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Welcome

ironwood bluff bridge in the cardsville community

find your true south in itawamba county.... 2

Marking Our History & Heritage

lasting tributes to legends............................. 3

The Wheels Keep on Turning

itawamba countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pottery traditions continue today.............................................. 6

Stand By Your Grill

more than just world-class bbq.................... 9

Itawamba Community College

making a major impact on the local economy and area education........ 10

Medical Care in Itawamba County

treating you like family................................ 12

Itawamba County Attractions

a wide variety for visitors and residents alike........................... 18

Carolina Thespians

community theatre in the beautiful itawamba county countryside................... 22

Get It Here

council implements new shop at home campaign for itawamba county............... 24

Davis Ford Sales

a good neighbor for 48 years.................... 25

Municipal Profiles

meet the neighbors..................................... 28

Index of Display Advertisers

thank you for making this project possible.... 30

Preferred Businesses

valued partners in progress........................ 30

Membership Directory

alphabetical listing...................................... 31 categorical listing............. inside back cover

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Welcome find your true south in itawamba county

elcome to Artifacts & Facts, a publication of The Itawamba County Development Council. It is our wish that this magazine will promote the best of Itawamba County, Mississippi. 2011 saw the 175th anniversary of the founding of Itawamba County. With a 176-year history, Itawamba County is a unique Mississippi county nestled in the foothills of southern Appalachia. From the rugged hills near the Alabama state line to the fertile valleys west of the Tombigbee, 23,417 people call Itawamba County home. We were founded by hardy trans-Appalachian pioneers settling the vast Mississippi Chickasaw cession lands during the 1830s. With a rich and colorful history spanning three centuries now,

the county is home to some of the most scenic lands in the state. We are also home to a thriving industrial base, where scenic nature and industry co-exist. We invite the reader to discover Itawamba County. Birthplace of country music legend Tammy Wynette and jazz great Jimmie Lunceford, we are home to tho owing and largest community colleges in the state. The campus in Fulton offers theatrical productions and art gallery showings in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center, athletic events and concerts in the Davis Events Center, football in the Lambert Stadium, and baseball on the John Crubaugh field. More than 40 industries are located in Itawamba County. From the new Toyota Boshoku

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plant in the modern Fawn Grove Industrial Park to Mueller Industries and Max Home in Fulton and Town House Home Furnishings in Mantachie, we have a diverse industrial base manufacturing everything from automotive seats and copper tubing to furniture and timber products. With the state-of-the-art Port Itawamba on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, we can ship and receive goods in a cost-effective manner all over the world. Being the only inland slip on the waterway, Port Itawamba is a center for total logistic solutions. Itawamba County is also home to some great shopping in unique boutiques and gift shops and, of course, excellent Southern food is found in many restaurants in our three municipalities as well as the county. Through this publication we would like to welcome visitors to our home, and foster a sense of pride among our citizens. We invite you to find your True South in Itawamba County, Mississippi. the davis events center, itawamba community college

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Marking Our Histor y & Heritage lasting tributes to legends

ississippi historical and cultural markers serve visitors and residents alike in Itawamba County. For our visitors these markers could possibly be their only glimpse into Itawamba County’s rich history and musical heritage, and they are points of pride for the various communities. From the city of Fulton to the fertile valleys along the Tombigbee River and the beautiful hills of the eastern edge of the county, these monuments stand as a silent lasting tribute to the legacy left to the country by Itawambians.

Oakland Normal Institute The oldest state historical marker in the county today memorializes Oakland Normal Institute. Located on State Highway 23 north of Tremont at Oakland road, this marker was erected during 1955 and sponsored by the Oakland Reunion Committee. Oakland Normal Institute was a private academy located at Yale in the present-day Oakland community. Established in 1887 by brothers G.A. and J.T. Holley, this private academy provided students with a classical

education, teaching such courses as art and Latin as well as business and education. Many graduates of this school became successful business people all over the mid-South. According to a monument at the school site, “his academy brought the torch of light to thousands of youths who otherwise would have remained in darkness.” The academy closed in 1904 and the site became a county school, also known as Oakland. oakland normal institute mississippi historical landmark marker

