Desoto County News

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.

Organizers said one final performance of “The Secret Garden” will be staged tomorrow at 7 p.m. at The Gin, with tickets available online. Promotional materials highlight the character Dr. Neville Craven and themes of love, loss and memory.

Local officials said a tornado watch was issued at 9:50 p.m. Monday and will remain in effect until 5 a.m. CDT. The community safe room at 7312 Highway 51 has been opened to all residents.

Ken Adams said the restrooms at the George M. Harrison Soccer Complex in Olive Branch are closed for maintenance and repairs and will reopen Friday, May 1.

The City of Olive Branch opened a storm shelter at 9549 Pigeon Roost Road and will keep it open until the severe weather threat is resolved, the city said. Residents are urged to sign up for mobile alerts by texting ‘olivebranch’ to 888777.

Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Police and Fire departments issued an updated severe weather outlook through 7 a.m., saying strong storms over Missouri are expected to move into the area late this evening and into the early morning.

DeSoto County officials said a tornado watch was issued at 9:46 p.m. April 27 and urged residents to stay weather aware and have a way to receive alerts.