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Organizers said a pancake breakfast and character meet-and-greet featuring the Easter Bunny and SpongeBob SquarePants friends will be held tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon at Longview Point Baptist Church. All proceeds will benefit Hernando Parks, organizers said.

Disney World is offering discounted room rates for Disney+ Perks members through August 2026, including rates as low as $99 per night at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort.

The Olive Branch Police Department offered condolences to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department after Deputy Michael Jimerson was killed in the line of duty last night, the department said. The city identified Mayor Ken Adams in the statement and said Jimerson’s family and colleagues were in its thoughts and prayers.

Olive Branch Mayor and police thank Bishop Darrel Petties and The High Place for providing lunch to the community during Easter weekend.

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce said the Community Easter Egg Hunt and Photo Stop Trail is underway, with participating businesses offering festive displays, hidden eggs and a chance to win a grand prize for social posts.

Organizers announced the seventh annual Women in Business Luncheon, sponsored by Community Bank, and encouraged attendees to register online. They said the event will offer networking, food and business conversation.

Deputy Michael Jimerson was shot and killed Wednesday night while responding to a disturbance call, Sheriff John Ledbetter said. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said a female suspect also died after gunfire was exchanged.

The Gin at Nesbit announced that ‘The Secret Garden’ will open April 24 and that tickets are on sale at dftonline.org/thesecretgarden.

The West End Redevelopment Action Team introduced itself in a post and asked those with resources to contact Debbie King of the Southaven Chamber of Commerce.

The City of Olive Branch Parks and Recreation is seeking umpires. Interested candidates must be at least 16 and have knowledge of the game or playing experience, the city said.