Desoto County News

The Chamber said it has teamed with Tropical Getaways to offer a public cruise fundraiser, with a portion of bookings supporting the Chamber Foundation. Reservations are available through the group’s booking page through June 30.

The Chamber announced Socialite Rentals LLC has joined as its newest member, offering marquee letters, balloon artistry, photo booths and other event rentals. The Chamber said the company will bring a photo-worthy display to tomorrow’s Sunset on the Square.

Registration for the Gale Center’s summer tennis program closes tomorrow, the center said. Six spots remain in the ages 9 to 12 session and five in the teen and adult session; the ages 5 to 8 session is full.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce posted photos from the first night of ‘Sunset on the Square’ and invited residents to the event’s second night, the chamber said. The chamber listed live music, food trucks, a flower bar, T-shirts for sale and “some cute freebies.”

HYPE is inviting young professionals 45 and younger to visit its table at Thursday night’s Sunset event for a chance to win one of this year’s T-shirts, the group said.

Theater officials said rehearsals have started for Finding Neverland, which will run July 31-Aug. 2 at the Heindl Center; the theater said tickets will go on sale soon.

The DeSoto Family Theatre has begun rehearsals for its upcoming production of ‘Finding Neverland,’ set to run from July 31 to August 2 at The Heindl Center.

Northwest Mississippi Community College said children took part in a cheer camp where the college’s cheer team taught cheers, routines and stunts. The college thanked attendees for their energy and ‘Ranger spirit.’

SHRA said Stacy Dodd of Woodland Recovery Center will lead a free webinar for employers and business leaders on creating and maintaining a drug-free workplace.

The Southaven Chamber said copies of the 2026 Southaven magazine are now available and can be picked up at the chamber office. The chamber credited Pure Focus Media for the cover and Contemporary Media for publishing.