Desoto County News

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.

A job listing on Hornlake.org says applicants should expect interruptions during meals and stresses serving others, working with close-knit teams and meaningful work.

The Olive Branch Police Department said it kicked off its Citizens Police Academy Class 34 with introductions, a department tour and a visit to the Emergency Communications Center.

The Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce is partnering with local organizations to host a community food drive this month, encouraging residents to donate nonperishable items.

Driving Ms. Amy LLC said it will offer two-hour driving appointments all day Oct. 5-9 to help students log required hours or pursue hardship licenses. The company said after-school and weekend appointments will be available throughout October.

The City of Olive Branch said Highway 305 at City Park Drive was closed after a crash with injuries but has reopened and traffic is flowing normally.

The Southaven Chamber will hold a member networking coffee Friday, Sept. 25, from 8 to 9 a.m. at Zellner Assurance Group in Southaven, the chamber said.

ACS Steakhouse said it has job openings and is accepting applications online and in person. The restaurant said it has been part of the Hernando community since 2013 and will mark nearly 13 years in November.

Wreaths Across America will hold a wreath-laying at Blocker Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 12, organizers said. As of the announcement, 244 wreaths remain available for sponsorship at wreathsacrossamerica.org/msbloc.