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The City of Southaven said a state-of-the-art, all-inclusive playground opened in spring 2019 at Snowden Grove Park. The city said the park’s adaptive baseball field was recently resurfaced with artificial turf to better accommodate players with special needs.

Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Police and Fire departments said the area will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, Aug. 3, for cross-drain replacement and will reopen by 5 p.m. Tuesday.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said Yo Bro Coffee Co. will open Aug. 8 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting, in a social media post.

The Rotary Club of Olive Branch recognized randomly chosen police and fire employees at a country club event, the City of Olive Branch said. Mayor Ken Adams highlighted the work of first responders.

Tailwind Travel & Tours is marketing Capri, Italy, as a top Mediterranean destination, highlighting landmarks such as the Faraglioni sea stacks, the Blue Grotto and Monte Solaro.

Organizers say Trey Smith of Accelerate MS will speak at the third quarterly luncheon Aug. 11 at The Gin at Nesbit. CMG Home Loans is the presenting sponsor; registration is available online.

The American Legion Department of Mississippi named DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas E. Tuggle II its 2026 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office said. He will advance to the national competition in Indianapolis.

The production team said the stage show is still coming together, offering a behind-the-scenes peek as costumes, props and effects are assembled. Tickets are available at dftonline.org.

The Rangers celebrated their cheer team’s status as three-time national champions with a ring ceremony, the team said.

Northwest Mississippi Community College said its Leadership Forum Retreat concluded at the college’s new Athletic Performance Facility, offering leaders a chance to connect and plan future goals.