Tag Archives: Celina

(Editors Note: This is the fourth in a series of Meet The Candidate Interviews as we prepare for the June 1 election in Celina. The office of mayor will be filled as will three seats on the Board Of Aldermen.) Justin Rich is one of the six people running for Celina Alderman. Rich said he is a lifelong Celina resident ... Read More »

Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said he is in discussions with potential investors for the facility. Presley said four parties are interested with repurposing the Celina property. “We have entertained and shopping around talking to potential investors that may be interested in opening the facility,” Presley said. “As either a potential hospital, a free standing facility and even potentially ... Read More »

(Editors Note: This is the third in a series of Meet The Candidate Interviews as we prepare for the June 1 election in Celina. The office of mayor will be filled as will three seats on the Board Of Aldermen.) Lester Kenny Westmoreland is one of the six people running for Celina Alderman. Westmoreland said he is a lifelong Celina ... Read More »

(Editors Note: This is the second in a series of Meet The Candidate Interviews as we prepare for the June 1 election in Celina. The office of mayor will be filled as will three seats on the Board Of Aldermen.) Winton Dillon is one of the six people running for Celina Alderman. Dillon said he was born in Clay County ... Read More »

Celina has filled its five member Recreational Advisory Board after four community members stepped up to the task. Mayor Tonya Spears said now work can begin to create recreational programs and focus on Donaldson Park improvements. Spears said the number one priority is a splash pad and possibly a pool. “There is a very large area in front of where ... Read More »

Early voting began today in Clay County for the office of Celina Mayor and City Aldermen before the June 1 election day. Election Administrator Monica Davis said early voting is open at 145 Cordell Hull Drive until May 27. “We will check them in when they come in, it’s pretty simple,” Davis said. “We’ll just give them a piece of ... Read More »

The Celina Board of Aldermen tabled its first reading of the city’s budget that includes a property tax increase Tuesday. Alderman Bruce Rhoton said after hearing recommendations from the city attorney, the board decided to seek some clarity about the six cent increase before voting. “We need a better understanding of what the ratio and the state recommendation is,” Rhoton ... Read More »

Roads have been reopened in Jackson County and Clay County following Tuesday’s storms. EMA Spokesperson Derek Woolbright said that the county highway and sheriff’s department have been able to get Cook Lane and Homer Lane reopened. Woolbright said the county saw a majority of its fallen trees in the Brooks Bend area. Clay County EMA Director Kyle Haney said that ... Read More »

Clay County experienced flash flooding and fallen trees around the county Tuesday morning. EMA Director Kyle Haney said the areas of Neely Creek Road and Willow Grove Highway were the flash flooding locations. Haney said that road crews are clearing trees and loose gravel across county roadways. “The only road that is closed right now is going to be Scott ... Read More »

The Clay County High School Sportsplex is getting a new look after concerns from the baseball team. Principal Teia Arms said that the baseball coach brought up the need for a new paint scheme before the season started. Arms said that the sand color was putting off a glare on sunny days that was affecting pitchers. “The complex itself is ... Read More »