DeSoto County News

Southaven Police Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for 14-year-old Freddie Thomas, who was last seen Sept. 4 near Rocky Creek Apartments, the department said.

The City of Olive Branch said its Planning Commission will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at the City Municipal Court Building. The agenda and staff reports are available online and the meeting will be livestreamed.

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith visited Olive Branch Airport Taylor Field to learn about the facility’s growth and regional economic role, the City of Olive Branch said.

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce said the new Mid South Business Exchange podcast will debut Sept. 8, with Beth Snow of Back Office Guru discussing five financial reports business owners should know.

The North Mississippi Hummingbird Festival will take place at Snowden Grove’s June Wheeler Memorial Hummingbird Garden, featuring educational speakers, crafts, and family activities.

Olive Branch Parks and Recreation said Olive Bark Dog Park has reopened for the holiday weekend and thanked partner Hollywood Feed for its support.

The City of Olive Branch said its Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at the City Municipal Court Building.

A job listing on Hornlake.org says applicants should expect interruptions during meals and stresses serving others, working with close-knit teams and meaningful work.

The Olive Branch Police Department said it kicked off its Citizens Police Academy Class 34 with introductions, a department tour and a visit to the Emergency Communications Center.