Desoto County News

Olive Branch announced that City Park will reopen on July 8, but the Frisbee Disc Golf Trail, Olive Bark Dog Park and three tennis courts will remain closed for repairs, the city said.

Olive Branch officials said City Park will reopen on July 8, 2026, while the Frisbee Disc Golf Trail, Olive Bark Dog Park and three-court tennis courts remain closed for repairs.

The Olive Branch Police Department said Maj. Carl Glass and Capt. Terri Hoskins received commendations after stopping to help a woman change flattened tires during a July 4 storm.

Colonial Hills Church in Southaven will host a free Back to School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 1, offering school supplies, shoes and services on a first-come, first-served basis, organizers said.

A promotional announcement says tickets are selling quickly for the production of ‘Finding Neverland,’ scheduled July 31-Aug. 2 at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts in Senatobia.

The Southaven Chamber will hold a speed networking event, B2B AM, at Olive Garden on Wednesday, July 8, organizers said. The session will run from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and include a breakfast sponsored by Chick-fil-A Southaven.

City Park in Olive Branch stayed closed Wednesday while city crews removed limbs and cleared trails, Mayor Ken Adams said.

Olive Branch’s City Park remained closed Thursday while city crews removed limbs to make walking trails and park amenities safe, Mayor Ken Adams said in an update from Olive Branch Parks and Recreation.

Organizers said participating local retailers will offer special deals from July 9 to 11 and urged shoppers to visit stores for what they called the season’s top sale.

The Southaven Chamber will host a speed-networking breakfast called B2B AM on Wednesday, July 8, at Olive Garden, organizers said. Chick-fil-A Southaven is sponsoring the breakfast.