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OFFICERS Janie Mortimer, Chairperson 135 North Front Street Senatobia, MS 38668 Telephone 662-562-8715 Fax 662-562-5786 email: jemortimer@cityofsenatobia.com
Troy Holliday, Vice-Chairman 127 Dumas Road Ripley, MS 38663 Telephone 662-837-7618
Warner Creekmore, Secretary-Treasurer 1315 South Center Avenue New Albany, MS 38652 Telephone 662-538-7902
STAFF
George C. Rowland, RC&D Coordinator Natural Resources Conservation Service 816 Hwy 348 East New Albany, MS 38652 Telephone 662-534-7651 Fax 662-534-3242
Rhonda J. Goolsby, Administrative Assistant Natural Resources Conservation Service 816 Hwy 348 East New Albany, MS 38652 Telephone 662-534-7651 Fax 662-534-3242
North Central Mississippi Resource Conservation and Development, Inc. (NC MS RC&D) is one of (7) seven councils forming the Mississippi Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils (MARDCD). RC&D helps to develop our natural and human resources for community improvements. North Central MS RC&D provides assistance to the following counties: Benton, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Pontotoc, Tate, Tippah, Union and Yalobusha. Projects and activities meet goals and objectives identified by a Council made up of representatives from each of the 10 counties. Funds and technical assistance are solicited from local, state and federal agencies as well as organizations, foundations and corporations. RC&D is a program of local people determining their own needs, creating their own solutions to improve their quality of life and standard of living. Review the panel to the left for resource areas being addressed in North Central Mississippi. RC&D provides assistance to local groups, organizations and sponsors, such as Soil & Water Conservation Districts, County Boards of Supervisors, Chambers of Commerce and Financial Institutions. To carry out the RC&D concept, diverse groups of local volunteers are brought together in a peerless partnership to find solutions to their problems. Local people are best able to determine needs and create solutions for their community. North Central Resource Conservation and Development council is a unique program, which helps people care for and protect their natural resources by improving the area’s economy, environment, and standards. It provides a way for people to work together in planning and carrying out activities to make their area a better place in which to live. WE CAN MAKE THINGS HAPPEN! There is a place for you in the RC&D program. You can make a difference by becoming a volunteer to help local RC&D "make things happen." People from all walks of life are getting involved and you can join them.
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES The Mississippi Legislature officially recognized that our soil resources were deteriorating at an enormous rate. The cause was misuse, or improper use, of the land and the lack of applied conservation treatment or measures. It further recognized that if this were allowed to continue, the results would be a disaster. In its effort to solve the problem, which was primarily soil erosion, the legislature enacted the Soil Conservation Law and made provisions whereby each county could organize a soil and water conservation district. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS Mississippi Soil & Water Conservation Commission P. O. Box 23005 Benton County DeSoto County Lafayette County Marshall County Panola County Pontotoc County Tate County Tippah County Union County Yalobusha County Mississippi State University Extension Service The Extension Service provides research based educational programs and information in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer education, and community resource development. These programs help improve the economic, social, and cultural well being of all Mississippian’s. Benton County DeSoto County Lafayette County Marshall County Panola County Pontotoc County Tate County Tippah County Union County Yalobusha County
U.S. Department of Agriculture Benton County Farm Service Agency _____________________________ DeSoto CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service 3260 Hwy 51 South Hernando, MS 38632 Tele. 662-429-8687 Ext. 3, Fax 662-429-4882 Farm Service Agency ___________________________________ Lafayette CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service 2608 West Oxford Loop Oxford, MS 38655 Tele. 662-234-8701 Ext. 3 Fax 662-234-6575 Farm Service Agency ___________________________________ Marshall CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service 250-A Whaley Drive Holly Springs, MS 38635 Tele. 662-252-1286 Ext. 3, Fax 662-252-7862 Farm Service Agency ___________________________________ Panola CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service P. O. Box 1567 Batesville, MS 38606-1567 Tele. 662-578-8045 Ext. 3, Fax 662-563-3337 Farm Service Agency P. O. Box 1113 Batesville, MS 38606 Tele. 662-578-8045 Ext. 2 ___________________________________ Pontotoc CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service P. O. Box 119, 171 Hwy 15 South, Pontotoc, MS 38863 Tele. 662-489-3563 Ext. 3, Fax 662-489-2802 