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Munford residents asked to clean up, fix up town

Munford residents asked to clean up, fix up town

The City of Munford has scheduled its seventh annual clean-up campaign, “Celebrate Spring!  Pick-Up, Fix-Up Munford.”

T.O. Fuller State Park prepares for Earth Day hike

  • Trail Name: Discovery Trail
  • Date and Time of Event: Sunday April 21, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Meeting Location: Park Visitor’s Center
  • Minimum Age: 6+ years old
  • Length of Hike: Approximately 4 miles
  • Description: Join T.O.

Date set for Tipton County Lawn and Garden Expo

Date set for Tipton County Lawn and Garden Expo
Picture yourself at the Lawn & Garden EXPO hosted by the Tipton County Master Gardeners - with no admission charge.  This year marks the 6th year for this event.  Dynamic speakers have been engaged: Carol Reese, Horticultural Specialist with U T Extension, Chris Cooper, Director Shelby Master Gardeners and host of the PBS weekly program The Family Plot, and Janet Carson, Horticultural Specialist with University of Arkansas.

Dyer Co. receives praise for rural economic development

Dyer Co. receives praise for rural economic development

Dyer County is earning praise for its support of rural economic development.

The Tennessee Rural Development Committee said the northwest Tennessee county has received the 2012 Rural Development Award for outstanding local Programs.

The committee said Dyer County officials helped build infrastructure that helped support small business.

The county also is working to prepare adults and youth for leadership positions in business and the community.

I-269 Regional Vision Study meetings to be held

I-269 Regional Vision Study meetings to be held

(WMC-TV) – The Memphis Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will be holding the second, and final round of public meetings concerning the new Interstate 269, now under construction.

During the meetings, discussion will focus on the impact of land usage, as well as transportation alternatives that may exist along the corridor of I-269.

A comment draft study meeting will first take place Nov. 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites near Wolfchase Galleria.

A second meeting, at which the final study will be presented for review, will be held Dec. 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., also held at the Holiday Inn & Suites near Wolfchase.

To see a full press release, or to obtain full directions to the meeting locations, click here.

Information and image provided by the Memphis Urban Area MPO.

Town of Atoka to mail info about trash pickup

Town of Atoka to mail info about trash pickup

The Town will be mailing a letter to all residential properties in Atoka over the weekend outlining the new residential trash program.

Included in the mailing will be an opt-out postcard for those not wishing to participate in the service at this time.

A copy of the letter is available by clicking here.