Desoto County News

South Panola FFA said it won the Mississippi competition and will advance to a national contest in Indiana. The team is holding a car wash fundraiser at the Ray Poole State Farm office on Highway 6 in Batesville to raise money.

Event organizers said a free after-hours business networking event will be held Thursday, June 4, at The Goldton at Southaven from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., offering local professionals a chance to connect.

The DeSoto Family Theatre is casting a well-trained dog to portray Porthos in its upcoming show at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts.

Kids Academy organizers said the program has reached full capacity and they are no longer accepting applications. Organizers thanked parents and pledged to make the program enjoyable for enrolled children.

The U.S. Small Business Administration said it will award $1 million in the Patriot Pitch Competition to recognize American innovation. Entries are due June 10 and the finals are set for September 2026 in Washington.

The City of Southaven is hiring a fire inspector-investigator, according to a job posting on the city’s website. The position focuses on public safety, fire prevention and risk reduction for residents and businesses.

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce said the Olive Branch Farmers Market has been certified for the 2026 market season, and officials urged residents to visit the front lawn of City Hall for Genuine MS vendors and local goods.

Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, the city said. The agenda is posted online and the session will be livestreamed.

TNT Pressure Washing said it removed years of dirt and algae from a Hernando, Miss., roof using a low-pressure softwash system. The company said the process cleaned the surface without causing damage and listed contact information for the Mid-South area.

Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center said the Lacing Up for Hope 5K will be held Sept. 26 at Snowden Grove Park to raise funds for child advocacy, treatment and prevention programs.