Desoto County News

The Hernando Chamber said Sweet Fizz, a family-owned dirty soda shop, has joined the Chamber and will offer customized sodas, lemonades, energy drinks and specialty beverages.

Lennys said it will sell a 5-inch Hot Italian sub for $5 (before tax) from June 22-28, 2026, available in-store and online.

The Born for Broadway program has concluded, but summer camp registration remains open for upcoming sessions in July, offering opportunities in singing, dancing, and acting.

The Heindl Center for the Performing Arts says tickets are available for the regional premiere of “Finding Neverland,” set for July 31-Aug. 2 in Senatobia.

The City of Olive Branch advised residents to maintain multiple ways to receive severe-weather warnings and to sign up for mobile alerts by texting “olivebranch” to 888777, the city said.

Everworth Apparel Co. will hold a patriotic hat bar with Dana Davis Hats on Friday, June 26, offering custom red, white and blue trucker hats. The company said adults pay $25 and children $20, and each fee includes a hat, patches and two accessories.

The Arc Northwest Mississippi will hold a networking event on June 26 to connect Chamber members and business professionals and highlight its work supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, organizers said.

A post from the Olive Branch Farmers Market said Mayor Ken Adams encouraged residents to attend weekend celebrations and that a chalk art contest is scheduled on the Wesson House Lawn today.

Organizers said the Hernando Summer Sidewalk Sale will run July 9-11 in Hernando, Mississippi, with local retailers offering deals. A roster of independent shops is listed as participating.

The Olive Branch Police Department thanked Dave Mathis, owner of OB Auto Sales and Warrior Collision, for donations and ongoing support, the department said. The city posted the message and included a signature from Mayor Ken Adams.