Desoto County News

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urged residents, business owners and community groups in District 1 to complete a Public Hazard Survey to help identify local risks and guide disaster-reduction priorities, MEMA said. The agency provided a link to the survey and listed local officials and governments in the announcement.

Hernando’s Ghoul’s Night Out is set to take place, offering a night of shopping, treats, and costume fun for residents and visitors.

A new open-concept home featuring four bedrooms, a private master suite, and flexible upstairs space is slated for completion in September 2026 in Scott Meadows.

Mayor Ken Adams and Lieutenant Carlos Wilson addressed young people Saturday at the Hope Center Youth Leadership Conference, the Olive Branch Police Department said.

Northwest Mississippi Community College said administrators spent time with student-athletes this past week as they settled in and prepared for upcoming seasons. The college posted that it is proud to support them and wrote, “Go Rangers! 💙”

The Southaven Chamber will hold a networking event, Coffee with a Member, on Friday, Aug. 28, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., the chamber said. Cruise Planners — Cookie Vacations is sponsoring the event, and Coffee Central by Ethnos will provide coffee.

Southaven unveiled a plaque in the Tribute Hall to honor Judge Bob Perry, who served as the city’s municipal court judge for 22 years, the city said in a mayor’s blog post.

The City of Southaven posted additional photos showing the unveiling of a plaque for Judge Bob Perry in Tribute Hall, the city said. The city directed readers to its website for more information about Perry and other inductees.

Vitalant will host a community blood drive in Olive Branch on Wednesday, Aug. 19, offering donors a $15 reward and entry into a gas giveaway, the organization said.

The City of Olive Branch invites residents to its annual Trunk-Or-Treat on October 29, featuring a movie and trunk decorations. Registration deadline is October 16.