Desoto County News

The city said its Olive Branch Farmers Market will run Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and will be open on July 4, with special pop-ups planned each week.

Horn Lake Police Department said gates open at 7 p.m. and the fireworks show at Latimer Lakes Park will begin about 9 p.m. on July 2, 2026. The department posted a map showing a fallout zone, road closures and traffic flow plans.

The City of Olive Branch announced a free Public Safety Night Out from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30 at the city track in Olive Branch City Park, featuring live music, safety demonstrations and a free food giveaway.

Attorney Jacinta Hall said the Southaven Chamber of Commerce provided the connections she needed after relocating to DeSoto County and helped her establish a local client base.

The Chamber announced a partnership with Tropical Getaways to offer a cruise with booking now open. The Chamber said proceeds from bookings will support the Chamber Foundation’s business grants and community initiatives.

Organizers say heavy traffic is expected on the square tomorrow afternoon as the farmers market opens at 3 p.m. and the 250th USA Celebration begins at 5 p.m.

Panola County authorities and the state ICAC Task Force arrested 23-year-old Joseph Kelley on June 29 on a charge of possession of child sexual abuse material, the sheriff’s office said.

The City of Olive Branch said the Olive Branch City Track will be closed June 30 through July 6 for setup ahead of the Light the Way Freedom Fest. The free concert opens at 3 p.m. July 3 and will be followed by fireworks, the city said.

Olive Branch officials said the intersection will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday for a cross drain replacement and urged drivers to use alternate routes.

Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams urged residents to review simple stormwater conservation steps for their homes, including washing cars on grass and considering rain barrels.