Judge Bernice Bouie Donald.

Honoring Black History

The City of Olive Branch has a rich history with many notable residents. At the upcoming February 4th meeting, Mayor Ken Adams and the Board of Aldermen will unveil the newest addition to the City Hall Museum honoring the accomplishments of Olive Branch native Judge Bernice Bouie Donald.

Judge Donald is an alumna of Olive Branch High School where she graduated as an honor student. She was among the first African Americans in DeSoto County to attend during school integration in 1970 during Judge Donald's Junior year.

Prior to School Integration, East Side High School in Olive Branch was once an all-black high school. It is now the campus of Olive Branch Intermediate School. In 2018, a Mississippi historical marker for East Side High was placed. East Side High School was notable in its list of distinguished graduates that includes Leon Gray, who played in the NFL for the New England Patriots and the New Orleans Saints.

Judge Donald has continued to have a life full of historic "firsts." She was the first member of her family to graduate from college; first African American female judge in the history of Tennessee (1982); first female bankruptcy judge in Tennessee (1988); first African American female bankruptcy judge in the history of the United States; first African American female federal judge in Tennessee (1995); first African American female judge to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals (2011); the first African American female officer of the 400,000 member American Bar Association; and on October 19th, 2024 the City of Memphis designated Front Street between Poplar Avenue and Beale Street as “Judge Bernice Bouie Donald Street.” Honorary signs were installed along the route to pay tribute to her trailblazing career.

To learn more about the history of the residents of Olive Branch, please be sure to visit the City Hall Museum during regular business hours, Monday-Friday 8am till 5pm. It is located on the first floor.

Notice to Proceed

The City of Olive Branch is continuing to improve Water & Sewer services for the 2022 Annexed Areas of Olive Branch.

Starting January 27th, water and sewer installation will occur in the area off of Pleasant Hill Road and College impacting the subdivisions of Spring Valley, Pine Crest, and Pleasant Hill Estates. This project will be concluded in the Spring of 2026.

Starting February 6th, water and sewer installation will occur in the area North of Goodman Road up to Polk Lane Cove and along Polk Lane East; impacting the subdivisions of Pleasant Grove and Davis Estates. This project is scheduled to be concluded by the Spring of 2026.

Both of these projects were funded thanks to the Mississippi Municipality & County Water Infrastructure (MCWI) Grant the City received.

City Hall Closure for Presidents' Day

The City of Olive Branch and other City Buildings will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day on Monday February 17th. Emergency Services and Garbage Collection will not be affected.

The Olive Twig Humanitarian Group is hosting its annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, March 1.

Olive Twig Mardi Gras Parade, Saturday March 1

Community Events

There is lots to look forward to in #MyCityofOB! To see all upcoming events in the City of Olive Branch, please visit www.obms.us/calendar

Olive Branch Senior Center Spring Craft Fair will be Saturday March 22nd

2025 Municipal Elections

2025 is an election year for Municipalities in Mississippi and we strongly encourage all residents to do their civic duty and vote. For questions, please feel free to reach out to the City Clerk's Office at 662.892.9200

Key Dates
Absentee Primary Voting: February 18- March 29
Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election Voting: March 3
Primary Election: Tuesday, April 1
Absentee General Election Voting: April 19 - May 31
Voter Registration Deadline for General Election Voting: May 5
General Election, Tuesday, June 3

Polling Places
You can find your polling place here:

https://dcms-gis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ee2757887447432085317c42f7932af9

Ward 1: Compel Church, 7790 Davidson Road
Ward 2: St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 5690 Pleasant Hill Road
Ward 3: Redeemer Church, 5050 Katherine Drive
Ward 4: Olive Branch Municipal Court, 6900 Highland Street
Ward 5: Great Commission Church, 7070 Reliance Lane
Ward 6: Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8161 Germantown Road

How to register to vote

You can register to vote in person for the General Municipal Election until May 3, 2025.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Location: City Hall in Olive Branch at the City Clerk’s Office. The City Clerk’s office is located at 9200 Pigeon Roost Road.

How to vote absentee for the Municipal Primaries
February 18: In-Person Absentee Primary voting begins at the City Clerk's Office. The City Clerk’s office is located at 9200 Pigeon Roost Road. You can vote Monday-Friday, 8am till 5pm at City Hall or during additional hours:

Saturday, March 1, 8 am till Noon or Saturday, March 29, 8am till Noon (LAST DAY to vote Absentee).

Election Day
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Polls are open 7am - 7pm.
Show a Photo ID with your current address such as your Driver’s License, Military ID, or a University ID.. You may also secure a MS Voter Registration ID Card at the Circuit Court Clerk’s office

Upcoming Public Meetings

All meeting are held at the City Court Building located at 6900 Highland Street at 6pm and are open to the public.

02/04 : Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting

02/11: Planning Commission

02/13: Board of Zoning Adjustment

02/18: Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting

Board of Aldermen & Planning Commission meetings are live-streamed on the City's YouTube Channel which can be found at www.youtube.com/@cityofob.

Remember to Spay & Neuter your Pets!

February is National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. We believe strongly in reducing the pet overpopulation problem and we need the community's help to do it. Spaying and neutering is high on our list of priorities.

Did you know that spaying and neutering your pet:

Helps with problem spaying and marking and other behavior problems
Helps reduce costly medical bills
Reduces the chance your pet will get lost, since it won't have the urge to roam
Eliminates messy heat cycles
Ensures that no more unwanted animals are born

These agencies provide low-cost or reduced cost spay / neuter services:

Homeless Animals Relief Project
- Phone: 662-292-0922
Mid South Spay and Neuter Services
- Phone: 901-324-3202
Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County