DeSoto County News

The City of Olive Branch said the Olive Branch City Track will be closed June 30 through July 6 for setup ahead of the Light the Way Freedom Fest. The free concert opens at 3 p.m. July 3 and will be followed by fireworks, the city said.

Olive Branch officials said the intersection will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday for a cross drain replacement and urged drivers to use alternate routes.

Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams urged residents to review simple stormwater conservation steps for their homes, including washing cars on grass and considering rain barrels.

Olive Branch city officials said the City Track will be closed Tuesday, June 30, through July 6 ahead of the Light the Way Freedom Fest. Officials said other City Park amenities will remain open.

A social media post says teachers can receive complimentary hydration IV therapy as a show of appreciation. The post said limited spots are available and teachers should fill out a Google form in the comments.

A brand is celebrating Independence Day by offering a chance to win patriotic-themed prizes, including an America sweatshirt and hydration products.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said it held two ribbon cuttings to welcome Tractor Supply and Wheeler Express as new chamber members, calling the openings an investment in the community.

The Olive Branch Police Department said Officers Jerry Sigman and Darrell Pittman graduated from the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy in Tupelo and were welcomed by city officials.