Happy New Year, OB!

On behalf of Mayor Ken Adams, the Board of Aldermen, and all of us at the City of Olive Branch, we would like to wish you an excellent start to 2025! City Hall and other City Buildings will be closed in observance of New Years Day on Wednesday, January 1st. Emergency Services will not be affected. Garbage Collection will not be in operation on 01/01. Services will be delayed by one day. 

Residents are encouraged to remember that there has been an update to the City Ordinances regarding the discharge of Fireworks. Discharging, shooting, and igniting fireworks shall be allowed ONLY on the following dates and times:

• DECEMBER 23-26, between the hours of 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm
• DECEMBER 30, between the hours of 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm
• DECEMBER 31, between the hours of 4:00 pm and 12:15 am
• JANUARY 1- 2, between the hours of 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm

Please be advised that the new law will be strictly enforced by the City of Olive Branch Police Department. The discharging, shooting and igniting of fireworks within the City limits of Olive Branch are prohibited outside of these dates and/or times. Any individual violating this provision shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100.00 for each occurrence. Read the full update here: https://www.obms.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=59 .

Winter Weather Preparedness

Be prepared ahead of any inclement weather this Winter by taking steps today.  

When temperatures drop to extreme lows, it is strongly advise to drip your faucets to help prevent pipes from freezing in your home. You can mark your water meter and sewer clean-out so that they can be found quickly in the event of a pipe burst or sewer backup. Blue (water) and Green (sewer) flags are available at the Public Works Facility and at City Hall for residents. Place one blue flag by your water meter box and one green flag next to your sewer clean out. 

In the event of utility outages, please contact your utility company: 

Northcentral Electric Cooperative / 662-895-2151
Entergy Mississippi / 1-800-368-3749
City of Olive Branch / 662-895-4111 

This is  a great time to sign up for emergency notifications to be sent to your cell phone. If you haven’t already signed up to receive these notifications, simply text olivebranch to 888777.  Dial 911 if you are needing immediate emergency services. For non-emergency incidents, please dial (662) 895-4111.

If you need to monitor road conditions, you can check out the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)'s free traffic resources to monitor live road conditions at https://www.mdottraffic.com/landing.aspx .

2025 Municipal Elections

2025 is an election year for Municipalities in Mississippi and I strongly encourage all residents to do their civic duty to vote. Election Day for the Municipal Election is Tuesday, June 3. If you are a new resident, you can register to vote anytime at City Hall. For more information about the upcoming Municipal Election, please visit https://www.obms.us/1354/2025-Municipal-Elections .

MLK JR Day Closure

City Hall and other City Buildings will be closed in observance of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20th. Emergency Services will not be affected.  Garbage Collection will not be in operation on 01/20. Services will be delayed by one day. 

Community Garden Interest

The City of Olive Branch is currently gauging public interest for a Community Garden project in Spring 2025. A meeting will be scheduled in the near future. To be added to this mailing list, please email info@obms.us . If one of your goals for 2025 is involvement with the City you call home, the City of Olive Branch would love to have more residents participate in Mayor Adam's Special Action committees or through our volunteering opportunities.  You can learn more about these committees and opportunities here: https://www.obms.us/306/Volunteer-Programs .

Spring Youth Baseball/Softball Registration

Youth Baseball and Softball Registration starts December 30- January 20th. You can register online at olivebranch.recdesk.com.

Upcoming Public Meetings

All meeting are held at the City Court Building located at 6900 Highland Street. Board of Aldermen & Planning Commission meetings are live-streamed on the City's YouTube Channel which can be found at www.youtube.com/@cityofob. 

01/07 : Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting, 6:00 PM
01/09: Board of Zoning Adjustment, 6:00 PM
01/14: Planning Commission, 6:00 PM
01/21: Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting, 6:00 PM