Desoto County News

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce said the Community Easter Egg Hunt and Photo Stop Trail is underway, with participating businesses offering festive displays, hidden eggs and a chance to win a grand prize for social posts.

Organizers announced the seventh annual Women in Business Luncheon, sponsored by Community Bank, and encouraged attendees to register online. They said the event will offer networking, food and business conversation.

Deputy Michael Jimerson was shot and killed Wednesday night while responding to a disturbance call, Sheriff John Ledbetter said. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said a female suspect also died after gunfire was exchanged.

The Gin at Nesbit announced that ‘The Secret Garden’ will open April 24 and that tickets are on sale at dftonline.org/thesecretgarden.

The West End Redevelopment Action Team introduced itself in a post and asked those with resources to contact Debbie King of the Southaven Chamber of Commerce.

The City of Olive Branch Parks and Recreation is seeking umpires. Interested candidates must be at least 16 and have knowledge of the game or playing experience, the city said.

Members Justin Lewis and James Robinson of Modern Woodmen of America are hosting a pizza-and-finance event called “Pizza & Pers” at Ole Miss DeSoto, the organization said.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said in a social media post that Sheriff Thomas Tuggle addressed leadership, community impact, mentorship and public safety at a luncheon for the DeSoto County Business Women’s group.

Goodwin PC Services will host an open house at its Olive Branch office April 9 at 11 a.m. to mark membership in the Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce, the company said.

DFT said registration is open for its one-week 2026 Born for Broadway summer camp, where students will learn songs and choreography from Broadway shows and perform for friends and family.