PRAIRIE – A grant through the 4-County Foundation and funds from the Monroe County Board of Supervisors are helping volunteer firefighters improve response time to motor vehicle accidents.
Board of supervisors hears update on Westlake layoffs
ABERDEEN – The board of supervisors heard insight Jan. 9 about impacts from the shutdown of Westlake’s PVC’s plant. The corporate decision to close the plant, along with three facilities in Lake Charles, Louisiana, was announced in…
ABERDEEN – In response to a December announcement of the layoff of 100 Westlake employees, a job fair is planned for Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at High Street Community Center, located at 611 High St.
Heirs’ property program educates on fulfilling wishes for loved ones
AMORY – Representatives from North Mississippi Rural Legal Services shared do’s and don’t’s when it comes to leaving property – from homes to housewares – to heirs of their choosing. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church hosted the Jan. 7…
Monroe County, Aberdeen at odds over inmate housing contract
ABERDEEN – In late December, City of Aberdeen officials received notice that effective Jan. 30, an agreement with the county to house city inmates at the Monroe County Detention Center is to be canceled.
Bowling Over Cancer raises $6,000-plus for St. Jude
ABERDEEN – An annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital organized by Joyce Vasser netted more than $6,000 between donations and participation in a bowling tournament. To date, her Bowling Over Cancer effort has raised…
Atmos Gas assessing West Amory Elementary School following early dismissal
AMORY – As a precaution, West Amory Elementary School dismissed early Tuesday following a lingering smell after heaters were turned on in the building.
According to the Amory Police Department, Tonya Renee Baumbach, 33, of Gordo, Alabama was charged with taking of a motor vehicle over $1,000. Monroe County Justice Court Judge Adrian Haynes set bond at $50,000.