Police receive hundreds of tips on Mississippi killings

OLIVE BRANCH, Mississippi (Reuters) - Mississippi authorities are sifting through hundreds of tips concerning two recent highway slayings that may be the work of a killer posing as a police officer. "Some are more credible than others, and we're still running them all down," Mississippi Bureau of Public Safety spokesman Warren Strain said on Wednesday. Residents have been on edge since officials ...
http://news.yahoo.com/police-receive-hundreds-tips-mississippi-killings-234032869.html

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 16:40:32 -0700

Craigmont football, basketball standout Sam Craft transfers to Olive Branch

Craigmont High's multi-sport standout Sam Craft confirmed today that he is transferring to Olive Branch for his senior season.
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/may/23/craigmont-football-basketball-standout-sam-craft-t/?partner=yahoo_feeds

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 13:54:00 -0700

The Sport of Curling Comes to the Mid-South

The Mid-South Ice House is teaching curling classes in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
http://www.abc24.com/news/local/story/The-Sport-of-Curling-Comes-to-the-Mid-South/pbTLXY80pEy2J_eLNh-G5w.cspx?rss=59

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 17:08:30 -0700

In brief: Olive branch closing part of old Goodman to ease congestion

Olive Branch officials plan to close old Goodman Road at Polk Lane to help with congestion caused in part by increased truck traffic to an emerging industrial corridor to the north.
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/may/21/in-brief/?partner=yahoo_feeds

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 22:00:00 -0700

Olive Branch to bring in experts from across US

OLIVE BRANCH — Olive Branch residents will have the opportunity to dream big next weekend.
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/543105bc-9cb6-11e1-824b-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 01:00:00 -0700

Olive Branch Police Getting $194K Grant

Olive Branch police have been awarded $194,000 from the Department of Homeland Security for SWAT equipment and training.
http://www.abc24.com/news/local/story/Olive-Branch-Police-Getting-194K-Grant/vj16O91rj0yTvXDsxbVVmQ.cspx?rss=59

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 09:59:14 -0700

RiverKings Join Royally Fun Day at Olive Branch YMCA

OLIVE BRANCH-The Mississippi RiverKings joined hundreds of moms, dads, children and other people in the community to celebrate the Olive Branch Family YMCA's Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 28, which included a 5K followed by all kinds of activities, games and dance and song performances.
http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4395780

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 13:45:57 -0700

Funds from developers repave Olive Branch streets

Olive Branch officials expect to spend several thousand dollars to repave roads this year, but none of the money is coming from taxpayers.
http://www.wmctv.com/story/17928677/funds-from-developers-repave-olive-branch-streets

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:13:24 -0700

Relocation still an option for Olive Branch

OLIVE BRANCH — After a year of waiting the effort to relocate a portion of Olive Branch seems to be gaining momentum.
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/7aeb313c-91b2-11e1-bcbf-0019bb2963f4.html

Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:00:00 -0700

In brief: Suspects named in Tuesday standoff in Olive Branch

The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of two suspects charged during an undercover drug investigation Tuesday afternoon in Olive Branch.
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/apr/26/brief-suspects-named-tuesday-standoff-olive-branch/?partner=yahoo_feeds

Published: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:00:00 -0700