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The musical opens April 24 at The Gin at Nesbit, featuring a cast led by Phoebe Seever as Mary Lennox. Tickets are now available.

Members of the Olive Branch Citizens Police Academy Class 33 trained with the city’s SWAT team and observed drone operations at a firing range on April 11, the Olive Branch Police Department said.

The Olive Branch Police Department said officers answered an invitation Saturday to celebrate William Maxwell’s 4th birthday after the child asked to ‘be the police.’

The City of Olive Branch announced a new 6,652-square-foot animal shelter at 6551 Polk Lane and thanked its animal control crew during Animal Control Week, city officials said.

Northwest Mississippi Community College said staff defeated faculty 51-41 in the college’s second annual faculty vs. staff basketball game, according to a social media post.

The chamber announced new member organizations and said they bring energy, innovation and opportunity to the local business community.

A local child care center said it is hiring staff for morning (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and evening (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.) shifts and values weekend availability.

Auditions for the stage production ‘1776’ are now open, and audition details and sign-ups are available at dftonline.org/1776auditions, the show’s website said.

Organizers said the seventh annual Women in Business Luncheon, sponsored by Community Bank, will feature Aundrea Self of Mississippi State University and focus on the theme “Season’s of Your Life.” Registration is open online.

The Southaven Animal Shelter said April 12-18, 2026, will recognize animal control staff for their work protecting animals and promoting public safety.