The Times‘The duke’s sense of grievance,” said the Court of Appeal judge Sir Geoffrey Vos gently “does not translate into a legal argument.” Prince Harry’s loss of working-royal security was “an unintended consequence” of stepping away from duties; “understandable His half-hour BBC interview was unforgettable: aggrieved mourned self-exile from his homeland but wanted reconciliation only if his “truth” was acknowledged and demands met He said that the royal household effectively tried to imprison him and his wife and — clearly for the US market — that if anything happened to them it would damage Britain’s reputation without admitting that it followed his own public Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMEMPHIS (WMC) - A man was arrested in Olive Branch for a shooting in southeast Shelby County according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s office deputies responded to a shooting on East Shelby Drive in southeast Shelby County Deputies arrived on the scene and found a man lying on the ground near a Walgreens store with a gunshot wound Deputies rendered aid until Shelby County Fire personnel arrived and took the victim to Regional One in non-critical condition The Sheriff’s Office Violent Crime Unit (VCU) launched an investigation into the incident Detectives identified the shooter as a 35-year-old named Adrian Woodard The investigation showed the shooting happened after an argument between Woodard and the victim VCU detectives obtained a warrant for Woodard’s arrest on the charge of aggravated assault the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Team (FAT) with help from the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office found and arrested Woodard at his home in Olive Branch He was taken into custody and booked into the DeSoto County jail Click here to sign up for our newsletter Click here to report a spelling or grammar error Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker In a US customs messaging note quietly slipped out in the early hours of Saturday, a series of numbers were listed as exempt from the 125% tariff on goods entering the country from China. The code "8517.13.00.00" means very little to most of the world, but in the US customs list it represents smartphones. The inclusion meant the number one Chinese export to America by value last year was exempted from the import taxes, alongside other electronic devices and components, including semiconductors, solar cells and memory cards. In the context of the US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick just days ago announcing that part of the point of escalating tariffs on China was to bring back iPhone production to the US, this was a stunning about-turn. The US has now excluded the single biggest Chinese export, and certainly the most high-profile finished good from tariffs, without publicly announcing it at first. It is worth considering what would have happened in the absence of this exemption. The effect of 125% tariffs on Apple's Zhengzhou manufacturing facility in eastern China would have started to show in weeks at most American Apple stores. It would have been a totemic "sticker shock" for the White House's tumultuous tariff push. According to Counterpoint, a global technology market research firm, as much as 80% of Apple's iPhones intended for US sale are made in China. The tech giant's manufacturing profit margins are estimated to be between 40-60%. Typical iPhone prices might have moved closer to $2,000 (£1,528) than $1,000. The other option for Apple could have been to spread the cost across all of its global prices, but would the rest of the world accept paying a Trump tariff tax? A very public repricing of iPhones has been avoided, but still may occur if, as the White House has said, the previously imposed 20% tariffs on China related to the powerful opioid fentanyl, remain in place. Tim Cook, the chief executive of Apple, is a key player here. He can walk into a meeting with both US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. It is not an outlandish prediction to suggest that, if it comes, any peace in the US-China trade war could be brokered by Mr Cook. That's based on his deep fundamental role in connecting the two economies. He was hand-selected by Apple's co-founder Steve Jobs for his unrivalled expertise in just-in-time supply logistics. This is all moving rather quickly now. Weekend reports in the US press claim White House trade hawk Pete Navarro is being sidelined too, in favour of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Navarro was the author of the infamous equation that set so-called reciprocal tariff rates in proportion to the size of a country's trade surplus with the US, calling it "the sum of all cheating". Bessent is now leading negotiations with trade partners seeking to avoid the reapplication of those rates after the 