National magazines and their surveys typically have shined accolades on the DeSoto County city of Olive Branch for livability. Another such plaudit has come from Fortune Magazine.
The magazine noted education, recreational sports and local parks among its advantages. It also offered this information using U.S. Census Bureau figures and other sources.
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.
