Desoto County News

Organizers of Police Week 2026 said they have not been able to locate family members of Crowder Town Marshal Lige Denman, who died in the line of duty 86 years ago, and called him a hero.

The Landers Center urged drivers to use alternate routes over the next two weeks as graduation activities are expected to cause heavier traffic at and around the venue on several days in May.

Organizers said a quarterly luncheon sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto will be held May 20 and will feature keynote speakers Drs. Violiza Inoa and Neha Kumar; seats are limited.

Organizers said a free community shred day will be held Thursday, May 14, at 500 Stateline Road in Southaven, Mississippi. Residents may drive up, drop off documents and have them securely shredded.

Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Board of Aldermen presented the Mayor’s Award for April to Meter Reader Supervisor Sherrie Bowen after she transported a co-worker for emergency treatment that doctors later said likely saved his life, the board said.

A local notary service said it has provided notary services to its community since 2021 and offers concealed carry permits, learner’s permits, powers of attorney and jurats.

The Olive Branch Police Department said it received a donation last week from the Olive Twigs Humanitarian Group to support Camp B.U.I.L.D. and Camp S.H.A.P.E.

Deputy Roger Salter was recognized by the National Association of School Resource Officers, an announcement said. The announcement described him as someone who goes “above and beyond” for students and staff.

The City of Horn Lake issued a statement honoring the Horn Lake Police Department for its “courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment,” the city said.