Desoto County News

The Junior Auxiliary of DeSoto County said its Day at the Derby event is one week away and will raise funds for children in the community. Tickets are available on the group’s event page.

Alli Rose Twilley will play the Ayah in “The Secret Garden,” the DFT theater announced, marking her return to the DFT stage after eight years. The performance is scheduled for 7 p.m.; tickets are available at dftonline.org/thesecretgarden.

DeSoto Family Theatre announced that William Scott will make his stage debut as Colin Craven tonight at 7 p.m., with tickets available online.

Northcentral Electric Cooperative restored power in the area, Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams said. Earlier, traffic lights were out from Pleasant Hill Road to Davidson Road and officers directed traffic at intersections.

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce said it will host a Star Wars–themed Par Wars: Golf & Games Tournament at Olive Branch Country Club, featuring golf, pickleball, a costume contest and networking opportunities.

The Olive Branch Police Department will offer shredding and medication disposal Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mayor Ken Adams said. DeSoto Shred will provide shredding and the city listed year-round drop-off sites.

The City of Olive Branch said DeSoto Shred provided on-site shredding at the Olive Branch Police Department and residents could drop off expired or unwanted prescription medications, the city said.

Gustafson Properties said it focuses on construction details most buyers never see, arguing those details are what make a home last. The company said it builds with “purpose, transparency and pride” and invited prospective clients to discuss new construction.

Hernando Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs will hold a lunch-and-learn on wealth management Thursday, May 7, the group’s website said. The session is aimed at professionals 45 and younger and will be presented by Williams, Pitts & Beard, PLLC.

Springfest concludes today with free admission before noon. Ticket prices for later in the day are listed, and carnival tickets are available for purchase.