Desoto County News

The City of Olive Branch announced that Mayor Ken Adams and the Board of Aldermen have welcomed Andrew Hockensmith to the city’s planning department as assistant director of planning.

Water service in the area of 8400 Polk Lane was interrupted after a contractor struck a water main, affecting several residential and industrial customers, Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams said.

The Olive Branch Police Department announced the addition of Officers Jerry Sigman and Darrell Pittman in a social media post, saying the officers will serve the city with integrity and professionalism.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said its Sunset on the Square Thursday-night series concluded after events throughout June, thanking attendees and crediting Magnolia Grace Media for the photos.

Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Police and Fire departments said Village Lane was closed after a structure fire and asked the public to avoid the area while responders work.

The Olive Branch Police Department said officers are responding to multiple vehicle crashes, power outages and fallen trees across the city amid severe weather.

The Olive Branch Police Department said it received multiple calls about vehicle crashes, power outages and fallen trees and that officers are actively responding to calls for service.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce shared photos from the Hernando Farmers Market and encouraged residents to stroll around the Square, the chamber said.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said a fireworks celebration is planned for 9 p.m. at the Hernando Civic Center Ballfield and the Farmers Market will continue today.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce wished residents a safe, joyful Independence Day and encouraged support for local businesses, the chamber said.