Child seriously injured after hit and run accident while riding bike in Southaven
Southaven Police Department is asking for the public’s help after a nine-year-old child was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash
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Craft Road to close May 26 for roadway expansion, officials say
Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Police and Fire departments say Craft Road between Church Road and College Road will be closed beginning May 26 for a roadway expansion project.
Read MoreUnited Way launches Stuff the Bus drive in DeSoto County
United Way of the Mid-South said it will collect school supplies in DeSoto County from June 1-30 and host a drop-off and volunteer event July 1 at Horn Lake High School.
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Officials mark start of EMS Week, praise paramedics, EMTs and drivers
Officials said EMS Week begins today and urged residents to recognize paramedics, EMTs and drivers for their lifesaving work and constant readiness.
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Storm Prediction Center issues slight risk of severe storms for parts of Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee
The Storm Prediction Center has placed northeast Arkansas, the Missouri bootheel and far West Tennessee in a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, with a Marginal Risk to the east. The SPC said large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats.
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Olive Branch honors Emergency Services Division during EMS Week
Olive Branch recognized its Emergency Services Division for efforts to protect residents during EMS Week, Mayor Ken Adams said in a statement from the Olive Branch Fire Department.
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Southaven Chamber hosts luau-themed patio social to kick off summer
The Southaven Chamber is inviting members to a luau party featuring Hawaiian shirts, networking, and summer fun, sponsored by Tropical Getaways and Standard Sales Company.
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Longtime Southaven deputy court clerk Cathi Faxon retires
Coworkers and friends celebrated the retirement of Deputy Court Clerk Cathi Faxon, the City of Southaven said. Faxon joined the city on April 23, 2012, and served 12 years as courtroom deputy clerk to Judge Jody Neyman.
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Olive Branch mayor, aldermen to meet May 19
Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the City Municipal Court Building, the City of Olive Branch said. The meeting is open to the public and will be live streamed on the city’s YouTube channel.
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Olive Branch Citizens’ Police Academy covers defensive tactics, animal control
The Olive Branch Police Department said its Citizens’ Police Academy Week 8 session included demonstrations on defensive tactics, presentations on crossing guards and a tour of a new animal control facility.
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