Desoto County News

The park said work will start soon near the skate park at the eastern entrance off Highway 51. Officials said the skate park will remain open at first but could close for a few days later for safety.

On The Spot Cleaners 2 invited the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome the business and highlight its services, the company said.

On May 14, Olive Branch Police Department said Citizens Police Academy Class 33 met with the department’s Criminal Investigations Division for a presentation and a mock crime scene exercise.

Organizers said the May 19 youth track session has been canceled because of a schedule conflict and will be added to the end of the program.

Sunkissed Serenity LLC said it will celebrate its first anniversary on June 8 and invited community members to join a celebration honoring the company’s success and growth.

DFT said the weeklong camp for children ages 7 to 12 will run July 13-17 and include acting, singing, dancing and a final performance. Parents can register at dftonline.org.

The DeSoto Chamber announced its upcoming quarterly luncheon is fully booked, thanks to strong registration and support from sponsors.

George Webb of Southaven Honda said a recent chamber event led to family connections and a reminder that community matters. He told Southaven Business Beat that such outcomes require showing up and meeting people in person.

City officials said the Public Works Department fixes traffic signals, repairs potholes and maintains equipment to keep Southaven running.

Mayor Ken Adams said Vacuum Truck Sales & Service provided pizzas from Domino’s to the city’s Public Works team, according to a city social media post.