Van Buren In the Van Buren community stands the Van Buren state historical marker. Sponsored by the Itawamba Historical Society, this marker was erected in 1987. Van Buren was a bustling river port on the Tombigbee with more than a dozen stores, a boat landing to haul the cotton from the fertile Itawamba County bottomlands, and a town cemetery where the pioneer citizens of the town were laid to rest. By 1840 it had become the largest village in Itawamba County. At one time more than 400 settlers of the Itawamba frontier called this river port home. The people had named their town in honor of the leader of the United States at the time — Martin Van Buren, the eighth president. By about 1850, the village turned into a ghost town almost overnight. Some people say the railroad built some miles west of the village caused the old river town to decay. People moved west to Verona in order to be near the new Mobile and Ohio Railroad. Others removed to the village of Richmond, several miles southwest. www.itawamba.com

Jimmie Lunceford portrait (courtesy of The Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division)

The first person to open a store there was Winfield Scott Chippewa Walker, a nephew of the famous Gen. Winfield Scott. Walker moved up from old Cotton Gin Port in neighboring Monroe County during 1838, when he opened his store on the banks of the Tombigbee at Van Buren. Some of the founders of the town were Boling Clark Burnett and his wife Ellen, John R. Wren and his wife Mary, and Thomas G. Wren. These people served as commissioners of the town during 1843. In an 1843 edition of the Aberdeen Weekly Whig newspaper, the following notice appeared: “Boling C. Burnett of Aberdeen acting as secretary, called a meeting of the stockholders of Van Buren at the town of Van Buren.”

By 1850 Van Buren had around 450 residents in the town and immediate surrounding community. One mechanic, two teachers, seven carpenters, one physician, one shoemaker, four merchants, two blacksmiths, one tanner and 86 farm families called the village home. However, by 1860 there was only one merchant left in the town. The village had practically become extinct. Today, the only thing left of the old river port village is an old cut out place in the bank of the river where the landing once stood, outlines in the topography of the land where buildings once lined the streets, an old road bed with scattered brick, and the occasional old broken chards of glass glistening in the rich bottomland soil. One solitary marble monument on the river bluff is the only remaining monument of the village cemetery. The monument reads: “Sacred to the memory of Aaron Dutton, son of Samuel and Margaret Dutton, Died 1843.”

Fawn Grove School Located just off Fawn Grove Road in the Fawn Grove community is the Fawn Grove School state historical marker. The Fawn Grove School was established in 1909, serving the families in the surrounding countryside. A new school was built in 1926 and by 1931 the school had an enrollment of 163 students, becoming one of the largest rural schools in Itawamba County. The school closed its doors following the 1951 school year, a result of school consolidation. This school educated the children of hundreds of farm families over the years, producing productive citizens from all walks of life. The marker is Itawamba County’s most recently installed marker, sponsored by citizens of the community.

Fawn Grove School State Historical marker

Famous Musicians Itawamba County has produced quite a legacy in the music world. Throughout the county, there are three markers relating to world-famous entertainers. Jimmie Lunceford

Located on West Wiygul Street adjacent to the Fulton Playgarden Park is the Jimmie Lunceford Mississippi Blues Trail Marker. Erected in 2011 and sponsored by The Itawamba County Development Council, the marker celebrates the life of jazz great Jimmie Lunceford. Jimmie (James Melvin) Lunceford was born June 6, 1902, in the Palmetto community just northeast of Fulton, on his family’s farm. Shortly before 1910 the family left Itawamba County and moved first to Ohio and then to Colorado, where he attended school. After attending school in Denver Lunceford earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fisk University. During 1927, while teaching at Manassas High School in Memphis,

Elvis Presley with cousin Mackey Hargett (courtesy of Mackey Hargett)

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Tenn., he organized a student band called the Chickasaw Syncopators, the name later being changed to the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra after it began touring. The first recording made by the orchestra was during 1930. After a period of touring, the band accepted a booking in 1933 at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem, New York City. Shortly thereafter Lunceford’s reputation began to grow immensely. By the 1930s, his orchestra was considered the equal to those of jazz greats Duke Ellington and Count Basie. His orchestra began recording for the Decca label and later signed with Columbia’s subsidiary, Vocalion, during 1938. He and his orchestra toured Europe extensively during 1937, and later he returned to the Decca label. In 1947, while playing in Seaside, Ore., Lunceford collapsed and died while signing autographs. He was buried in Memphis, Tenn. Jimmie Lunceford was the son of James Leonard and Beulah Idella Shumpert Lunceford. James Leonard Lunceford was born in 1878 in the Clay community of Itawamba County, and in 1901 he married Beulah Idella Shumpert. James Leonard was the son of Daniel and Gracie Lunceford. Daniel and Gracie Lunceford came to Itawamba from Johnston County, N.C., around 1860 as slaves with the David Lunceford family. After emancipation Daniel and Gracie Lunceford purchased land north of the Clay community, where he was a successful farmer for many years. Tammy Wynette

