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1. How many dogs and cats are allowed?
2. What do we do about barking dogs?
3. What are the shelter hours?
4. Is there a leash law?
5. What do we do if a dog is being treated inhumanely?
6. What is considered an emergency for after hours calls?
7. Do our animals have to wear their rabies tags?

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1. How much does it cost for a business license?
2. When do you renew your business license?
3. Who do you call for a Mississippi Sales Tax number?
4. What should you do prior to obtaining a business license for a home-based business?
5. What should you do prior to obtaining a business license for a business located in a commercial building?

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1. I need an attorney. Can the City Attorney represent me, or assist in finding a local attorney?
2. Where can I locate Ordinances in effect in the City of Olive Branch?
3. I need assistance researching an issue involving State law. Can you help?

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1. How much does it cost for a business license?
2. When do you renew your business license?
3. Who do you call for a Mississippi Sales Tax number?
4. What should I do prior to obtaining a business license for a home-based business?
5. What should I do prior to obtaining a business license for a business located in a commercial building?
6. How do I learn about Blocker Cemetery and get information on purchasing gravesites?
7. Who do I call for my Court Schedule and where can I pay my fine?
8. Where can I register my vehicle and get car tags?
9. Where do I get a marriage license?
10. Where can I get a map of my property?
11. Where can I pay or get information about my current property tax bill?
12. Where can I pay delinquent property taxes?
13. Are there any lands in DeSoto County that are open to public hunting?
14. When does the Board of Supervisors regularly meet?
15. How do I contact my DeSoto county supervisor?
16. Where do I renew my driver’s license?
17. Where do I file homestead exemption?
18. I would like to request records or documents from the City of Olive Branch. Who should I contact to obtain public records?

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1. When is my court date?
2. Can I change my court date?
3. What forms of payment do you accept?
4. How can I find out why my driver’s license is suspended?
5. What if I receive a ticket for no proof of insurance?

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1. Does the City of Olive Branch have drop-off locations for recycling efforts?
2. I have drainage/flooding problems in my yard. Who do I call?
3. I have a sinkhole in my yard. Who do I call?
4. I need my yard repaired from a city project that was done. Who do I call?
5. We have potholes in our street. Who do I call?
6. I want a street sign on my street. Who do I call?
7. I want the speed limit reduced on my street. Who do I call?
8. I want to tie-in to the City Sewer System. Who do I call?
9. I have sewage coming out of the manhole, or I can smell sewage. Who do I call?
10. I want speed bumps installed on my street. Who do I call?
11. I want speed bumps removed from my street. Who do I call?

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1. Why does a truck come to my house for a medical emergency?
2. What steps are necessary to become an Olive Branch Firefighter?
3. Are there any volunteer positions in the OB Fire Department?
4. Where can I get a copy of a Fire Incident report?
5. Whom do I call if I have a concern with Fire Department service?
6. Where do I find information on fire safety and public education?
7. Can I burn my leaves and yard debris?

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1. What is GIS?
2. How much do maps & data cost?

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1. What activities require a permit from the Planning and Building?
2. What are the requirements concerning replacing a fence?
3. Are silt fence require on all vacant lots?
4. What are the requirements to install an accessory building on your property?
5. How do I schedule inspections?
6. Do I need a permit for a garage sale?
7. What are your adopted building codes?
8. What is the difference between the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment?
9. The notices that we receive in the mail about the meetings, are those meetings open to the public? If I attend, do I have to speak?
10. What are the rules for parking vehicles? How many vehicles are allowed? Can we park on the street? What is considered a junk or derelict vehicle?
11. Why does it take a long time to clean abandoned properties?
12. Why are some portable signs allowed and others not?
13. How much is a fence permit?

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1. Who issues firearms permits in Mississippi?
2. With what other states does Mississippi have firearm permits reciprocity? (Whose permits do we honor, who honors ours?
3. Where do I go to obtain/renew my Mississippi Driver’s License?
4. Where do I go to obtain/renew my Mississippi Vehicle Tags?
5. Where do I go to have my fingerprints processed for new employment?
6. What is the phone number for Poison Control?
7. What are the locations and phone numbers of local minor medical centers?
8. What is the location and phone number of the Animal Shelter/Control Office?

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1. How safe is the natural gas pipe line?
2. How would I know if I have a gas leak inside my home?
3. What do I do if I have a gas leak inside my home?

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1. Is there a membership fee for the Senior Center?
2. What is the age requirement?
3. Is there a residence requirement?
4. Are the activities free?
5. When is the exercise equipment available?
6. What are your hours? And, are you closed when the schools are closed for inclement weather?
7. Does the Senior Center serve meals?
8. Is there transportation available?