DeSoto County News

City of Olive Branch and DeSoto County officials urged residents to sign up for multiple alert methods and warned of a severe thunderstorm warning for northern DeSoto County, officials said.

City officials urged residents to use multiple ways to receive severe weather warnings and said they can sign up by texting “olivebranch” to 888777.

The City of Olive Branch recommends residents sign up for multiple alert methods. The city posted an expired tornado warning dated April 28, 2026, saying the warning had been extended until 10 p.m.

Organizers said Student Appreciation Day will be held tomorrow with a cookout, lawn games and an outdoor picnic. Students were invited to bring friends and come hungry.

The tornado watch issued for the area has been canceled, and the community safe room has closed after remaining open during the alert.

A tornado watch was issued Tuesday evening and will remain in effect until 10 p.m. CDT, and a community safe room at 7312 Highway 51 has been opened to residents, local officials said.

The City of Olive Branch says the roadway at Centerhill Road and Goodman Road has reopened after a crash that injured people. Officials had closed the road and urged motorists to use alternate routes.

The Olive Branch Police Department thanked Dave Mathis of Olive Branch Auto Sales for a donation to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, the department said in a social media post.

The Olive Branch Police Department said its main phone line is down and residents should dial 911 for all emergencies. The city’s vendor, Bright Speed, is working to restore service, Mayor Ken Adams said.

Officials issued a tornado watch at 8 p.m. Tuesday and opened the community safe room at 7312 Highway 51 for residents during the watch.