90-day pause. There is a big question after 10 days of chaos. What is the incentive for other nations to offer much here? The Trump administration is clearly spooked by the bond market reaction to the president's trade plans, and questions surrounding the safe haven status of US debt for investors. In trying to stave off effective interest rates on bonds rising to 5%, the US needs deals more than just those in surplus countries. Indeed this weekend's broad range of exemptions are in and of themselves an astonishing U-turn on the principle embodied in the notorious tariff chart held up by Trump in the Rose Garden. Just under a quarter of China's total exports are now exempt from the 125% tariff, according to Capital Economics. The consultancy suggests there are other big winners from the exemptions, with 64% of exports to the US from Taiwan, 44% from Malaysia, and just under 30% from both Vietnam and Thailand now also exempt. The 10% universal tariff is now riddled with exemptions, and the biggest carve outs are for many nations with massive trade surpluses from electronics manufacturing. The new tariff equation is to give an effective discount from the universal 10% (through exemptions) to those with the biggest surpluses. For example, Taiwan has a $74bn surplus with the US, and Vietnam a $124bn surplus. This is the exact opposite of the infamous Navarro calculation from last week. In 10 days we've gone from the "looters and pillagers" will be hit the hardest, to (apart from China) those with big surpluses getting the biggest exemptions. Meanwhile an ally such as the UK, which according to US figures has a $12bn deficit - i.e. the US sells more to the UK than the other way round, has a 25% tariff on cars, its biggest goods exports, with number two, medicines, in line for similar charges. The White House has gone from clearly suggesting there would be no negotiation on the baseline 10% tariffs to offering exemptions to the very products causing the deficit the entire policy was supposed to solve. This is a lot more than a "row back". Some have called it the "Art of the Repeal". The 4D chess has been replaced by someone playing one dimensional checkers, but unable to tell the difference between opposing pieces. The US is now negotiating with the bond markets, and itself. The rest of the world will just see how this plays out now. The rap mogul denies sex trafficking and racketeering charges, plus dozens of other lawsuits alleging abuse. US officials say the incentive offers a "dignified" exit from the country for those who are there illegally. China has been trialling battery swaps for electric cars for years. Are they a viable solution to range anxiety? The incident off the US coast is a suspected case of human smuggling, as a search for survivors continues. The theme for this year's event was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style", the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on menswear. Digital Edition Subscribe Archives by | May 1, 2025 | Community by | May 2, 2025 |   May is a month that invites us to slow down and appreciate all the beauty around us—from blooming flowers to meaningful celebrations with family and friends by | May 2, 2025 | On our cover of this month’s magazine we are pleased to welcome: Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital President and CEO Kevin Klockenga; Foundation President Marlee Lauffer; Dr Medical Director of Emergency Services and Co-Chair; Dr The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley is delighted to announce its highly anticipated annual auction This year’s Mardi Gras theme promises to transport attendees to a vibrant celebration filled.. Santa Clarita Magazine has set a high standard for excellence in advertising for over 34 years Santa Clarita Magazine has grown with the Santa Clarita Valley since 1990 and become the #1 place to advertise locally For Advertising informationCall or Text: 1 (661) 294-4444 Olive Branch has been named Mississippi’s thirteenth certified retirement city under the Welcome Home Mississippi program Administered by Mississippi Development Authority the goal of WHM is to attract retirees from around the country to communities throughout the state “The addition of Olive Branch to Mississippi’s growing list of certified retirement communities provides another optimal vetted option for retirees looking for the ideal place to spend their retirement years,” said MDA Executive Director Bill Cork “Olive Branch offers top-quality amenities and convenient access to world-class cultural opportunities and our affordable cost of living leaves retirees with more money to get out and enjoy these things and so much more We congratulate Olive Branch on this distinction and thank local leadership for taking the steps necessary to become officially certified through the Welcome Home Mississippi program.” A