DeSoto County News

The Olive Branch Police Department said officers visited a McDonald’s on Goodman Road to read to children and build community ties during a “Cookie With a Cop” event.

Northwest Mississippi Community College thanked its retiring employees for years of service, the college said in a social media post. The post included photos and said the college looks forward to the retirees’ next chapter.

Olive Branch Public Works will close Kirk Road between South Crossroads and Forest Hill Irene from 9 a.m. to noon on May 29 for tree removal, a notice from Mayor Ken Adams and city emergency departments said.

Employees entering client names, proposals or meeting notes into personal AI accounts can expose business data, Goodwin PC Services said, noting those tools lack business-grade protections.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said Sunset on the Square will feature The Amber McCain Band and a lineup of local food vendors, presented by First Horizon Bank.

The City of Southaven posted an opening for a fire inspector-investigator, seeking candidates focused on public safety, fire prevention and risk reduction. Applications and job details are available on the city’s website.

The City of Olive Branch said Dat Good Towing provided a catered meal for dispatchers at Olive Branch Emergency Communications. The city credited Carry’s Kitchen and Chef Catherine Lockett for preparing the food, Mayor Ken Adams said.