Of Local Interest

PUBLIC HEARING

Multi County Community Service Agency, Inc. will hold a public hearing in Neshoba County on the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Weatherization Program (WX), and on Low-Income Household. The hearing will be held on July 25, 2024, at 261 Adkins Street, Neshoba MS 39350 at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss changes for 2024. If you are interested in learning more about these programs offered in the county, please attend.

   For additional information, please contact Shirley Blanks or Sammie Hoskins @ 601-656-7261.

FIELD DAY

  The Neshoba and Leake County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the MSU Extension offices of Neshoba and Leake Counties will be hosting a forestry and wildlife field day at Oleo Acres (Bounds Family Farm) located at 10181 Road 1714 Philadelphia, MS on August 24th with Sign-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. We will have specialists from Mississippi State Extension, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and NRCS speaking on drought and bug damage, wildlife management in timber stands, pond management and NRCS practices and specifications. Lunch will be provided. Please bring your own folding chairs.

   If you are planning to attend this event you must register no later than August 9th so that we can get a count of meals to prepare. You can register by contacting the Neshoba County SWCD at (601) 656-8783 ext. 3 or the Leake County SWCD at (601) 298-9101 ext. 3.

FARMER’S MARKET

  Neshoba County Farmers Market will be held in the barn area at the Neshoba County Fair Saturday, July 27, from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

   Come by this Saturday from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. for the Neshoba County Farmers’ Market! There will be local produce from tomatoes and peaches to dairy goat products and canned goods provided by local vendors. Natural and Ag-related homemade products such as soaps, lotions, flowers, plants, and other crafts may also be available throughout the market season. For those interested in becoming a vendor, the cost is $20.00 per vending day OR $100.00 for the entire season.

   For questions contact the Neshoba County Extension Office at 601-656-4011.