July 2019 study conducted by Alan Barefield of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Mississippi State University the economic impact of the Welcome Home Mississippi program was significant especially in the communities engaged in the program Incoming retirees contributed $25.9 million to the state’s economy 434 sectors of the state’s economy experienced increased output as a result of the program In addition to the economic impact retirees have in their communities including volunteering in and contributing monetary donations to local churches the study concludes the WHM program is a valuable asset to the state Starkville and Vicksburg in the WHM program Kim Terrell with the community development division of the city of Olive Branch will oversee the city’s retirement program.  Yearly Subscriptions: $56 for Full Access (Print and Digital)Digital Subscriptions: Are $46 a Year Copyright 2024-2025 Coopwood Publishing Group | PO Box 117 | Cleveland the ever-capable butler Jeeves finds himself navigating yet another of Bertie Wooster’s misadventures this witty farce follows the chaos that ensues when Bertie’s well-meaning but disastrous attempts to help his friends with their romantic entanglements spiral out of control Only the ingenious Jeeves can save the day with his trademark blend of cunning and discretion It is a sophisticated comedy that aims to keep audiences laughing from start to finish Tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for Seniors & Military, and $18 for Jrs.  Students under age 15 are free.  More information is available at www.tob-scv.org Olive Branch Theatricals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community theatre and performing arts organization dedicated to making theatre welcoming and inclusive for both performers and audiences The organization offers various community programs including sensory-friendly performances and ASL interpretation at select shows For more information about “Jeeves in Bloom” or Olive Branch Theatricals, please visit www.olivebranchtheatricals.org or call 661-505-8733 Note: The above information was provided to KHTS by Olive Branch Theatrics and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Attorney The Olive Branch Animal Rescue and the Olive Branch Fundraising Committee are extending heartfelt thanks to the community for making their recent Pie & Cake sale a resounding success. Organizers say the outpouring of generosity, time, and donations from friends, neighbors, and supporters made all the difference. “We are incredibly grateful to all the beautiful people who supported the Olive Branch bake sale,” said Linda Hendrickson, chairwoman of the fundraising committee. “Your kindness and contributions are deeply appreciated, and because of you, we’re able to do so much more to help the animals in our care.” The fundraiser featured homemade treats and community camaraderie, and every dollar raised will go directly toward the rescue’s efforts to provide food, shelter, and medical care to animals in need. The Olive Branch team says the bake sale is just one example of the good that can happen when a caring community comes together for a cause. Hendrickson and the committee encourage everyone to keep an eye out for upcoming events as the organization continues its mission of compassion and rescue. “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you,” Hendrickson added. “We couldn’t do this without you.” The Tyler County Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, April 22, in the Senior Center auditorium in ... Copyright © 2025 Tyler-Wetzel Newspapers, Inc. | https://www.tylerstarnews.com | 720 Wells Street, Sistersville, WV 26175 | 304-652-4141 Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world Olive Branch police say they are investigating a possible shots-fired incident at a local convenience store Tuesday afternoon. Officers were called about 12:35 p.m. to Dodge’s in the 6900 block of Highway 305. When they arrived about two minutes after the initial call, they made contact with two subjects who were determined to have been involved and were detained, Another subject was identified and apprehended shortly after that.   Police say there is no danger to the public at this time as the investigation into the incident continues. No further information was immediately available.   