DeSoto County News

The Oxford Police Department said in a social media post that Capt. Keene and other officers completed the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy, a three-course leadership series. The department posted photos and singled out Keene for special recognition.

United Real Estate Mid-South said it is celebrating eight years in business and has opened a new office at 8849 Centre Street in Southaven led by Ed, Janet and Chad Engelke.

Northwest Mississippi Community College urged students to meet with advisers and register for summer and fall 2026. The school’s Advising and Retention Center provided contact information for students who do not know their adviser.

A Saturday night crash damaged a traffic signal at Centerhill Road and DeSoto Road in Olive Branch, and utility crews are on scene to make repairs, the Olive Branch Police Department said.

The Bloodmobile will be on the front lawn of City Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Mayor Ken Adams said. Residents can schedule appointments at donors.vitalant.org using code olivebranch1.

Facility officials asked visitors to keep pets away from the Hernando Soccer Complex and Hernando Civic Center Fields at Renasant Park during spring recreational programs, citing safety and allergy concerns. Registered service animals are allowed, officials said.

Everworth Apparel Co. marked the first of three ribbon cuttings Saturday with a shop-in-shop inside City Hall Cheesecake, the company said. Everworth said it will offer clothing in sizes XS to 3X.

An open house in Walls will offer tacos and a look at the Bamboo floor plan on Tuesday, March 24, organizers said. The event is hosted by Sky Lake Construction, Guild Mortgage and PrimeLending.

Pueblo County deputies and U.S. Marshals arrested 28-year-old Sharayon Brown and recovered an 11-year-old child, authorities said. Olive Branch police said they had asked the U.S. Marshals for help after learning Brown might be in Colorado.