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Sgt. Iyonna Ellis completed the Certified Investigator Program at NMLETC Tupelo after logging more than 200 hours of training, the department said.

The Panola County Sheriff’s Office said D.A.R.E. Camp’s Day 2 included hunter education on firearm safety and Day 3 ended with a trip to a trampoline park.

M5 Productions will present Bucking in the Branch at Magnolia Park in Olive Branch, with gates opening at 5 p.m. and the event starting at 7 p.m., Mayor Ken Adams said. Tickets are available on 901 TIX or at the gate, Adams added.

Club360 said small-group workouts in Hernando and Horn Lake can help members stay motivated by finding workout partners. Class schedules are available on the program’s app, the organization said.

The City of Hernando says the farmers market will run Saturdays from April 25 through Oct. 31 on the historic town square and offers an interactive map for visitors.

Modern Woodmen said life insurance cannot replace a father’s love but can help ease financial stress for families after an unexpected death. The organization directs people to find a local financial representative on its website.

The Olive Branch Police Department named Officer Bee Eller Dugan its Officer of the Month for May 2026, crediting her with professionalism, leadership and dedication to the community, the department said.

The Chamber said it has partnered with Tropical Getaways on a group cruise open to the public. A portion of bookings will support the Chamber Foundation’s business grant program.

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce is the only chamber in Mississippi to receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s highest five-star rating, out of nearly 7,000 nationwide.

The City of Olive Branch said Mayor Ken Adams and the Board of Aldermen welcomed Gillian Halkett, who will join the city’s Utility Department.