DeSoto County News

The Panola County Sheriff’s Office announced a voluntary Special Needs Occupant Awareness Program to help first responders recognize households and vehicles with residents with special needs, the office said. Enrollment is open.

The City of Olive Branch is providing free cleanup kits to residents, businesses and volunteer groups that pledge to clean roadways, intersections or neighborhood areas, the city said.

Hernando Parks announced the winners of its Park Art Contest and expressed appreciation for participants and sponsors who helped make the event possible, the department said.

The Olive Branch Police Department said Week 4 of Class 33 of its Citizens’ Police Academy featured K-9, fugitive, drone, SWAT and firearms safety demonstrations.

Candace Hibler Robinson will celebrate the release of her new children’s book, ‘Kawhi and the Healing Rainbows,’ at an event hosted by the Southaven Chamber of Commerce on April 10.

Chick-fil-A Getwell said it will hold its annual car show Saturday, May 16, from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring a mix of classic and modern vehicles and open to entrants who register online.