Desoto County News

Forecasters say parts of Mississippi could see heat indices up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit, with the hottest conditions expected from late morning into the afternoon.

Southaven officials said the city secured funding through a Metropolitan Planning Organization and will begin resurfacing Airways between Nail Road and Goodman Road in October, with completion expected before the holiday shopping season.

The Olive Branch community is invited to donate blood on Aug. 19, with incentives and a chance to win prizes, according to local officials.

Prime Manufacturing Services said it is hiring Class A commercial drivers and seeks applicants with two years’ commercial driving experience and a clean motor vehicle record.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation will close the Craft Road bridge over Interstate 22 and U.S. Highway 78 from 7 a.m. Aug. 18 to Sept. 22, the City of Olive Branch said. The city urged drivers to use alternate routes.

Hernando Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs will hold a casual drop-in coffee event at Yo Bro Coffee Co. on Thursday, Aug. 27, organizers said.

Northwest Mississippi Community College said employees gathered for a convocation focused on unity, goal-setting and celebration as the school nears its 100th year.

Organizers said the August Quarterly Luncheon and Bridge Academy graduation ceremony is sold out and will recognize the Class of 2026 with keynote speaker Cory Uselton.

The railroad said it will close the Stateline Road rail crossing on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, and expects to reopen it in less than 24 hours. The road will be closed between Horn Lake Road and Highway 51 except for local traffic.

A safety message circulated online urged drivers to slow down, move over and leave at least three feet when passing cyclists, the post said.