Desoto County News

Organizers said the Northwest Soiree: A Garden Gala celebrated outstanding alumni and community partners and thanked attendees for supporting students.

Organizers said the event will feature a keynote from Aundrea Self of Mississippi State University and a theme of “Season’s of Your Life.” Registration is available online.

Eight children were killed and several others wounded in a domestic shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspect was shot and killed by police after a multi-scene chase in Bossier Parish.

A missing boater was located and recovered after a multi-agency search in Quitman County, the Panola County Water Operations and Dive Team said.

The Panola County Sheriff’s Office called a circulating notification a “SCAM ALERT,” saying Mississippi has no toll roads and the message redirects users to questionable websites.

Mayor Ken Adams announced a community shred and drug take-back day at the Olive Branch Police Department on Saturday, April 25, with shredding services from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said it will present free live music on the Hernando Courthouse lawn every Thursday night in June from 7-9 p.m.

DeSoto Family Theatre announced Tatum Witt will play Martha when ‘The Secret Garden’ opens April 24 at The Gin at Nesbit, the theatre said.

The company said its pet-friendly CBD oil is intended to support relaxation, mobility and overall wellness and is available in multiple strengths. The business said customers may bring pets into the store.

The Olive Branch Police Department thanked its Emergency Communications Division and animal control officers in a social media post, praising their work answering calls and rescuing injured animals.