desoto county

The Olive Branch storm shelter is open March 15 and will be staffed by the Olive Branch Police Department beginning at 5:30 p.m., Mayor Ken Adams said. Residents were urged to sign up for mobile alerts.

Mayor Ken Adams and Olive Branch public safety officials warned that tornadoes are possible across parts of Mississippi on March 15 and urged residents to know their safe place and practice emergency plans.

Community safe rooms across DeSoto County will open this afternoon as a precaution against severe weather, including Horn Lake Elementary at 5:30 p.m.

DeSoto County officials said a tornado watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Monday and urged residents to remain weather aware and have a safe place to shelter.

A tornado watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Sunday, prompting residents to stay alert and seek shelter if necessary.

Community safe rooms will open across DeSoto County this afternoon as a precaution against severe weather. Residents are encouraged to use these shelters if they feel more comfortable than staying at home.

Local officials said a tornado watch was issued Sunday and will remain in effect until 11 p.m. CDT. A community safe room at 7312 Highway 51 has been opened to residents for the duration of the watch.

The Storm Prediction Center placed the area under an enhanced risk of severe storms on March 15, 2026. Local officials urged residents to prepare for a fast-moving line of storms expected between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in Southaven is marking its first anniversary and is inviting the public to a celebration, the restaurant said. The restaurant promoted its made-from-scratch menu, wall-to-wall televisions and craft beer and cocktail lists.

The Southaven Chamber invites business leaders to a networking event at Avid Hotel Memphis-Southaven, sponsored by Zykea Pegues and the Avid Team, with Coffee Central providing coffee.