Flags will be lowered to half-staff in Olive Branch on Thursday in honor of a police officer killed in an ATV wreck. “It is with grief and sadness that we share the untimely passing of one of our finest in blue, Lieutenant Ronnie Flanigan who succumbed to his injuries he sustained from an ATV accident over the weekend,” a statement released Wednesday by the City of Olive Branch reads. Flanigan, 62, began his career in law enforcement with the Olive Branch Police Department in 2003 before working his way into a lieutenant position in 2014. According to city officials, Flanigan “received several letters from citizens thanking him for going above and beyond” over his 23 years with OBPD. Mayor Ken Adams, as part of the city’s announcement, ordered all flags to fly at half-staff in memory and out of respect for Flanigan and his family. Flanigan will be buried at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park on Saturday after a visitation is held from 12 until 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Olive Branch. Copyright 2025 SuperTalk Mississippi Media. All rights reserved. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly! SuperTalk Mississippi Media is Mississippi’s leader in news, politics, sports, music, and all things Mississippi. 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Video Game News 1st May 2025 / 3:06 am Posted by A US Judge has ordered Apple to remove its restrictions around alternative payment methods prompting Epic Games to offer dropping its longtime litigation and bring Fortnite back to iOS devices On Wednesday, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ordered Apple to stop forcing a 27% commission on purchases made for iOS games and apps through web links which developers had been using to avoid its store payment charges She also ordered Apple to stop prompting messages dissuading users from using the web link purchases, and ordered Apple to pay Epic Games‘ attorney fees over the issue the judge stated that Apple had violated a 2021 injunction and that VP Alex Roman had “outright lied under oath” The company could now face criminal contempt charges Following the ruling, Fortnite maker Epic claimed a victory It said that if Apple agreed to apply the ruling globally it would drop all ongoing and future litigation including its fight to bring its own store to iOS and bring Fortnite back to the platform as soon as next week from the point we released Infinity Blade for iOS and did amazing Unreal Engine support right up until we started fighting them in 2020 and Apple’s legal obligations under these consumer protection laws being clear and now with Apple being forced by the court to adhere to them that hopefully we can put our dispute to rest I don’t love the policies that Apple has made with respect to stores but there’s a lot of respect of Epic towards Apple’s quality of product and focus I hold out hope that there’s a way for Apple to get back on the right side of history here I think this is a great time for Apple to consider doing that.” Andy has worked in or around the games industry for 20 years across journalism and game development Already a patron? 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The News International, All Rights Reserved | Contact Us | Authors Two alderman races will be contested in Olive Branch's Republican primary on April 1 Incumbent Pat Hamilton and Cynthia Manzo will face off in the race for Alderman Position 2 Dion Jones and Mike Hutchins are vying for Position 3 Incumbent Position 3 Alderman Joy Henderson is not seeking reelection If necessary in the Alderman Position 3 race a runoff will be held April 22 if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote meaning the primaries will effectively decide who wins the seat Here is a look at the two contested races on the Republican primary ballot in Olive Branch Incumbent Pat Hamilton a former teacher and Belmont University grad Hamilton is proposing an expansion of police and fire services as well as the city’s water and sewage facilities due to Olive Branch’s continual growth Cynthia Manzo is a naturopathic doctor and licensed Christian Pastoral Counselor Manzo did not respond to a request for comment on her goals if elected Donald Gammage was chief of police in Olive Branch for four terms and held a career in law enforcement for 37 years before his retirement in 2022 The department received state and national accreditation during his tenure Gammage also co-owns security guard service company Dion M. Jones is chief operating officer of Clarion Security as well as vice chair of Olive Branch’s planning commission and was a city councilman for six years in Roanoke His priorities if elected include revitalizing the Old Towne district expanding walkability and supporting emergency services Hutchins did not respond to a request for comment on his goals if elected NEW HOMES IN DESOTO COUNTY: What cities have seen the most new home construction? Jacob Wilt is a reporter for The Commercial Appeal covering DeSoto County, as well as Dining in the Memphis area. You can reach him at jacob.wilt@commercialappeal.com Olive Branch voters made their choice clear for the city's next Position 3 alderman Former Olive Branch police chief Donald Gammage earned 65% of the vote in Tuesday's Republican primary Incumbent Position 3 Alderman Joy Henderson did not seek reelection The Position 