Desoto County News

Jaquillna Twilley, 24, received a 40-year sentence after pleading guilty to attempted murder and armed robbery stemming from a Horn Lake incident, officials say.

The Desoto County Dream Center said Homer Skelton Auto Group will match every registration and donation for the DC Race 5K & Kids Fun Run during a one-week matching period that ends at midnight.

Organizers said the first night of Sunset on the Square successfully launched the music series and thanked sponsors and the community in a social media post that later became unavailable.

The Olive Branch Police Department warned residents to be vigilant against phone, text, email and online marketplace scams and urged anyone targeted to contact the department for help.

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will meet June 9 to consider a zoning change and review a development plan, Mayor Ken Adams said.

Organizers said the inaugural Sunset on the Square in Hernando left the newly renovated courthouse lawn nearly spotless and thanked attendees. They invited the public to the next event next Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Organizers said a free after-hours B2B PM networking event will be held Thursday, June 4, at The Goldton in Southaven, offering local business professionals a chance to network and win door prizes.

Southaven Municipal Court said it has relocated to the renovated former Fred’s building in ‘Original Southaven,’ calling the move a revival of a local landmark.

Mayor Ken Adams met with residents and homeowners association leaders to talk about public safety, city beautification and upcoming projects, the City of Olive Branch said.

The city of Olive Branch will host the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall from June 4-8, 2026, at the George M. Harrison Municipal Soccer Complex. The tribute offers a chance for reflection and remembrance.