Author: Peyton Taylor

Forecasters warned Wednesday that portions of Mississippi were under an enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk for severe storms, citing threats of damaging winds, golf-ball-size hail and possible tornadoes.

Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and the city’s fire and police departments warned April 28, 2026, that parts of Mississippi are under an enhanced risk for severe storms, citing damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes.

The City of Olive Branch honored the 2025-2026 Mayor’s Youth Council class with a ceremony featuring community leaders and special awards for members’ achievements.

DeSoto Family Theatre shared photos of the cast and encouraged audiences to see the production tonight at 7 p.m., the theatre said in a social media post.

Organizers said Par Wars will raise money for the Southaven Chamber Foundation and feature golf at Olive Branch Country Club and pickleball powered by Bangers.

Erin Scott appears as Robin in The Gin’s production of “The Secret Garden,” which has a final performance at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, the theater said. Tickets are available online at dftonline.org/thesecretgarden.

Organizers said one final performance of “The Secret Garden” will be staged tomorrow at 7 p.m. at The Gin, with tickets available online. Promotional materials highlight the character Dr. Neville Craven and themes of love, loss and memory.

Local officials said a tornado watch was issued at 9:50 p.m. Monday and will remain in effect until 5 a.m. CDT. The community safe room at 7312 Highway 51 has been opened to all residents.