3 alderman race was one of only two contested races in Olive Branch this year longtime incumbent Pat Hamilton easily defeated challenger Cynthia Manzo with 84% of the vote Gammage and Hamilton won't face a Democrat or independent challenger in the general election They will officially begin their four-year term on July 1 as well as five aldermen — George Collins (At-Large) Jan Aldridge (Position 5) and Dale Dickerson (Position 6) They also face no challengers in the general election Plus ice water lilies; the Spectrum store closes again; animated movies at the Museum of the American Indian February 6, 2025 • Arts & Culture, Events, Restaurant/Bar News, Shopping That’s a different place that is nearly identical It seemed like a bad idea to have two virtually identical stores across from each other Target & overpriced Morgan’s Market TriBeCa would be a near supermarket desert if Whole Foods closed & an absolute food desert if all three closed Go for it if you think it’s a money-maker You might find that it’s hard to make a profit selling groceries at reasonable prices in Tribeca It is really a shame that Whole Foods killed off all of our food alternatives I end up going over to the Tin Building in the Seaport for special items (fresh fish the breads/pastries) and to Key Foods on the way home for regular stuff I have a like/hate relationship with Whole Foods for many reasons (its monopolist owner for one) Tribeca Citizen on Instagram 2025) – Olive Branch has been named Mississippi’s thirteenth certified retirement city under the Welcome Home Mississippi program Kim Terrell with the community development division of the city of Olive Branch will oversee the city’s retirement program  For more information, go to mississippi.org/welcomehome We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain 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olive branches were donated for Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square in Rome, more than dou­ble the num­ber donated last year by the Città dell’Olio (Cities of Oil) of Sardinia.  One hun­dred thou­sand branches from the Castel di Guido estate were donated by the munic­i­pal­ity of Rome and another 100,000 by the 46 Città dell’Olio asso­ci­a­tions of Lazio 150 olive branches were gifted to the car­di­nals “We have taken up this chal­lenge with great pride,” said Alfredo D’Antimi coor­di­na­tor of the Città dell’Olio in Lazio ​“Many olive grow­ers have joined the ini­tia­tive Donating their olive branches for such an impor­tant day of prayer rep­re­sents a great emo­tion for them and a great honor for us.” Cardinal Leonardo Sandri presided over the Palm Sunday mass with Pope Francis appear­ing to greet pil­grims after­wards Although palm leaves are now most com­monly asso­ci­ated with the hol­i­day olive branches have played an essen­tial role since ancient times cry­ing out and say­ing: Hosanna in the high­est.” The liturgy con­tains many ref­er­ences to olive trees and the branches car­ried by the clergy and wor­shipers.  the priest relates the his­tory and sym­bol­ism taught by a heav­enly illu­mi­na­tion and strewed branches of palm and olive at His feet sig­nify His tri­umphs over the prince of death and the branches of olive pro­claim the com­ing of a spir­i­tual unc­tion.” He also calls upon God numer­ous times to bless the branches before they are dis­trib­uted among the clergy present and let these branches of palm or olive trees be blessed… like­wise these branches of palm and olive which Thy ser­vants receive faith­fully in honor of Thy name.” didst com­mand the dove to pro­claim peace to the world: sanc­tify In addi­tion to the branches car­ried dur­ing the Palm Sunday cel­e­bra­tions large olive trees were placed near the stat­ues of Saint Peter and Saint Paul at the foot of the taber­na­cle and the obelisk where they remain as an inte­gral part of the square’s adorn­ment for the remain­der of Holy Week the dona­tions are accom­pa­nied by state­ments on the impor­tance of peace and spe­cific prayers for peace in Gaza and Ukraine.  “The homage of the Città dell’Olio… also brings with it this year the request for a defin­i­tive and last­ing peace in Gaza and the Ukraine and a mes­sage of close­ness to the pop­u­la­tions who are vic­tims of all the wars in the world,” Città dell’Olio’s national asso­ci­a­tion said in an offi­cial release “The olive tree teaches us to live in har­mony because it is a sym­bol of peace,” said Michele Sonnessa War leaves no escape for any­one; it only sows death and poverty.”  