Desoto County News

The DeSoto County Dream Center honored Miguel Gonzalez on the first day of National Volunteer Week, saying he regularly checks in students, provides event security and helps with cleanup.

The cast of ‘Finding Neverland’ will bring the musical to life from July 31 to August 2, organizers announced.

The Olive Branch Fire Department extinguished a structure fire and officers reopened College Road, Mayor Ken Adams said. The city had earlier urged motorists to avoid College Road at the Mitchell Corner Subdivision and use an alternate route.

The cast of ‘Finding Neverland’ will bring the production to life from July 31 to August 2, officials announced.

The Olive Branch Police Department said Citizens Police Academy Class 33 received a hands-on briefing on traffic enforcement and DUI procedures April 16, 2026, including accident reconstruction and simulated impaired driving exercises.

Organizers said the Northwest Soiree: A Garden Gala celebrated outstanding alumni and community partners and thanked attendees for supporting students.

Organizers said the event will feature a keynote from Aundrea Self of Mississippi State University and a theme of “Season’s of Your Life.” Registration is available online.

Eight children were killed and several others wounded in a domestic shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspect was shot and killed by police after a multi-scene chase in Bossier Parish.

A missing boater was located and recovered after a multi-agency search in Quitman County, the Panola County Water Operations and Dive Team said.

The Panola County Sheriff’s Office called a circulating notification a “SCAM ALERT,” saying Mississippi has no toll roads and the message redirects users to questionable websites.