desoto county

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 p.m., with large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes possible, DeSoto County officials said. Olive Branch leaders urged residents to sign up for emergency alerts and to call 911 for immediate emergencies.

The City of Olive Branch is accepting applications for a utility clerk position, the city said. Applicants can find the posting and other job openings at the city’s website.

Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams and local emergency agencies warned March 9 that strong to severe storms could produce hail larger than 2 inches and hit DeSoto County between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Police and Fire departments urged residents to stay alert after the National Weather Service issued a slight risk for severe storms for parts of the state on March 9, 2026.

CMP said its office is located in the heart of Hernando at 1150 Monteith Ave. and homeowners may visit with questions or suggestions.

ConXion said it will host a Spring Break Camp as well as Bounce Open Gyms and a Toddler Open Gym for children ages 0-12 from March 9-13.

Mayor Ken Adams praised the courage and sacrifice of women officers in a city statement on International Women’s Day, quoting W.E.B. Du Bois.

Mayor Ken Adams, the Board of Aldermen and city staff praised the contributions of women across multiple departments, the city said.

A company is offering a 10-minute 3-D/4-D prenatal scan for $85 plus tax that includes five printed black-and-white images, the company said. Additional digital images and the baby’s weight are available at extra cost, and the package is not eligible for discounts.

Southern Pediatric Therapy said it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new clinic at 3:30 p.m. March 27. The facility, next to DeSoto Family Dental Care, is intended to expand therapy services and treatment space.