The legacy of country music legend and Itawamba County native Tammy Wynette is illustrated on the campus of Tremont School with the Tammy Wynette Mississippi Country Music Trail marker. The marker was sponsored by the Itawamba County Development Council during 2011. Tammy Wynette Mississippi Country Music trail marker, Tremont, Mississippi

Virginia Wynette Pugh, known professionally as Tammy Wynette, was born in the Bounds Crossroads community north of Tremont on May 5, 1942. She attended the neighborhood school and later Tremont High School.

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An outstanding singer-songwriter and one of country music’s best-known artists and biggestselling female vocalists, Wynette was known as the First Lady of Country Music, and her best-known song, Stand by Your Man, was one of the biggest-selling hit singles by a woman in the history of the country music genre. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, she dominated the country charts, scoring 17 No. 1 hits. Along with Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, she defined the role of female country vocalists during the 1970s.

Vernon Presley Birthplace Mississippi Historical Landmark marker

Vernon Presley

At 440 North Barnes Road in the Mt. Pleasant community northeast of Fulton is the Vernon Presley Birthplace state historical marker. Located in a beautiful mini park established by Mackey Hargett, the marker was erected during 2009 and funded entirely by Hargett. Vernon Presley was born in 1916 on this site, the son of Jessie D. and Minnie Mae Hood Presley, and lived here until moving to East Tupelo in neighboring Lee County. Elvis Presley’s family heritage goes back many generations in Itawamba County, with some of his ancestors being early settlers. Hargett spent more than 20 years visiting his Presley cousins at Graceland in Memphis. Many of Elvis Presley’s ancestors and family are buried in the nearby Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

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(left to right): Kim Waddle, Renae Bennett and Nelda Bell of Kudzu Pottery

The Wheels Keep on Turning itawamba county’s pottery traditions continue today

tawamba County is a unique county in Mississippi with close ties to its southern Appalachia heritage. The county for the most part was settled by hardy pioneers from the hills of Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina. These settlers brought with them not only their household possessions, but their artistic abilities as well, forming a rich heritage in the region. This unique Mississippi heritage is reflected in such items as quilts, baskets and wood carving, but more especially in the art of pottery. Pottery production has a long history in the county due to the abundance of clay found in the hills. This thriving industry grew during the 19th century and by 1920, Itawamba County was a major producer of pottery wares in the mid-South. For years, the southeastern quarter of Itawamba County was known as the “Jug District,” where, during the 19th century and well into the early 20th century, pottery shops were operated. All types of wares were produced by these shops, using native clays dug from the Itawamba County hillsides. Most of the wares

were utilitarian objects such as churns, crocks and pots used on area farms. These items were hand-produced at one time by more than a dozen such operations. During the 1870s one Itawamba County pottery operation obtained a patent for the production of pottery grave markers. An 1888 edition of the Fulton Reporter noted: “James Creek is the only portion of our county where manufacturing of any kind is carried on extensively. There the hills are dotted everywhere with jug factories. And the amount of wares turned out annually and the money brought into the county by its sale is truly astonishing. The famous clay tombstones are also made there. These were invented in 1879 by Rev. William Loyd, and we believe it is the only invention ever patented in Itawamba. They are however, a credit to genius, and answer their purpose fully as well as those of marble and granite, at a great deal less cost. They beautifully combine in their structure the qualities of neatness and durability, and have sold readily ever since they were first placed on the market.

