Desoto County News

Mayor Ken Adams said Vacuum Truck Sales & Service provided pizzas from Domino’s to the city’s Public Works team, according to a city social media post.

HGRC said it will stage an 18-hole, four-person Memorial Day golf scramble for members on Sunday, May 24, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Entry is $10 per person plus a $20 cart fee for members not on the club’s cart plan.

The Docket Cafe in Hernando is offering a Tuesday lunch special with a side and drink included, encouraging customers to dine in and save.

The Panola County Sheriff’s Office said a local business reported a caller who identified himself as “Detective Jon Summerville” and claimed there was a 350-page indictment; the office posted the number used, 662-699-1100.

The Panola County Sheriff’s Office said a Southwestern Advantage representative visited the office to introduce himself and will be in the county offering educational and leadership products.

The Desoto County Dream Center said Homer Skelton Auto Group will match every donation and 5K registration during Matching Week, May 29-June 5. Registration for the DC Race 5K & Kids Fun Run at Silo Square MS on Sept. 12, 2026, will open during that period.

Organizers said a quarterly luncheon sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto will be held May 20 with keynote speakers Dr. Violiza Inoa and Dr. Neha Kumar. Seats are limited and organizers urged attendees to register.

Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Board of Aldermen congratulated local pitmaster Heath Riles after he won back-to-back grand champion titles at Memphis in May, the city said.

The Olive Branch Police Department said it will hold its 19th annual Camp BUILD for grades 2-8 and Camp SHAPE for grades 9-12 from June 1 to June 26. Applications are due May 29 and must be notarized before submission.

Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch police and fire departments urged residents to text “olivebranch” to 888777 to receive emergency alerts as showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday.