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In today's newsletter:
- How will a 10-lane I-55 change your Olive Branch commute?
Also on today's calendar: Bluff City Division Model Train Show and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 71.
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; warm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• $44M Grant to Widen I-55 in DeSoto County to 10 Lanes (desotocountynews.com) — Olive Branch drivers could see less congestion thanks to a new $44 million federal grant to widen I-55/I-69 in DeSoto County from four to ten lanes between Church Road and Goodman Road. The project aims to ease daily backups affecting commuters from Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch, and Hernando, with safety upgrades at key interchanges planned.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Olive Branch
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Other local events
Saturday October 3 - Bluff City Division Model Train Show →
Olive Branch MS - After Dark Black and Gold Party →
6888 Goodman Rd suite 108, Olive Branch
8:00 pm Wednesday October 7 - Breast Cancer Walk in City Park →
8267 Goodman Road, Olive Branch Thursday October 8 - Movies Under the Stars →
9200 Pigeon Roost Rd, Olive Branch Saturday October 10 - DeSoto County XC Championship →
Olive Branch MS - Taffi T. Crawford Domestic Violence Foundation 16th Annual 5K Walk/Run →
New Fellowship Christian Church, 5453 State Line Road, Olive Branch
8:30 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 Sunday October 11 - A Sunday Supper Experience for Couples →
Rina's Event Venue, 6888 Goodman Road, Olive Branch
3:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Had a very nice experience with Irvin Santiago who came to repair my ancient toilet.
Arrived right on time and was very reasonable. He also does carpentry and I am hoping to use him again in the future. (Nextdoor Lewisburg) - Do you keep having the same argument with your partner, just with different details?
Maybe one person feels ignored while the other feels pressured. One person thinks they're setting a boundary while the other feels controlled… (Nextdoor Magnolia)
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T2442) in Olive Branch. Apply here.
- Panda Express posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-2231002-1) in Olive Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Olive Branch here.
🗞 Nearby News
Southaven
Byhalia
Hernando
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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