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DeSoto County said two local spots are nominees in the Best of Mississippi Travel Awards. Voting ends June 15 and residents can vote online.

Organizers are urging prospective and current members to register for Chamber 101 on May 21, saying the session will cover membership benefits, resources and networking opportunities.

The Olive Branch Police Department is hosting its 19th annual summer camps, featuring Camp B.U.I.L.D. for grades 2-8 and Camp S.H.A.P.E. for grades 9-12. Both camps are free and run from June 1 to June 26.

Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Police and Fire departments say Craft Road between Church Road and College Road will be closed beginning May 26 for a roadway expansion project.

Officials said EMS Week begins today and urged residents to recognize paramedics, EMTs and drivers for their lifesaving work and constant readiness.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed northeast Arkansas, the Missouri bootheel and far West Tennessee in a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, with a Marginal Risk to the east. The SPC said large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats.

Olive Branch recognized its Emergency Services Division for efforts to protect residents during EMS Week, Mayor Ken Adams said in a statement from the Olive Branch Fire Department.

The Southaven Chamber is inviting members to a luau party featuring Hawaiian shirts, networking, and summer fun, sponsored by Tropical Getaways and Standard Sales Company.

Coworkers and friends celebrated the retirement of Deputy Court Clerk Cathi Faxon, the City of Southaven said. Faxon joined the city on April 23, 2012, and served 12 years as courtroom deputy clerk to Judge Jody Neyman.