civ­i­liza­tion sprouts in peace,” he added ​“There is no peace with­out dia­logue and mutual recog­ni­tion The states of the world must take on this con­crete com­mit­ment imme­di­ately More articles on:  , , Meet the Bacteria Devastating Olive Groves and Vineyards has an annual economic impact of €5.5 billion in Europe Umbria Blazes the Trail of Year-Round Oleotourism Traditionally confined to the harvest season restaurateurs and tourism officials in Umbria are working to turn extra virgin olive oil into a year-round attraction Discovery of New Olive Varieties in Italy Spurs App Development An Italian National Research Center analysis identified two previously unknown cultivars in Frosinone Italian Producers Grapple with Market Instability Record olive oil imports paired with lowered yields have compounded the worries of the sector Innovation and Sustainability Yield Winning Results for GangaLupo the responsible use of resources and innovation underpin the success of the Apulian Coratina monovarietal Safeguarding Unique Olive Farming Traditions on Italy’s Pantelleria Island Olive farming on the Sicilian island has unique features resulting from a peculiar pruning and training system that encourages horizontal growth Italian Police Official Explains How Olive Oil Fraud Works As the ways in which olive oil fraud is perpetrated have evolved law enforcement has worked hard to keep up Xylella-Resilient Groves Are the Future of Apulian Olive Oil researchers and institutions are teaming up to replant Xylella fastidiosa-resilient olive trees in Puglia The buildup of the Camp Creek area in Olive Branch is continuing with another new project taking shape A Courtyard by Marriott hotel is under construction at 8286 Camp Creek Blvd. The property is being developed by Onyx Hospitality which has previously developed six hotel properties in Shelby County and three in DeSoto County Onyx did not respond to multiple requests for comment on the Olive Branch project Courtyard by Marriott is a higher-end hotel intended for people traveling on business Courtyard’s typical amenities include a fitness center a collaborative workspace and “The Bistro,” Marriott’s in-hotel restaurant This is just one of several hotels planned or under construction across a growing DeSoto County NEW IN SOUTHAVEN: Get ready for ghoulish golf, Southaven. Monster Mini Golf is coming to Top of the Sipp Jacob Wilt is a reporter for The Commercial Appeal covering DeSoto County, as well as Dining in the Memphis area. You can reach him at jacob.wilt@commercialappeal.com Phil Nelson was almost out of words to describe his emotions Ridgeland boys basketball had just claimed the MHSAA Class 6A state championship 79-53 over Olive Branch at Mississippi Coliseum The Titans (30-4) won their first boys title in program history and did it with a convincing victory against defending champion Olive Branch (24-6) who they lost to last season in the Class 6A final "It's been a long season," said Nelson, the MHSAA Mr. 6A Basketball winner Nelson helped carry the Titans with 26 points and eight rebounds He recalled the pain of being so close and losing in last season's final Ridgeland coach Terron McIntyre shared that same notion as Nelson The whole season was dedicated to getting back to the Coliseum and finally finishing the job "I know last year the taste of being there was bittersweet because I know we had a chance to get back This year we played the way we played last year "The group last year started and got us there One of McIntyre's main goals was to help Ridgeland finish strong in games The Titans led at halftime in last season's final but struggled in the second half Ridgeland was up 30-24 at halftime and outscored Olive Branch 49-29 in the second half "We learned we got to finish," the six-year coach said MORE RIDGELAND: How heartbreak has fueled Phil Nelson, Ridgeland basketball on a quest to return to the 6A title Ridgeland's Ashton Manuel was second in scoring with 20 points and Khameron Snow and Marquise Williams both had 10 Tommy Callicut led the Conquistadors with 14 points and King George and Xavier Poplar added 11 apiece Michael Chavez covers high school sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez Photo:  Floats and festivities will celebrate Mardi Gras in Olive Branch on Saturday Mardi Gras is a tradition that dates back thousands of years mostly known for the celebration that takes place in New Orleans but Mardi Gras is celebrated in many areas It’s a celebration that began from ancient pagan festivals became the extravagant celebration known today and has a long history French explorers Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville and Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville landed near present-day New Orleans and celebrated a small version of Mardi Gras Bienville later founded Mobile (1702) and New Orleans (1718) which both became major hubs for Mardi Gras celebrations Mardi Gras remains a time for vibrant music and a spirit of revelry before the solemn Lenten season but until about three years ago Mardi Gras wasn’t observed in DeSoto County the city of Olive Branch has welcomed Mardi Gras to let the good times roll or “laissez