Recent News
The Town of Walnut Grove strives to keep you updated on all matters related to your community. If you do not find the information you need, please contact us and we will gladly assist you!
Walnut Grove Farmers Market - Thursdays 2p-5p
5/15/2022
Walnut Grove Water Scores Perfect for 11th Straight Year
5/15/2022
Annual Water Quality Report Released
5/12/2022
We're pleased to present to you this year's Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies.
Farmers Market begins May 19th
3/24/2022
Walnut Grove Downtown Farmers Market will open officially Thursday, May 19th from 2pm - 5pm and continue
Governor Reeves signs HB1494 Clearing Way for Re-opening of WGCF
5/6/2021
Absentee Balloting Opens April 27
4/23/2021
The following candidates have been certified for the Town of Walnut Grove by the Town of Walnut Grove Election Commission to appear on the General Election Ballot on June 8, 2021.
BCBS of Mississippi Foundation awards $100k Farmers Market Grant
1/26/2021
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation has awarded Walnut Grove more than a $100,000 grant to expand and enhance the town’s farmers market. The $100,605 grant is intended ostensibly to help create a healthier community and provide opportunities for local vendors to sell locally produced produce and goods, according to a release by Mayor Brian Gomillion. Construction of a market pavilion will begin in the coming weeks, the release stated. It was predicted to include defined spaces for vendors with electricity, paved parking, a specialized market café play-ground, and restrooms. The site will be behind the U.S. Post Office and ‘Grove Town Hall, adjacent to the Tuscolameta Walking Trail. “We are extremely grateful to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation for their selection of Walnut Grove’s application to expand and greatly enhance our Farmers Market,” the mayor stated. “Things will progress quickly so that we will be operational in late spring.” Plans are for the market to become a certified market through the Mississippi Department of Agricul-ture and Commerce, headded. Anyone interested in learning more and wishing to sell at the market in late spring, should telephoneTown Hall 601-253-2321ext. 1000 to reserve spaces which will be available on first-come first-serve basis. It was not the first Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation award to thetown this year. “This award comes just a few months after Walnut Grove was selected 2020 Mississippi HealthyHometown in which the foundation awarded $50,000,” said Gomillion. “Our town leadership is committed to providing opportunities for healthier living from recreation exercise to healthier eating and the foundation has recognized this and helping us to achieve.” The first award to the town will go toward “an interactive playground,”dubbed “Treetops,” he said.
Walnut Grove Hosts Two Tree Seminars
1/21/2021
Walnut Grove will hosttwo tree-care workshopsoutdoors in February behind town hall at 139 Main St. The first workshop, on tree planting will be Friday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. until noon. Certified arborist in-structors will be Trey De-Loach, Madison Gardenand Landscaping and Dr.Stephen Dicke, ShadyArbor PLLC. The two will demonstrate how to plant trees, amend soil, select and treat containerized seed-lings and give guidance to participants. Participants will plant containerized trees in Roux Field behind town hall.
MS POWER SEEKS APPROVAL TO BUILD SOLAR AND BATTERY FACILITY IN WALNUT GROVE
10/2/2020
Mississippi's Healthy Hometown 2020
8/3/2020
Located in Leake County, the Town of Walnut Grove has an active Healthy Hometown Committee, led by the mayor, which meets regularly and includes town leaders as well as local business, school, church, medical and other community leaders. Health and well-being are promoted on the town’s social media platforms to encourage healthy eating and exercise. As of 2020 these platforms have almost 5,000 followers, which Healthy Hometown Committee members say is an accomplishment for a population of just under 500.