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We wish more of our gifted sons would try their hands at the art of invention. They could not serve their country in a better capacity, and by that means could soon place us beyond an agricultural dependency.” These unique pottery monuments manufactured in Itawamba County are found in a three-state area. Today the art of pottery production in Itawamba County continues to be alive and well, with three studios actively producing this Work area of Kudzu Pottery

beautiful art form. Reflecting the long history of pottery making in the county, these current pottery operations produce a wide variety of not only utilitarian ware, but stunning art pieces as well. The art of potter Keith Carpenter is found in his Beans Ferry Pottery. With a gallery and studio located at 427 Justice Road south of Fulton, Carpenter is known for his fine handmade stoneware, handmade pottery, Mississippi Santa ornaments and sculptures. His work has been featured in Southern Living magazine. Carpenter has spent most of his life as a marketing and advertising professional, using his experiences to create a life of artistic endeavor. His personal passion for art expression led to Beans Ferry Studio as an outlet for his multi-platform of artistic skills. His studio was created during 1987 when he began working in clay following a dream that revealed a new direction in life. The dream became reality within a short period of time as his skill levels quickly increased. Having been a Mississippi artist for 30 years, Carpenter brings all of his talents and abilities as well as great passion to bear on the work produced at the studio. Tab Boren Pottery, located at 710 Hodges Drive in Mantachie, is headed by artist Tab Boren. She began producing pottery at the age of 12, working with her grandparents at their award-winning Peppertown Pottery. Starting business on her own in 1999, Tab Boren Pottery is a member of the Mississippi Craftsmen’s Guild. Her pottery is found in 26 retail locations in a three-state area. From artistic visions to the reality of clay, Boren masters clay in creating hand-sculpted and wheel-thrown art that captures the imagination. She strives to give her customers unique works of art. Keith Carpenter of Beans Ferry Pottery

Ken Morgan and Tab Boren of Tab Boren Pottery

“The best pieces of pottery that come out of my studio seem to possess a spirit of their own,” Boren says. “The pieces, either functional or decorative, give voice to complex dreams and visions.” Each piece is distinctive — bowls, platters, candleholders and jewelry. Two pieces may be similar, but not exactly alike. Boren enjoys working with new glaze colors and new designs in her line of pottery, spending many hours with her husband, Ken Morgan, on the hiking trails and back roads of the area searching for new textures, forms and colors to incorporate into her art. Kudzu Pottery, with a studio on West Lin Street in Fulton, features a unique blend of colors and textures in clay. Established by Renee Bennett, the Kudzu studio features work produced by local potters Kim Waddle and Nelda Bell in addition to Bennett’s pieces. There is no production-line, slip-cast “pottery” here. The three women take tremendous pride in knowing that, from beginning to end, their pottery is entirely shaped and glazed by an artist’s hands. Their color and design styles are meant to reflect their pride and memories of growing up and living in the rural South. Their work is sold in several retail outlets in northeast Mississippi, with an extensive collection at S & W Pharmacy in Fulton. Today, Itawamba County pottery can be found in collections throughout the United States and the world. These operations are carrying on a 150-year tradition in the northeastern hills section of Mississippi. And the attraction of this pottery continues to grow among the collecting world.

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Stand By Your Grill more than just world-class bbq

his August the days of late summer will be approaching Itawamba County and with that change, the savory smell of BBQ will fill the air once again with the second annual Stand By Your Grill BBQ Competition on August 17 and 18. The competition last year was a resounding success for the community, as nearly 60 teams took part in the event, including 39 professional teams from all across the nation. The competition is more than just a BBQ contest for the county. This major event not only provides quality entertainment for local citizens, but brings thousands of visitors into the community. “During last year’s event all four motels in Fulton were full,” says Kim Graham of the Itawamba County Development Council. Graham is the coordinator of the event. She certainly realizes the importance of such an event for Itawamba County. “These visitors taking part in the event fill our motel rooms, buy gas and groceries, and shop locally, boosting the local economy with outside dollars and additional sales tax revenue,” she says. Graham says tourism is one of Mississippi’s largest export industries and a major contributor to the state economy, and it’s exciting that Itawamba County has a chance to take advantage of this major industry

with the development of the BBQ competition in Itawamba County. The Stand By Your Grill Mississippi Championship is more than just a world-class BBQ championship sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society. The competition includes a large arts and crafts festival on the town square and great down-home entertainment at the Fulton Playgarden Park pavilion. Last year the festival on the town square was a huge success. Most all the food vendors on the town square completely sold out of food, and the arts and crafts vendors reported stellar sales. The visiting professional teams during 2011 were highly complimentary of the facilities here, with most of those teams already reserving their spaces for this year’s event. As last year’s event was also a learning experience, being the first such competition held in Itawamba County, a few changes are being made for the second annual championship. One thing Graham would like to see this year is the local merchants taking advantage of the influx of visitors with special sales and sidewalk events. “This will be the perfect time for local merchants to take advantage of the massive amount of additional traffic coming into the community,” she says. This year’s event should be even larger and better, with an expected 60 professional teams descending upon Fulton in August. But with the community hosting such a large event, more help is desperately needed.

