Desoto County News

Tickets are now available for ‘Frozen: The Broadway Musical,’ running July 16-26 at the Hernando Performing Arts Center.

Organizers said a lineup of local vendors will serve pizza, Italian ice, cookies, carnival fare, acai bowls and coffee at Sunset on the Square Thursday nights in June.

Station 2B posted the fastest team time in the Southaven Fire Department’s annual CPAT challenge, the department said. The event tests individual firefighters and averages crew times to determine the top team.

Southaven Fire Department said knowing where automated external defibrillators are can boost survival after sudden cardiac arrest and urged Americans to learn CPR and AED use.

The Olive Branch Police Department said it earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies for four years and was recognized at a city meeting.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety and Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams are promoting the Blue Envelope program to give law enforcement communication guidance and contact information for traffic stops involving drivers with autism. Residents can apply at local DPS offices or online.

Northwest Mississippi Community College said campers practiced first aid, built pasta structures, explored art and worked on football skills on Day 2 of the START Camp.

Organizers said The Goldton will sponsor and host a free after-hours B2B networking event June 4 in Southaven, offering networking opportunities and door prizes.

The City of Southaven said Mayor Musselwhite and the Board of Aldermen unveiled a plaque honoring former Police Chief Tom Long and recognizing his 36 years of service.

Olive Branch officials said travel delays are expected on Pigeon Roost Road between Old Goodman Road and Depot Street from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight as the Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce hosts the Junebug Jamboree at 7 p.m.