Community Corner
🌱 Want a behind-the-scenes look at Olive Branch police work?
Happening soon: Bluff City Division Model Train Show on the Olive Branch Patch calendar
Hey hey Olive Branch! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want a behind-the-scenes look at Olive Branch police work?
- How did Olive Branch volleyball fare in its latest district showdown?
- Could your Olive Branch teen spend two free weeks earning college credit?
Also on today's calendar: After Dark Black and Gold Party and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Olive Branch Citizens Police Academy Meets K-9s, SWAT (desotocountynews.com) — Olive Branch residents in the Citizens Police Academy recently met K-9 teams, drone operators, and SWAT members for an inside look at how their police department handles dangerous situations. The free fall program walks locals through different divisions each week, building trust and understanding. Interested residents can watch the Olive Branch Police Department's Facebook page or contact the department about future classes. 
• Lake Cormorant sweeps Olive Branch; Center Hill, DeSoto Central also win in three (desotocountynews.com) — Olive Branch volleyball fell 3–0 on the road to Lake Cormorant in district play, while several other DeSoto County teams also swept their opponents. Center Hill and DeSoto Central earned straight-set wins, and Horn Lake lost to Tupelo. Results from Southaven, Hernando, Lewisburg, and Northpoint Christian matches are still pending and will be reported later.
• DeSoto County Students Can Apply for Governor's School (desotocountynews.com) — Olive Branch sophomores and juniors in DeSoto County Schools can apply now for Mississippi Governor's School, a free two-week residential honors program offering college credit and leadership experiences next June. The district urges students to start the multi-part application early, ahead of the Nov. 1 deadline. Counselors and teachers can help students secure recommendations before fall break.
📸 Around Olive Branch
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Olive Branch
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Bluff City Division Model Train Show →
Historic Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center Olive Branch - Memphis, Olive Branch
Saturday October 3
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- After Dark Black and Gold Party →
6888 Goodman Rd suite 108, Olive Branch
8:00 pm - Breast Cancer Walk in City Park →
8267 Goodman Road, Olive Branch - Movies Under the Stars →
9200 Pigeon Roost Rd, Olive Branch - 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 - A Sunday Supper Experience for Couples →
Rina's Event Venue, 6888 Goodman Road, Olive Branch
3:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
📣 Olive Branch Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- R&B Kick Back with DJ Santana →
Sidecar Cafe Southaven, 4840 Venture Drive, Southaven
7:00 pm - 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
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation posted a job opening for Equipment Operator/EPJ/Dock Stocker all shifts in Olive Branch. Apply here.
- VSE Corporation posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Material Handler in Olive Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Olive Branch here.
🗞 Nearby News
Southaven
- The Mid-South Fair Returns October 1: What Lakeland Families Should Know (lakelandcurrents.com)
- Southaven's second xAI data center advances as residents seek answers (commercialappeal.com)
- Mississippi 12th in U.S. for doing business in 2026 (magnoliatribune.com)
Byhalia
- Amazon facility in Byhalia evacuated following report of gas or chemical leak (wmcactionnews5.com)
Hernando
- Hernando Mixed-Use Developments Add Shops, Homes, YMCA (desotocountynews.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.