DeSoto County News

Hernando Parks said the Kids Fishing Rodeo on May 2 enjoyed perfect weather and drew families. The organization credited state and local groups for providing fish, prizes and volunteers.

Maximus Building Supply said it provided materials for the first St. Jude Dream Home in Oxford, Mississippi, working with Samuels Construction to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Organizers said a ‘Chamber 101’ session on May 21 will walk members and prospective members through chamber benefits, resources and networking opportunities. Registration is available on the chamber’s website.

Mayor Ken Adams, the Board of Aldermen and Police Chief Carlos E. Garcia recognized TreVoris Word on May 11, 2026, the City of Olive Branch said. Word joined the department in 2022 after a stint as a teacher and has served in several specialized roles.

The Horn Lake Police Department posted that a passage from broadcaster Paul Harvey still resonates as National Police Week honors officers who serve and those who died in the line of duty.

The Southaven Chamber said it will host a Patio Social: Luau Party to combine business networking with a summer-themed social. Sponsors Tropical Getaways and Standard Sales Company, Mississippi, are backing the event.

A statement marking National Police Week praised members of the Southaven Police Department for their dedication and service to the community.