les bons temps rouler.” That celebration will return this year The event is the mastermind of the Olive Twig Humanitarian Group which performs charitable services to the Olive Branch area and strives to enhance the lives of children and families in the community “Not too many people up in north Mississippi are really knowledgeable about Mardi Gras,” said Leigh Ellen Doddridge with the group with Northcentral Electric Cooperative and B and L Heating and Air LLC as title sponsors and it will be on a longer parade route this year groups take part will include the Memphis Second Line Jazz Band the Wesson House will feature music starting at 11 a.m A Kids Zone will open at 12 noon for two hours and will feature balloon twisting talents from Miss B-Loonie and The Airhead The Wesson House will also feature some Olive Branch history in several scrapbooks with items from past Miss Olive Branch Pageants the group hosted for many years and other activities that have happened “A lot of ladies have asked about it and you know what so we’re going to have it set up in the Wesson House on tables,” Kim Allen with the group said “They had a historian and that’s what they did There will be a lot of pictures dating back to the 1980s.” The Mardi Gras celebration in Olive Branch is a fundraiser but Allen said it’s really just meant to be a fun time for all “Mardi Gras is a fun reason to celebrate and bring people together,” said Kim Allen of the Olive Twig Humanitarian Group along with spring coming and warmer weather.”   Allen said the Olive Twig group is happy that it has caught on so well “We just had no idea of what we were doing the first year but I think we knew that people wanted it,” Allen said “I never thought it would be growing this quickly with this much passion for the community to care.” Among the areas the money raised from Mardi Gras will go is for needs in the Olive Branch community and in the local schools “Everything that we raise we will spend this year giving back to the community,” Doddridge said We give back to the schools with whatever their needs are for the Olive Branch schools and the scholarships will go to anybody that has an 38654 address it doesn’t matter what school they go to.”  For more information, email olivetwighumanitarian@gmail.com or visit the Olive Twig Humanitarian Group Facebook page Basketball Phil Nelson and a defense that forced 34 turnover the Titans got past Olive Branch 79-53 to claim the MHSAA Boys Class 6A State Championship on Saturday night at the Mississippi Coliseum It’s Ridgeland’s (30-4) first state title in school history I told the guys we had to play with energy and our style of basketball and we did that,” said Ridgeland coach Terron McIntyre “Last year the taste of being here was bittersweet because I knew we had a chance of getting back this year the way we played last year The group last year started it by getting us here and this group got better and the culture started and now we can keep this thing going It’s bittersweet to beat the team that beat us last year The Titans held a 15-10 lead at the end of the first quarter The second quarter was back-and-forth that saw Ridgeland hold a 30-24 halftime lead In the third quarter Olive Branch began the quarter on a 13-7 run to tie the game up at 37-37 but Ridgeland answered with Nelson hitting a pair of free throws and a Josiah Davidson lay-up gave the Titans a 41-37 lead Ridgeland had 47-41 heading into the fourth quarter Midway through the fourth quarter Xavier Poplar for Olive Branch to cut the Ridgeland lead down to 53-49 but Ridgeland answered with a 20-2 run to take a 73-51 lead and seal the win “We can score the ball at any point and time I just wanted us to get stops on defense we can score enough points,” McIntyre said He’s the 6A player of the year and everybody else stepped up and make shots This team grew up and had a wheel to win.” Nelson finished with a game-high 26 points to lead Ridgeland and was named the game’s most valuable player while both Marquise Williams and Khameron Snow each chipped in 10 points for the Titans but it’s an amazing feeling to finally win Ridgeland’s first gold ball and I’m just excited to be a part of it,” Nelson said “After last season we said it was a revenge tour Just great group of guys on this team and we didn’t let the moment get too big Tommy Callicut had 14 points to lead Olive Branch while Poplar and King George each added 11 points for the Conquistadors (25-8) “Turnovers and missed opportunities were the key for us You’re not going to beat anybody with turning the ball over as many times as we did,” said Olive Branch coach Eric Rombaugh Hats off to Ridgeland they had a great game plan We were right there at the end but foul trouble got us and the wheels fell off.” Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: 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