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🌱 What could change in Olive Branch bills and roads Tuesday night?
Olive Branch, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Olive Branch! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What could change in Olive Branch bills and roads Tuesday night?
- How Olive Branch neighbors can brighten a child’s Christmas this October
Also on today's calendar: Breast Cancer Walk in City Park and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
- Sunday: Variably cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
- Monday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Olive Branch Aldermen to Weigh Airport Tower Grant, Tax Break (desotocountynews.com) — Olive Branch leaders will decide Tuesday on a major federal grant for airport control tower upgrades, a tax break for Teleflex, and new water and sewer rates that could affect your bill. The agenda also includes road and utility project wrap-ups, small community event funds, subdivision approvals, and personnel moves in police and fire, with the public invited to attend or watch online. 
• DeSoto Sheriff's Office Collects Christmas Shoebox Gifts (desotocountynews.com) — Olive Branch residents are invited to join a countywide effort by donating small toys, school supplies, and other gifts for Operation Christmas Child through the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office in Hernando all October. Dropping off individual items lets you help fill shoeboxes for children overseas without packing a full box yourself, with details and questions handled directly by the sheriff’s office.
📸 Around Olive Branch
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Upcoming Events in
Olive Branch
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★ Featured events ★
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After Dark Black and Gold Party →
6888 Goodman Rd suite 108, Olive Branch
8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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Breast Cancer Walk in City Park →
8267 Goodman Road, Olive Branch -
Movies Under the Stars →
9200 Pigeon Roost Rd, Olive Branch -
Taffi T. Crawford Domestic Violence Foundation 16th Annual 5K Walk/Run →
New Fellowship Christian Church, 5453 State Line Road, Olive Branch
8:30 am -
DeSoto County XC Championship →
Olive Branch MS
9:30 am -
CROWN YOUR CREATIVITY →
9612 College Rd, Olive Branch
2:00 pm -
DeSoto County (MS) Branch - 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet →
Historic Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center Olive Branch - Memphis, 7300 Hacks Cross Road, Olive Branch
5:30 pm -
A Sunday Supper Experience for Couples →
Rina's Event Venue, 6888 Goodman Road, Olive Branch
3:00 pm -
Releasing the Pearls of Wisdom 2026: Oil over Offense →
Glory Covenant Church, 7540 Davidson Rd., Olive Branch
6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Friday October 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Let 'Em Fly Games at Urban Air Southaven →
6680 Southcrest Parkway, Southaven
12:30 pm -
Meeting of Mayor and Board of Aldermen →
City of Southaven Calendar, 8710 Northwest Drive, Southaven
6:00 pm -
An Evening of Hope-A Gala Benefit for the Hope Center of North Mississippi →
The Gin at Nesbit, 931 Nesbit Rd, Nesbit
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anyone else getting 20 plus calls about funeral insurance or life insurance they will not stop!
Is there some where to report these they are all different numbers been endless for 3 days now! (Nextdoor Chateau Ridge)
- Hubbell Incorporated posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Olive Branch. Apply here.
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Olive Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Olive Branch here.
🗞 Nearby News
Southaven
- Catfish & Khakis fundraiser set for Oct. 16 at Snowden House (desotocountynews.com)
- Southaven police recognize promotions, merit awards and service milestones (desotocountynews.com)
- Southaven Renters Near SpaceXAI Expansion Told to Move Out (desotocountynews.com)
Byhalia
- Mississippi high school football scores for MHSAA 2026 Week 6 (clarionledger.com)
Ok Olive Branch! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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