Desoto County News

The Panola County Sheriff’s Office expressed sympathy for the family, friends and colleagues of Claiborne County Deputy Terrian Bailey, identified as having died in the line of duty on EOW Sept. 7, 2026.

Damaging winds are identified as the primary threat, with heavy rainfall potentially causing minor flooding issues.

The initiative seeks 100 donors to give or pledge $10,000 each in recognition of Northwest’s 100th anniversary.

Southaven Police Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for 14-year-old Freddie Thomas, who was last seen Sept. 4 near Rocky Creek Apartments, the department said.

The City of Olive Branch said its Planning Commission will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at the City Municipal Court Building. The agenda and staff reports are available online and the meeting will be livestreamed.

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith visited Olive Branch Airport Taylor Field to learn about the facility’s growth and regional economic role, the City of Olive Branch said.

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce said the new Mid South Business Exchange podcast will debut Sept. 8, with Beth Snow of Back Office Guru discussing five financial reports business owners should know.

The North Mississippi Hummingbird Festival will take place at Snowden Grove’s June Wheeler Memorial Hummingbird Garden, featuring educational speakers, crafts, and family activities.

Olive Branch Parks and Recreation said Olive Bark Dog Park has reopened for the holiday weekend and thanked partner Hollywood Feed for its support.

The City of Olive Branch said its Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at the City Municipal Court Building.