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Mayor Ken Adams, the Board of Aldermen and the City of Olive Branch welcomed James Sisk to the city’s staff, the city said. Sisk will join the General Services Department.

Mayor Ken Adams and the Board of Aldermen announced that Landon Gross has joined the Olive Branch Parks and Recreation Department, the city said. The city said it is “thankful to have you on the team.”

Organizers said vendor spots for the 2026 Hernando festival are filling quickly and urged vendors to apply by emailing chamber@hernandoms.org or calling 662-429-9055.

The Chamber said it has teamed with Tropical Getaways to offer a cruise that will raise funds for the Chamber Foundation. The trip is open to the public and bookings must be made by June 30.

Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams announced a chalk art contest on Saturday, June 20, at the Historic Wesson House, with registration opening at 8 a.m. and the event starting at 9 a.m., the release said.

SHRA will offer a free webinar for employers and business leaders on June 24 featuring a Woodland Recovery Center expert on creating a drug-free workplace.

Organizers said Southbound will end the Sunset on the Square series on June 25 and that PJ’s Wraps and Sweets will join the food lineup. They also invited the public to Thursday’s Souled Out event.

Organizers said Southbound will finish the Sunset on the Square series on June 25 and PJ’s Wraps and Sweets will join the food lineup. Souled Out is scheduled to perform Thursday, organizers said.

Ken Adams said President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation on May 30, 1916, declaring June 14 the national Flag Birthday. He also noted a photo was taken in front of Olive Branch City Hall in 2017.

Horn Lake Police Department said a 20-year-old man was found shot to death June 13 and investigators arrested a 19-year-old suspect on a murder charge.