Farm Service Agency P. O. Box 957 Pontotoc, MS 38863 Tele. 662-489-3563 Ext. 2, Fax 662-489-2802 ___________________________________ Tate CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service 222-C Wilson Drive Senatobia, MS 38668 Tele. 662-560-9001 Ext. 3, Fax 662-562-7736 Senatobia, MS 38668 Tele. 662-560-9001 Ext. 2 Fax 662-562-7736 ___________________________________ Tippah CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service 733-B South Line Street Ripley, MS 38663 Tele. 662-837-4464 Ext. 3, Fax 662-837-8336 Farm Service Agency ___________________________________ Union CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service 712 Colter Drive, New Albany, MS 38652 Tele. 662-538-0030 Ext. 3, Fax 662-534-2833 Farm Service Agency 712 Colter Drive New Albany, MS 38652 Tele. 662-538-0030 Ext. 2, Fax 662-534-2833 ___________________________________ Yalobusha CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service P.O. Box 179 555 Front Street, Coffeeville, MS 38922 Tele. 662-675-8000 Ext. 3, Fax 662-675-8917 Farm Service Agency P.O. Box 199 Coffeeville, MS 38922 Tele. 662-675-8000 Ext. 2, Fax 662-675-8917
FOREST RESOURCE The aim of forestry is to grow the most valuable timber crop according to the soil type, in the shortest time, and to covert this timber into the greatest amount of cash. All areas of forest growth, whether young or old, merchantable or unmerchantable, require constant protection if they are to fully serve the multiple purposes to which they are suited. This holds true, regardless of whether the primary objective of management is timber production, watershed protection, erosion control, game management, or recreational use. It is also applicable to farm forest areas. The council promotes forest management on these lands by increasing the application of forestry practices available from state, federal, industry or consultant foresters. Holly Springs National Forest, U.S. Forest Service Mississippi Forestry Commission Benton & Tippah Counties Tate & DeSoto Counties Lafayette County Union County Marshall County Panola County Pontotoc County Yalobusha County As a timberland owner, you are a vital part of Mississippi’s economic future because 70 percent of our state’s forestland is privately owned. Unfortunately, only 10 percent of these lands are producing their potential timber growth. Through forest management, we could increase the productivity of these lands and greatly expand our economic base and also create many new jobs. We can promote forest management on these lands by increasing the application of forestry practices available from forestry consultants.
Consultants
L.L. Autry & Company Lamar Day Consulting Lamb’s Realty & Forestry P. O. Box 2 P. O. Box 54 Potts Camp, MS 38659 Independence, MS 38638 Tele. 662-333-7618 Tele. 662-233-2951Mid-South Forestry, Inc. Professional Land Service P. O. Box 823 207 Hwy. 15 North New Albany, MS 38652 Ripley, MS 38663Tele. 662-534-3628 Tele. 662-837-9373 Mitchell Forestry Tom Wood Landtree, LLC Route 8 Box 143 P. O. Box 1085 Corinth, MS 38834 Tupelo, MS 38802 Tele. 662-287-0900 Tele. 662-840-4021 Fax 662-286-6650 Fax 662-840-4021RECREATION & TOURISM The Great Smokies to the northeast cast their shadows into Mississippi. Here are the steep rock formations, tall hills covered with thick vegetation, waterfalls, and places of great tranquil beauty. Here also is Mississippi’s "Great Lakes" – those hugh reservoirs, which create hundreds of miles of shoreline, marvelous fishing opportunities, endless acres for water skiing and boating, and some of the best duck hunting land in the world. Mississippi’s lakes and hills contain state parks. Several of these parks are on the shores of the reservoirs and offer facilities for all types of camping and cottages for group gatherings. Most of all it is a land of quiet beauty, sweeping views of forested valleys, sharp jagged ridges and rocky slopes and wide blue lakes. Holly Springs and Oxford are towns located in Mississippi where major civil war battles were fought. The lovely old homes in these towns also attract many visitors.
US Army Corps of Engineers DeSoto County , MS Arkabutla Reservoir Arkabutla Lake Field Office 3905 Arkabutla Road, Coldwater, MS Tele. 662-562-6261 Panola & Lafayette Counties, Sardis Reservoir Sardis Lake Field Office 2904 Hwy 35 East, Sardis, MS 38666 Tele. 662-563-4531Panola & Yalobusha Counties Enid Reservoir Enid Lake Field Office P. O. Box 10, Enid, MS 38927 Tele. 662-563-4571US Forest Service, National Forest Tippah, Benton, Lafayette, Union, Yalobusha CountiesChewalla Lake Puskus Lake Holly Springs Range District, US Forest Service 1000 Front Street, Oxford, MS 38655 Tele. 662-235-6550 Fax 662-234-8318Mississippi State Parks The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, P. O. Box 451, Jackson, MS 39205, is the state agency responsible for the operation, maintenance and development of Mississippi’s state parks. An entry fee is charged at most state parks. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week all year round. For additional information call: 1-800-467-2757 or 662-364-2177. Marshall County Wall Doxey State Park 3946 Hwy 7 South, Holly Springs, MS 38635 Tele. 662-252-4231Panola County John W. Kyle State Park & Mallard Point Golf Course Route 1, Box 115, Sardis, MS 38666 Tele. 662-487-1345/Golf Course 1-888-833-6477Pontotoc County Trace Lake State Faulkner Road, Belden, MS 38801 Tele. 662-489-2958OTHER ATTRACTIONS: Lafayette County Rowan Oak (William Faulkner’s homeplace) Old Taylor Road, Oxford, MS 38655 Tele. 662-234-3284Marshall County Kate Freeman Clark Art Gallery 300 East, Holly Springs, MS 38635 Tele: 662-252-4211 or 1-800-206-6252 Fax: 662-252-1845Marshall County Historical Museum 220 E. College Avenue, Holly Springs, MS 388635 Tele: 662-252-4074Chalybeate Springs is located in Tippah County, east of Walnut, MS 38683 on Highway 354. It has been told that since the 1800’s people have traveled in wagons from as far as Memphis and Chattanooga, Tennessee to the spring for its mineral water. A restored access trail to the springs has been completed. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES RC&D sponsors include most city and county government. RC&D attempts to address issues that several counties share in common, i.e., rural bridges in need of replacement, solid waste collections and disposal, and rural fire protection. Links to local governments are: Mississippi Association of Supervisors Library of Congress local governments page Mississippi Municipalities National Conference of State Legislators
HUMAN RESOURCES Human Resources include activities in leadership development and programs for at-risk youth. Other websites of interest are: Department of Labor Department of Health and Human Service Children’s Defense Fund Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service Mississippi Department of Human Service Rural Leadership Programs ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The RC&D Council partner with numerous local groups and organizations, as well as, state and federal agencies to promote economic development in the state. Partners include: Tennessee Valley Authority Mississippi Department of Economic and Community Development Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Mississippi Small business Development Center US Forest Service NEWS & MEDIA RESOURCES RC&D publish a quarterly newsletter and works with local media in promoting activities and addressing concerns. Daily and Weekly newspapers: Benton County Southern Advocate (weekly) P. O. Box 157, Ashland, MS 38603 Tele. 662-224-6681
DeSoto County DeSoto Time (weekly) 28 Losher Street, P. O. Box 100, Hernando, MS 38632 Tele. 662-368-5226 DeSoto County Tribune (weekly) 8885 E. Goodman Road P. O. Box 486, Olive Branch, MS 38654 Tele: 662-895-6220 Southaven Press (weekly) 1800 State Line Road, Southaven, MS 38671 Tele: 662-393-3840 Lafayette County Oxford Eagle (daily) 916 Jackson Avenue, P. O. Box 866, Oxford, MS 38655 Tele: 662-234-4331 Marshall County South Reporter (weekly) 157 South Center Street P. O. Box 278, Holly Springs, MS 38635 Tele: 662-252-3388 The Marshall Messenger (weekly) P. O. Box 278, Holly Springs, MS 38635 Tele: 662-252-4193 Panola County Panolian (weekly) 218 Watt Street, P. O. Box 393, Batesville, MS 38606 Tele: 662-563-4591 The Southern Reporter (weekly) 203 S. Main Street, P. O. Box 157, Sardis, MS 38666 Tele: 662-487-1551 Pontotoc County Pontotoc Progress 13 Jefferson Street, P. O. Box 210, Pontotoc, MS 38863 Tele: 662-489-3511 Tate County Tate County Democrat (weekly) 219 East Main Street, P. O. Box 369, Senatobia, MS 38668 Tele: 662-562-4414 Tippah County Southern Sentinel (weekly) Commerce Street, Ripley, MS 38663 Tele: 662-837-8111 Union County Gazette (weekly) 713 Carter Ave., P. O. Box 300, New Albany, MS 38652 Yalobusha CountyCoffeeville Courier (Weekly) P.O. Box 607 555 Front Street, Coffeeville, MS 38922 Tele. 662-675-2424, Fax 662-675-2416 North MS Herald (Weekly) P.O. Box 648 Water Valley, MS 38965 Tele. 662-473-1473 Email:hpi@watervalley.net Tele: 662-534-6321 Radio Stations Lafayette County WKLJ-FM, 1901-B West Jackson Avenue P. O. Drawer 1077, Oxford, MS 38655 Tele: 662-234-5107 WSUH-AM, & WWMS-FM 2017 University Avenue East P. O. Box 1056, Oxford, MS 38655 Tele: 662-234-6881 Marshall County WKRA-AM/FM Hwy 4, P. O. Box 398, Holly Springs, MS 38635 Tele: 662-252-1122 Panola County WJBI-AM & WBLE-FM Hwy 6 W., P. O. Box 73, Batesville, MS 38606 Tele: 662-563-4664 WKXT P. O. Box 322, Sardis, MS 38666 Tele: 662-487-1598 Pontotoc County WSEL-AM/FM Hwy 6 East, P. O. Box 240, Pontotoc, MS 38863 Tele: 662-489-1440 Tate County WVIM-FM P. O. Box 487, Hernando, MS 38632 Tele: 662-368-4465 WSAO Hwy 4 E., P. O. Box 448, Senatobia, MS 38668 Tele: 662-562-4445 Tippah County WTXI-FM 107 E. Springs Street, Ripley, MS 38663 Tele: 662-837-8102 WLRC Hwy 72 E., P. O. Box 37, Walnut, MS 38683 Tele: 662-223-4071 Union County WNAU 204 Moss Hill Drive P. O. Box 808, New Albany, MS 38652 Tele: 662-534-8133 WTMX-FM Rt. 1, New Albany, MS 38652 OR P. O. Box 954, Tupelo, MS 38802 Tele: 662-534-2214 CONTACT US For more information about the North Central MS RC&D program write or call: 816 Hwy 348 East, New Albany, MS 38652 Tele: 1-888-826-3037 or 662-534-7651 Fax 662-534-3242
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