Desoto County News

Pitcock is considered armed with knives and dangerous and was last seen in the Pine Lake area in Cole’s Point, according to the Panola County Sheriff’s Office.

The council developed a family-friendly community event plan and worked through an unexpected interruption with the City Communications Office.

The festival will feature indoor and outdoor vendors offering locally made crafts and more.

The event is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. on the Hernando Square, with giveaways, a raffle and a costume contest.

The promotion offers daily random drawings from Oct. 12 through Oct. 21, with no purchase necessary for U.S. residents.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce announced a family event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2026.

The City of Southaven said its fifth annual Fallfest was a success, with more than 25 teams competing in the Steak Cookoff and the two-day event benefiting The Hope Center of North Mississippi.

Businesses and nonprofits interested in hosting a trunk are asked to contact the Communications Department by Oct. 16.

The city announced that Daniel Pressgrove will join its Building Department.