Desoto County News

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said it hosted Grits & Government last week with keynote speaker Johnathon Bigham, DeSoto County’s search and rescue director.

Modern Woodmen of America and the Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce will hold a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday at 3 p.m., organizers said.

A tornado watch was issued Monday night for the area until 5 a.m. CDT, and the community safe room at 7312 Highway 51 has been opened, officials said.

Organizers announced auditions for the musical ‘1776’ will be held Sunday, May 3. Details are available on the show’s website at dftonline.org/1776auditions.

The City of Olive Branch said its storm shelter at 9549 Pigeon Roost Road is open until the severe weather threat is resolved and urged residents to sign up for alerts.

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce said it will host a Star Wars–inspired Par Wars: Golf and Games Tournament at Olive Branch Country Club featuring golf, pickleball and a costume contest. Proceeds will benefit the Southaven Chamber Foundation and sponsorships are available.

Officials on April 27 said the threat for severe weather was raised to an enhanced, 3-of-5 risk and urged residents to have multiple ways to receive warnings.

Ken Adams, mayor of Olive Branch, said the spring edition of The Branch Advisor is now available. Past editions and an online copy can be accessed on the city’s website.

The facility said the north gate was closed Monday, April 27, and a temporary entrance/exit will serve the parking lot for fields 5-9 until further notice.

Organizers said the North Mississippi Hummingbird Festival will take place at the June Wheeler Memorial Hummingbird Garden in Snowden Grove Park and is seeking vendors and food trucks.