City Projects & Developments

Progress is being made on the City's new 18-hole disc golf course that will be nestled inside City Park. The City received a generous donation from the Homer Skelton and the Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation; making it possible to build six pickleball courts and a restroom facility inside City Park as well!  

Sewer/Water Service Upgrades

The City of Olive Branch is continuing to improve Water & Sewer services for the Northeast and Southern areas of Olive Branch.  On January 27th, water and sewer installation began in the area near 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. In early February, water and sewer installation will occur in the area North of Goodman Road 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 sought and was selected to receive.

Fire Station #6

In May, bids will be accepted for construction of Fire Station #6. This station will be located on Center Hill Road and will add Fire and Ambulance protection to the eastern part of the City. The new station will be over 14,000 square feet, with 4 apparatus bays, a built-in generator and tornado shelter for personnel, as well as an SCBA (Airpack) repair room and maintenance shop; making it quicker and more cost efficient for firefighters to repair equipment in-house.

Olive Branch Airport Expansion

Thanks to a grant from the State of Mississippi Legislature, the Olive Branch Airport will be constructing a 12,000 sq. ft. City-owned corporate aircraft hanger as part of the airport expansion project. This new hangar will begin construction this Spring and will allow the City’s Airport to house new corporate tenants.

Soccer Complex Expansion

Construction has started on the George M. Harrison Soccer Complex. Crews have started filling in a section of the pond to  begin the work on expanding the parking along the complex. The City’s Soccer Complex is expanding in 2025 to include  four new soccer fields, a brand new concessions/restroom facility, and a multi-use walking trail that will connect to Ross Road. Additionally, an expanded parking area will add additional spots to those using our Soccer Complex. Olive Branch Parks and Recreation welcomes over 1,600 participants during its Spring and Fall Soccer Seasons.

Olive Branch Farmers Market

2025 Farmers Market at City Hall starts June 7! I am excited to share that thanks to community support, our market has grown to over 40 vendors. The City of Olive Branch Farmers Market is an Associate Member of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture's Genuine Mississippi Program. To continue this status, the City of Olive Branch Farmers Market must consist of Mississippi farmers selling Mississippi agricultural or artisanal products.  The Olive Branch Farmers Market is open Saturdays, June-September from 8 am till Noon. It is located in the parking lot of City Hall at 9200 Pigeon Roost Road.

Upcoming Events & Public Meetings

To learn more about events happening in the City of Olive Branch, please visit www.obms.us/calendar 

• 5/3: Food Truck Rally at the Soccer Complex 11am to 5pm

• 5/5: Special Olympics Torch Run through Old Towne

• 5/5: General Food Safety Course at the Olive Branch Senior Center at 4pm; register by emailing info@obms.us

• 5/6: Board of Aldermen meeting at the City Court Building at 6pm

• 5/8: Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting at the City Court Building at 6pm

• 5/10: Children's Fishing Rodeo at City Park, Registration begins at 8 am. Event is from 9am to Noon

• 5/13: Planning Commission meeting at the City Court Building at 6pm

• 5/20: Board of Aldermen meeting at the City Court Building at 6pm