to be a resource for the community.
Zac Summers lives, works and is raising his family in DeSoto County. He graduated from DeSoto Central High School and then spent 6 years in the United States Air Force where after he graduated from the University of Memphis and then continued on to get his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Zac has created and produced multiple podcasts and as the DeSoto County Brief producer, his main goal is to bring high quality content to listeners.
Bob Bakken is a long-time veteran of various media in the Upper Midwest and, since 2008, in DeSoto County. He started in radio, then moved to sports play-by-play, television news production, and newspaper journalism, eventually becoming the content provider for DeSoto County News. Additionally, he broadcasts football and sports updates weekly on radio station 95.3 The Rebel. Bob enjoys writing and discussing all current events which has made him very skilled in reporting the news around DeSoto County.
Andrew Bartolotta a highly experienced and talented social media manager and marketer that is known throughout DeSoto County as the go-to guy for growing and promoting businesses online. He is currently responsible for promoting and managing the social media for multiple businesses throughout DeSoto County.