DeSoto County News

The City of Olive Branch announced that Michael McCollum has joined its Parks and Recreation Department, the city said. Mayor Ken Adams and the Board of Aldermen issued the announcement.

Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Police Department warned motorists to expect delays on several days in May as graduation ceremonies increase traffic near the Landers Center.

Olive Branch police and fire officials say they responded to a structure fire at Vineyard Apartments and have secured the area while investigators work.

Lt. Steiner completed the FBI-LEEDA trilogy this week, his department said. The three-part program includes the Supervisor Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute and Executive Leadership Institute, FBI-LEEDA says.

The Gale Center said its sewing classes will teach practical skills for home decor, gifts and hobbies. Registration is available at the center or online.

Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said it held a ribbon-cutting to mark Kirkland Creative Group joining the chamber.

The Olive Branch Police Department said it appreciated 662 Social’s work on a web page for its Camp B.U.I.L.D. and Camp S.H.A.P.E. programs and urged parents to register as the school year ends.

The Landers Center said heavier traffic is expected over the next two weeks for graduation events, with peak periods on May 14 and May 19-24. Drivers were urged to plan ahead and expect delays.

Olive Branch police and fire departments said they responded to a reported structure fire at Vineyard Apartments, Building 32, at 9400 Goodman Road and have secured the scene. The city and Mayor Ken Adams asked residents to avoid the area.

Organizers of Police Week 2026 said they have not been able to locate family members of Crowder Town Marshal Lige Denman, who died in the line of duty 86 years ago, and called him a hero.