Desoto County News

Mayor Ken Adams, the Board of Aldermen and Police Chief Carlos E. Garcia recognized TreVoris Word on May 11, 2026, the City of Olive Branch said. Word joined the department in 2022 after a stint as a teacher and has served in several specialized roles.

The Horn Lake Police Department posted that a passage from broadcaster Paul Harvey still resonates as National Police Week honors officers who serve and those who died in the line of duty.

The Southaven Chamber said it will host a Patio Social: Luau Party to combine business networking with a summer-themed social. Sponsors Tropical Getaways and Standard Sales Company, Mississippi, are backing the event.

A statement marking National Police Week praised members of the Southaven Police Department for their dedication and service to the community.

The City of Olive Branch announced it is accepting applications for a dispatcher role and directed interested candidates to its jobs page for details.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said in a social media post that it celebrated Denise’s Happy Hounds LLC’s third anniversary and congratulated the pet care business on its growth.

Safe and Sound Home Care said it is serving clients from three locations in North Mississippi and provided a phone number for residents seeking information.

The college thanked its dining services workers with a private breakfast, prizes and a movie, the school said.

Utility work beginning Monday, May 11, may cause temporary lane closures and delays on Pleasant Hill Road, Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and city public safety departments said.

Ken Adams asked residents to thank police officers or pray for their safety during National Police Week. He praised officers, dispatchers and city staff for their service, the City of Olive Branch said.