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Olive Branch Parks and Recreation announced its annual Children’s Fishing Rodeo for children 15 and younger at City Park’s amphitheater on May 9. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; the event runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the announcement said.

Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Board of Aldermen invited residents to Blue & Green Day Mid-South on April 10 to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation during National Donate Life Month.

Horn Lake Police say a man was shot in the shoulder during an altercation in a McDonald’s parking lot on March 26. Arrest warrants have been issued for two men, the department said.

Drew Jones, an Army veteran, says he founded The Veteran’s Veteran to guide fellow veterans through Department of Veterans Affairs disability claims and appeals.

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce said in a social media post it will host an event April 10 for author Candace Hibler Robinson to celebrate her new children’s book, “Kawhi and the Healing Rainbows.” The chamber’s post said the book is available from multiple sources, including Amazon.

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce said its latest On the Menu meeting with Jeff Jones of Refining Leaders emphasized refocusing and building a foundation for success in 2026.

Organizers said VIP tickets cost $40 and include access to a private area, food and drinks, raffles and swag bags. The festival is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. Saturday.

DeSoto County District Attorney Matt Barton delivered a “State of the County Address” at a luncheon hosted by the Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce, highlighting progress in reducing crime, the Olive Branch Police Department said.

A clinic announced it is now offering Lipo-C injections, which it said can boost energy and support metabolism. The shots are priced at $35 per injection, the announcement said.

The Southaven Board of Aldermen discussed software upgrades, development projects, and recent legislative outcomes at their latest meeting, with updates from the mayor and city officials.