Desoto County News

Ken Adams presented custom plaques to World War II veterans K.T. Robbins and Olin Pickens during the Light the Way Freedom Fest, the City of Olive Branch said.

The City of Olive Branch said the festival concluded and thanked sponsors and attendees for a free, family-friendly evening capped by music and fireworks.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce thanked the Optimist Club of Hernando and Hernando Baptist Church for helping with a bicycle parade during Fourth of July weekend, the chamber said in a social media post.

Ken Adams, Olive Branch mayor, said all parking inside City Park is at capacity for the Light the Way Freedom Fest and urged residents to follow the Olive Branch Police Department’s directions. He added the city’s fireworks are visible throughout Olive Branch.

Organizers said participating local shops will hold a three-day sale July 9-11 and encouraged shoppers to attend.

DFT will offer a weeklong camp based on ‘Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark’ from July 13-17, organizers said. Sessions run 1 to 4 p.m., and registration is available online.

Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams said gates for the Light the Way Freedom Fest open at 3 p.m., with city fireworks to follow the concert.

Gates for the Light the Way Freedom Fest in Olive Branch open at 3 p.m., Mayor Ken Adams said. City fireworks will be launched after the concert.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said Sweet Magnolias Gifts is offering Fourth of July items on sale and serving lemonade, calling it a way to support local businesses.

The chamber said Driving Ms. Amy, LLC will offer certified driver education across North Mississippi to help students meet a new state requirement that took effect July 1, 2026.