Garcia appointed as new Olive Branch Police Chief
Garcia joined the Olive Branch Police Department in March 2000. Over the last 24 years, he has risen through nearly every rank in the department.
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Olive Branch Mayor touts top-tier financial health, economic growth
Adams highlighted that Olive Branch is one of only two cities among Mississippi’s top five most populous—along with Jackson—to surpass the $1 billion assessed value mark.
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Olive Branch names Dr. Venard Asongayi as new Director of Planning and Development
His professional planning experience spans several U.S. cities.
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Groundbreaking Marks Start of Olive Branch Fire Station No. 6 Construction
The facility will be built on a two-acre site generously donated to the city by David Halle.
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Olive Branch Airport sets monthly operations record
The Olive Branch Airport is one of the busiest general aviation airports in Mississippi.
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Olive Branch Mayor and aldermen begin new terms
This ceremony marks the beginning of a four-year term for these elected officials.
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Aldermen fail to override Olive Branch mayoral veto
Move made to uphold board decision that Mayor Adams vetoed.
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‘The dove is flying high,” mayor exclaims in State of the City
The mayor talked about tax rates which are the lowest of any DeSoto County city with no ad valorem tax increase in a decade.
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Olive Branch opens new fire administration building
The move to a new administration building is a great “morale booster” for the department.
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Olive Branch budget highlights revealed
The millage rate will remain at 38.5 mills, a rate lower than the other cities in DeSoto County.
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