DeSoto County News

Organizers said the Grits & Government event will take place one week from today and will feature Jonathan Bigham of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department. The announcement said attendees can expect updates and a chance to connect with local leaders.

A bakery said its strawberry buttercream is made from an in-house recipe and called the pairing with strawberry cake unbeatable.

BankPlus Amphitheater said its 2026 concert season will begin Thursday, April 23, with Wolf Springfest, featuring Grammy-winning country artist Ashley McBryde and Alexandra Kay. Tickets start at $35.

The Batesville Police Department expressed gratitude to its dispatchers in a social media post, calling them “the calm in the chaos” and thanking them for their service to the city.

The Batesville Police Department said it has welcomed Caleb Lantern as its newest recruit and that he will attend the Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy in May.

Forecasters expanded a slight risk for severe storms northeastward, citing threats of large hail and damaging winds and warning that hail up to 2 inches in diameter is possible.

Magnolia Grace Media said it will give one winner a $50 gift card toward any session and will choose the winner on Tuesday, April 22. Entry requires sharing the post, tagging a mom in the comments, telling her one thing you love and following the company.

A social media post that said “Love where you live” and tagged several Hernando businesses was unavailable when accessed, with the platform saying it may have been shared with a limited audience, had its visibility changed or was deleted.

Olive Branch officials visited city dispatchers with fresh cookies during National Dispatchers Week, Mayor Ken Adams said in a post by the City of Olive Branch government.

The Olive Branch Police Department delivered rotisserie chickens to animal control officers this week to mark National Animal Control Week, the department said. Officials called the gesture a small token of appreciation for officers’ care and dedication.