Desoto County News

The community safe room at Horn Lake Elementary School was open during a tornado watch but has since closed after the threat diminished, authorities said.

Members of the Criminal Investigation Division were recognized for their rapid response and successful recovery of a four-year-old kidnapping victim in Tennessee.

A notice posted Tuesday said a tornado watch has been issued for the area until 10 p.m. CDT and the Community Safe Room at 7312 Highway 51 has been opened for residents.

Forecasters warned Wednesday that portions of Mississippi were under an enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk for severe storms, citing threats of damaging winds, golf-ball-size hail and possible tornadoes.

Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and the city’s fire and police departments warned April 28, 2026, that parts of Mississippi are under an enhanced risk for severe storms, citing damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes.

The City of Olive Branch honored the 2025-2026 Mayor’s Youth Council class with a ceremony featuring community leaders and special awards for members’ achievements.

DeSoto Family Theatre shared photos of the cast and encouraged audiences to see the production tonight at 7 p.m., the theatre said in a social media post.

Organizers said Par Wars will raise money for the Southaven Chamber Foundation and feature golf at Olive Branch Country Club and pickleball powered by Bangers.

Erin Scott appears as Robin in The Gin’s production of “The Secret Garden,” which has a final performance at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, the theater said. Tickets are available online at dftonline.org/thesecretgarden.