Desoto County News

Ken Adams, Olive Branch mayor, said the City Park playground will be closed Monday, Aug. 17, through the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 19, for patching of the safety surface.

The City Park playground in Olive Branch will be closed Monday, Aug. 17, through the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 19, for patching of the safety surface, Ken Adams, Olive Branch mayor, said. Adams said the city will update the posting when the playground reopens.

The Olive Branch Police Department said it attended the second annual Donuts With Dads event with Olive Branch High School’s Conquistador football team to build relationships and promote integrity.

A social media post shared by the National Weather Service in Memphis relays heat-safety tips from Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and local emergency departments.

The city of Olive Branch is accepting applications for its upcoming Mayor’s Youth Council. The deadline is Aug. 14.

Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and the Board of Aldermen will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at the City Municipal Court Building, the city said. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the city’s YouTube channel.

Hernando Parks concluded its annual scavenger hunt, with Team Omair taking home the grand prize and several local sponsors supporting the event.

The company said it is selling summer collectible cups for $2.99 for a limited time. In-store refills cost $1 and require presentation of the original cup.

The Olive Branch Police Department said two officers received commendations for defusing a workplace violence complaint at NFI Industries on July 30, 2026.

The railroad said it will close the Stateline Road crossing from 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, to 6 a.m. Thursday for improvements. No traffic will be allowed to cross the tracks between Horn Lake Road and Highway 51, the railroad said.