Six finalists in line for Olive Branch police chief post
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams has narrowed the list of finalists who’ve interviewed for the job of police chief Don Gammage, whose last day will be June 30.
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May 2022
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Olive Branch mayor focuses on citizen involvement
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams made a campaign promise to get citizens involved in government, and he is living up to his plan with four groups, one concentrating on litter.
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‘We’re saying zero tolerance for littering’
Olive Branch is cracking down on littering hard enough that Police Chief Don Gammage interrupted a day of yardwork to chase down a couple of folks who dumped trash in a nearby ditch.
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April 2022
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Southaven bridge connects key amenities with pedestrian safety
Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite was the brainchild of the bridge.
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Special tax could enhance parks in DeSoto County cities
With approval of special taxes by the Mississippi State Legislature, DeSoto County cities are studying how to use the money, most planning to steer the funds to parks and recreation.
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March 2022
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Musselwhite vows to ‘keep fighting until the end’ on tourism tax
Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite passionately voiced concerns that three DeSoto County legislators could kill the extension of a local 1% tax on restaurant food and beverages — revenue that helps fund parks. Olive Branch’s mayor has similar concerns.
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Olive Branch police chief to retire
Don Gammage’s departure, effective June 30, caps a 37-year law enforcement career.
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Horn Lake looks for answers regarding on-street parking
Horn Lake Alderman Robby Dupree points out the traffic hazards associated with street parking, and Mayor Allen Latimer said, “I think parking on the street cheapens the look of a neighborhood.”
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February 2022
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DeSoto leaders consider opting out of medical marijuana sales
The Mississippi Legislature has approved the sale of medical marijuana, but local leaders have concerns about factors such as zoning where the sales occur.
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Some Olive Branch residents say ‘no thanks’ to LED streetlights
Not all recently annexed citizens are eager to add an urban glow to rural neighborhoods where starlight still outshines LED illumination.
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DeSoto road projects could improve access to Memphis
Two DeSoto County road projects will help not only traffic flow in Olive Branch and Southaven but also eliminate congestion problems.
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January 2022
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Olive Branch wants new airport hangars with federal funds
Olive Branch owns several acres on which to build new hangars, but the demand is huge.
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Annexation makes Olive Branch one of Mississippi’s largest cities
Olive Branch acquired an additional 18.8 square miles last summer, making it geographically the second-largest city in Mississippi with 56 square miles. Only the capitol city of Jackson, with 111.05 square miles, is bigger.
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December 2021
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Olive Branch seeks hotel-motel tax to help with parks improvements
Olive Branch wants to enact a hotel-motel tax to improve its parks and recreation facilities. But the idea could face some resistance at the state level.
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Olive Branch opts for computerized program to map road maintenance
Southaven has already seen the benefits of using Civil Link, an engineering and surveying firm, to streamline and prioritize its road maintenance.
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DeSoto County to divide opioid settlement funds
Cities in DeSoto County are discussing how to use the settlement funds over the opioid crisis. The money will be spread over about 18 years.
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January 2021
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Adams resigns judge post; will run for Olive Branch mayor
After a career in the corporate world and time as a DeSoto County judge, Ken Adams resigns the post with an eye on the Olive Branch mayor’s office.
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