Fees for the community center rental must be paid in full at the time the building is reserved. Any cancellation within seven days of the planned event date will result in forfeiture of the fees. During the holidays, several people "reserved" the facility but did not show up. Other folks who needed to use the facility were turned away. We hope this change in policy will benefit everyone.
Fees: $100 for 8am-1:00pm, $100 for 2pm-7pm, or $125 for all day.
Air Liquide will construct and operate a landfill gas (LFG) to renewable natural gas (RNG) purification plant in Walnut. The gases currently escaping the landfill will be captured and converted to renewable energy capable of heating an estimated 4,500 homes per year! Learn more at the Air Liquide webpage located HERE.
We have an awesome fall festival planned this year! No "stars", no politicians. Real people supporting important works. The final layout and schedule is available by clicking HERE. Whether you have a booth or are coming to hang out with your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you!!!
Have you heard the news??? The Walnut Wellness Center project is underway! We will be looking for volunteers to help us renovate the building at 130 Smith Drive. Are YOU ready? It's gonna be good! CLICK HERE for the press release!!!
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.
Demographics for the Walnut community have been updated to include residents within a 20-mile radius. It's kind of a big deal. Check out the Business and Industry page for the facts!
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.
We are so thankful to you for making our Healthy Hometown celebration a huge success!! The photos of all of us in the giant "W" are awesome and will be used to promote our town. CLICK HERE to see them for yourself!!!
Thanks again, Walnut! You are amazing! Stay healthy!!!
(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!!!
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.
