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A bakery said it created a cookie cake inspired by the TV series ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ to celebrate customer Erica Jo’s 30th birthday and asked followers for more TV- and movie-themed ideas.

Authorities said the intersection of Goodman (Highway 302) and Pleasant Hill in Olive Branch would reopen within minutes after a three-vehicle crash and urged drivers to avoid the area and exercise caution.

The chamber said it has partnered with Tropical Getaways to offer a group cruise open to the public. A portion of bookings will support the Chamber Foundation, and the booking deadline is June 30.

Chief Danny Scallions retired after 34 years with the Southaven Fire Department, the city said. Mayor Musselwhite, family, coworkers and area agencies attended a ceremony that included flag tributes.

Organizers said the June Sunset on the Square music series drew crowds to downtown Hernando and supported local musicians, vendors and businesses. They invited the public to the Hernando Water Tower Festival on Sept. 26.

Fire Chief Danny Scallions will retire after 34 years with the Southaven Fire Department and 36 years in the fire service, city officials said.

A man died and a woman was treated after a shooting Friday at a home in the 7400 block of Fox Tree Lane, the Olive Branch Police Department said.

A retailer said a Hat Bar pop-up will be at City Hall Cheesecake today from 2 to 7 p.m., with 25 percent off select U.S. styles and sizes from XS to 3X.

The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce announced it will welcome Wheeler Express as a new chamber member and celebrate a grand opening Saturday at the business’s Wheeler Road location.

City Hall and other city buildings will be closed Friday, July 3, the City of Olive Branch said. Emergency services and garbage collection will continue, the city said.