Olive Branch bucking for more entertainment in DeSoto County
Olive Branch officials are starting to increase the events in the DeSoto County city to make it more entertaining for residents who previously tended to go to Memphis.
Olive Branch officials are starting to increase the events in the DeSoto County city to make it more entertaining for residents who previously tended to go to Memphis.
Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics continues to expand its footprint in the Mid-South with the opening of its newest location in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
In an effort to slow traffic on some streets, Hernando authorities are offering residents the opportunity to request speed bumps in their neighborhoods, if they fit certain criteria.
With the continued popularity of food trucks, Hernando is considering adopting rules for the vendors while embracing the growing business.
With an effort to keep a close-knit community, local church groups will work with law enforcement in the Olive Branch area on a Faith & Blue Day next month.
Hassie Clare and Quinn Thurman have helped turn the Northpoint volleyball program into a Division 2-A state tournament contender.
The approval of a new grocery store in Southaven’s Silo Square continues to diversify amenities in the mixed-use development.
In hopes of addressing properties in disrepair, Southaven has increased the fine for residences where owners don’t address long-standing problems.
John Champion, the North Mississippi district attorney who prosecuted two trials in one of the most brutal murders in the state’s history, has died after a long illness.
The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi has mobilized assistance in DeSoto County where groups are working to provide clean water.
A Southaven alderman with a passion for the outdoors is working to resurrect interest and funding in Mississippi state parks.
DeSoto leaders have asked for funding to widen I-55, U.S. 51 and Miss. 305 multiple times, but those requests have fallen on deaf ears.
Facing the financial challenges of governments everywhere, DeSoto County and its four major cities are crafting financial plans to address the needs in the coming fiscal year.
Papa Murphy’s in Olive Branch has created the “Mayor Ken,” a pizza named after Mayor Ken Adams.
Repaving of Southaven streets — a priority of Mayor Darren Musselwhite — has $4 million budgeted for the new asphalt surface.
Mike Miller plans to open his fourth Let It Fly next summer, in Southaven’s Silo Square.
Olive Branch’s young professionals can go to Memphis for entertainment, but would like to see more things to do in their DeSoto County city.
A loss by DeSoto County could end up being an expensive venture.
Improvements to the electric grid at City Park in Olive Branch will contribute to a stellar holiday light event.
Olive Branch officials want to monitor who drives into the DeSoto County city, and has hired a Georgia firm to track license plates with cameras.
The overwhelming passage of a hotel-motel tax by Olive Branch voters opens more options for parks and recreation amenities
Olive Branch voters approved a 1% tax on hotel and motel room stays Tuesday to help fund improvements to the city park system.
“That one dog can do the work that 20 investigators may not be able to do on their own,” said Deputy Chief Justin Smith.
Nesbit, Mississippi resident John Butler, who did not have a gym membership before, now goes every day, part of what may be his lifelong work to rebuild the 85% muscle mass he lost in his arms and chest.
Olive Branch city officials are gearing up for a referendum Tuesday, Aug. 2, on whether a 1% tax will be levied on hotel and motel stays, raising an estimated $500,000 annually for the park system.