Desoto County News

Operators Tolbert and Valenzuela spent the week in Pearl, Mississippi, earning Terminal Agency Coordinator certifications, the agency said. The certifications cover NCIC compliance, record validation and terminal security oversight.

An announcement said Kirkland Creative Group, a full-service advertising agency that specializes in graphic design, branding, video editing and website design, has joined the business community and will host a meet-and-greet May 8.

DeSoto Family Theatre premieres its production of ‘The Secret Garden’ tonight at The Gin at Nesbit, running through April 28.

DeSoto Family Theatre said “The Secret Garden” opens tonight at The Gin at Nesbit, with Max Taylor starring as Dickon. The theater described Dickon as bringing the garden to life.

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce announced Londyn Schumacher won first place in the Southaven Magazine photo contest; her photos will be on display at the chamber offices in May and at the chamber’s August Quarterly Luncheon.

A social media post called its board of directors “working, dedicated and passionate” and warned that content may be unavailable because of privacy settings or deletion, the post said.

Mayor Ken Adams and city staff found a goose at City Hall that city officials said is keeping watch over a nest. The city urged people to respect the area and contact wildlife rehabilitators if needed.

The City of Olive Branch is accepting applications for an engineering inspector, Mayor Ken Adams said. Applicants can find details and apply at www.obms.us/jobs.

The Olive Branch Police Department said it will hold a Community Shred and Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 25, with shredding services from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The City of Olive Branch is accepting applications for a Utilities Customer Service Administrator, the city said. Applicants can find details and other openings at www.obms.us/jobs.