Author: Peyton Taylor

Ken Adams said the restrooms at the George M. Harrison Soccer Complex in Olive Branch are closed for maintenance and repairs and will reopen Friday, May 1.

The City of Olive Branch opened a storm shelter at 9549 Pigeon Roost Road and will keep it open until the severe weather threat is resolved, the city said. Residents are urged to sign up for mobile alerts by texting ‘olivebranch’ to 888777.

Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Police and Fire departments issued an updated severe weather outlook through 7 a.m., saying strong storms over Missouri are expected to move into the area late this evening and into the early morning.

DeSoto County officials said a tornado watch was issued at 9:46 p.m. April 27 and urged residents to stay weather aware and have a way to receive alerts.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said it hosted Grits & Government last week with keynote speaker Johnathon Bigham, DeSoto County’s search and rescue director.

Modern Woodmen of America and the Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce will hold a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday at 3 p.m., organizers said.

A tornado watch was issued Monday night for the area until 5 a.m. CDT, and the community safe room at 7312 Highway 51 has been opened, officials said.

Organizers announced auditions for the musical ‘1776’ will be held Sunday, May 3. Details are available on the show’s website at dftonline.org/1776auditions.

The City of Olive Branch said its storm shelter at 9549 Pigeon Roost Road is open until the severe weather threat is resolved and urged residents to sign up for alerts.

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce said it will host a Star Wars–inspired Par Wars: Golf and Games Tournament at Olive Branch Country Club featuring golf, pickleball and a costume contest. Proceeds will benefit the Southaven Chamber Foundation and sponsorships are available.