Desoto County News

Olive Branch mourns former city clerk’s passing

April 2, 2025 – City of Olive Branch flags Wednesday were lowered to half-staff following news of the passing of former City Clerk, Judy Herrington.

Judy worked for the City of Olive Branch for 21 years. She started in 1993 as a building clerk and was promoted to Assistant City Clerk in 1995. Later in 1997, she was promoted to City Clerk where she served until her retirement from the City of Olive Branch in 2014.

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.