desoto county

Mayor Ken Adams says yellow flags and line marks identify underground utility lines and urges residents to call 811 before any digging. Mississippi 811, Inc. offers an online guide to utility color codes.

Olive Branch police say Highway 78 eastbound at Davidson Road has reopened after an 18-wheeler fire forced a temporary shutdown and traffic diversions.

The LeaderSYP Conference, run by Southaven Young Professionals, is seeking sponsors and exhibitors to help teach teens and young adults workplace skills, organizers said.

Northcentral Electric Cooperative said a failed lightning arrestor caused an outage that left about 1,800 members without power while the device is replaced. The cooperative said switching operations restored many customers.

The Olive Branch Police Department celebrated the retirements of Chaplains Thomas Weeks and Dwight Sauslberry, who dedicated decades to supporting officers and the community.

The college celebrated its 2026 Outstanding Students in a ceremony honoring their achievements and dedication.

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce said Amanda Pitman won its Easter egg hunt and asked followers to like backdrop photos by Monday, April 13, at noon to decide a $100 prize.

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.