BCBS Awards Walnut Additional $75,000

The Town of Walnut is honored to be given another award from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation to complement our Healthiest Hometown status.  $75,000 will be invested in three outdoor exercise equipment stations that will be installed at Walnut Elementary School, along the walking track adjacent to the tee ball field, and next to Kidz Town playground.  It is part of a program designed by BCBS to introduce children to our hometown heroes.  The Walnut Police Department will present monthly programs to children in grades K-6 at Walnut to improve their quality of life.  Topics include increased awareness of healthy lifestyles, how to stay active and fit, and how to make healthy food choices.  Support for the classes will be provided by Walnut Volunteer Fire Department.  The overall program will highlight Walnut's hometown heroes to build relations and hopefully spur an interest in community service.  Click HERE for more information on the grant application.

Commercial Development Moving Forward

We are happy to see progress being made on the new Subway, which is scheduled to open in about six weeks.  The Blue Sky Exxon facility is coming along nicely and will make its welcome return before too long.  Finally, the property at 28191 Hwy 15 has been posted for sale after months of sitting idle.  You can view the information sheet by clicking HERE.  If you know of commercial investors who would like to locate in our community, please ask them to contact City Hall or the Tippah County Development Foundation.  We're ready.

Walnut announces plans for Fireworks on Main

We are looking forward to this year's Fireworks on Main.  (July 4, 2016; 7:30p.)  We will honor veterans from our community, host a flag retirement ceremony led by Scout Troop 238 and Scout Pack 238, and end the evening with a fireworks show.  The event is being sponsored by the gas division of Walnut Utility department and is coordinated by the administration and staff of the Town of Walnut.

Tired of hour-long traffic jams and another hour-long drive after the fireworks show?  Stay in Walnut and enjoy a dignified celebration of our nation's independence!

Summer League Registration

Summer league ball registration will be held this weekend at the Walnut Community Center. T-ball players must be at least age three by May 1, 2016. Softball and baseball ages are 6-14 (must still be 14 on July 1, 2016).

Registration schedule is:
Thursday, 3/31, 5-7p
Friday, 4/1, 5-7p...
Saturday, 4/2, 8a-noon
Monday, 4/4, 5-7p
The registration fee is $40.00 per player.

MISSISSIPPI RECEIVES FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION

 

The disaster declaration qualifies citizens of Benton, Coahoma, Marshall, Quitman and Tippah counties to apply for individual assistance which provides grants for individuals and families, as well as possible low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration.

In addition, public assistance was granted for Benton, Marshall and Tippah counties for local governments and certain nonprofit organizations to offset costs like... debris removal, emergency protective measures and repairing disaster damaged facilities. Hazard mitigation has been granted statewide as well.

Residents in the declared counties may begin registering online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired.

We expect a temporary local office to be set up in the coming days. We will share more information as it becomes available.

Tornado Tears Through NW Tippah County

The tornado arrived just before 5 p.m. on December 23, 2015.  It devastated several communities that encompass Walnut to the West and North.  Camp Hill, Marlow, Oakland, Threeforks, and Brownfield communities were all hit hard. More than 100 homes were destroyed or damaged. Over time, those material goods will be replaced.. Meanwhile, let's commit to guarding and improving relationships.  We have a great opportunity to harness the energy expended in the recovery effort to strengthen and expedite it.  Our thoughts and prayers continue for everyone affected by the storm.

For the latest updates from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, click HERE.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to come together and express gratitude for all the blessings we share, the freedoms we enjoy, and the loved ones who enrich our lives. The founding fathers thanked the Almighty and humbly sought His wisdom and blessing.

May we all live by that same trust today, and may God continue to watch over and bless our town, community, county, state and country. Happy Thanksgiving from the administration and staff of the Town of Walnut!

Walnut's insurance rating improves...so will your premiums!!!

(Jackson, August 24, 2015)  The rating bureau has reclassified Walnut from a Class 8 to a Class 7 fire rating.  The improvement was the result of new and expanded infrastructure in water supply lines and credit for fire equipment. This means if you are a homeowner in the Walnut fire zone (up to 5 miles from the fire station), your fire insurance premiums will be reduced!  Contact your insurance company and let them know that the reclassification went into effect on August 18, 2015.

Be sure to spend that extra money at home!!!

 

Community Event Guidelines

All community events held on public property must be registered on the agenda of the board of aldermen on the month prior to the event.  Agenda items must be submitted to the Town Clerk by noon on Friday before the First Tuesday of the month.  Example:  If you are planning an event on December 18, 2015, you must register it for board action no later than noon on Friday, October 30th so that it may be considered on November 3, 2015.