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The city of Olive Branch is accepting applications for its upcoming Mayor’s Youth Council. The deadline is Aug. 14.

Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and the Board of Aldermen will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at the City Municipal Court Building, the city said. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the city’s YouTube channel.

Hernando Parks concluded its annual scavenger hunt, with Team Omair taking home the grand prize and several local sponsors supporting the event.

The company said it is selling summer collectible cups for $2.99 for a limited time. In-store refills cost $1 and require presentation of the original cup.

The Olive Branch Police Department said two officers received commendations for defusing a workplace violence complaint at NFI Industries on July 30, 2026.

The railroad said it will close the Stateline Road crossing from 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, to 6 a.m. Thursday for improvements. No traffic will be allowed to cross the tracks between Horn Lake Road and Highway 51, the railroad said.

Forecasters say parts of Mississippi could see heat indices up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit, with the hottest conditions expected from late morning into the afternoon.

Southaven officials said the city secured funding through a Metropolitan Planning Organization and will begin resurfacing Airways between Nail Road and Goodman Road in October, with completion expected before the holiday shopping season.

The Olive Branch community is invited to donate blood on Aug. 19, with incentives and a chance to win prizes, according to local officials.

Prime Manufacturing Services said it is hiring Class A commercial drivers and seeks applicants with two years’ commercial driving experience and a clean motor vehicle record.