Desoto County News

The Chamber said it is moving to a tiered dues structure to give businesses more flexibility and choice. A complete breakdown of the new tiers is available online.

Ken Adams, Olive Branch mayor, said drivers should expect delays on Pigeon Roost Road between Old Goodman Road and Depot Street from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a special event and should follow directions from the Olive Branch Police Department.

The Chamber said consumers are significantly more likely to purchase from and recommend businesses that are active members, citing their investment in local events and community development. The Chamber also maintains an online directory of member businesses.

The Olive Branch Police Department said it launched the 19th year of Camp BUILD and the third year of Camp SHAPE, offering leadership and life skills training for local youth this week.

Organizers said a free after-hours B2B networking event will be held June 4 at The Goldton in Southaven, offering networking, conversation and door prizes for local business professionals.

Organizers said a free after-hours B2B PM networking event will be held Thursday, June 4, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Goldton at Southaven.

The Panola County Sheriff’s Office in Mississippi said it hosted a closed Situational Movement Solutions course led by Guild Solutions Group to help establish a new SWAT team.

The Olive Branch Police Department said it joined residents at the annual Hunter’s Run block party, learning neighborhood history and meeting homeowners and children.

Organizers said a free after-hours networking event will take place Thursday, June 4, at The Goldton in Southaven, offering business professionals an opportunity to meet, talk business and win door prizes.

South Panola FFA is holding a fundraiser in Batesville after winning a state competition and is collecting money to attend the national contest this summer, the Batesville Police Department said.