“It takes a lot of teamwork to pull something of this magnitude off,” Graham says. “We are in dire need of volunteers for the various events, including entertainment, the arts and crafts festival on the town square, and the professional area at the Jamie Whitten park and campground.” For more information about the Stand By Your Grill BBQ 2012 Competition, visit the competition website at www.itawamba.com/bbq. The website contains detailed information about the championship and festival as well as downloadable applications for food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, professional BBQ teams, and amateur teams. To volunteer for the 2012 event, potential volunteers may call the council at 662-862-4571 or email Graham at kgraham@itawamba.com. The Carolina community booth at the arts and crafts festival on the town square

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Evening view of the Student Services Building

Itawamba Community College making a major impact on the local economy and area education

tawamba Community College is a vital part of Fulton and Itawamba County, playing a key role in the quality of life for the community. From providing 163 full-time jobs to Itawamba County residents to bringing thousands of students and out-of-county faculty into the community, the college provides a most important boost to the local economy. With more than 916 on-campus student residents and many more commuting to Fulton, these students spend important dollars in the local economy, boosting sales for many local businesses and increasing the sales tax revenue for the city of Fulton. Itawamba Community College also enhances the quality of life in the community with many sporting events, theatrical productions, concerts, art gallery showings and special events. For years the college has also been a good neighbor in Itawamba County, assisting with numerous worthwhile community events. From meager beginnings in Fulton during 1948, when it opened as an extension of

Itawamba Agricultural High School, Itawamba Community College has expanded its footprint to Tupelo and Belden in neighboring Lee County and increased in value from $500,000 to approximately $163 million in 2011, a figure that will increase by $15.8 million with the opening of the Health Science Education Center at the Tupelo Campus at the end of 2012. Veteran labor and secondhand lumber from Camp McCain in Grenada were used to construct many of the first buildings on the Fulton campus, which were situated on land that once was a cotton and corn field. During the first few years, because of limited funds, the president, dean and registrar all taught classes. Today, the college’s total payroll exceeds $25 million, and of the 470 full-time employees, 163 are Itawamba County residents. During the past 10 years, ICC has invested more than $60 million in new buildings and technology to ensure that students have the latest computer innovations, the most advanced

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classrooms to enhance their learning experience, and the most modern facilities and dormitories, including Itawamba Hall, which opened in 2010 and houses 200 female students. Of the 916 campus residents, 64 are from Itawamba County. Today, more than half of the college’s total square footage is on the anchor campus in Fulton. Enrollment has skyrocketed from the first freshman class of 114 students to approximately 7,000 each semester including eLearning (online) enrollees. In fact, ICC continues to lead the state in distance learning, affording an opportunity to extend its boundaries to the region, state and nation, and more recently, internationally. ICC’s tuition is one of the lowest; its scholarship program, one of the best in Mississippi; and it was the first in the state for all five of its supporting counties to provide guaranteed tuition for all of their high school seniors. “Garnering unsurpassed county financial support, providing tuition guarantee for incoming freshmen, earning flawless accreditation

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reaffirmation, and more adult learners pursuing a college education have combined to help fuel consistent enrollment increases,” said Dr. David C. Cole, ICC’s fourth president. ICC’s qualified instructors, small classes, personal attention, and caring and supportive atmosphere are not only reasons why students choose to attend, but also are ultimately components of their success. ICC has opened Student Success Centers on both academic campuses to ensure that resources from both Instructional Services and Student Services, including tutoring and advising, will be utilized to improve students’ persistence, graduation rate and academic success. Writing Centers and an Advising Center are also dedicated to student success. All are initiatives of the Institutional Effectiveness Task Force, which is charged with the responsibility of retention and degree attainment. ICC offers four-year degree-transfer or one- or two-year early-career options. Flexible scheduling includes day, evening, weekend, afternoon and online instruction. ICC is big enough to provide students with many opportunities, including a wide variety of extracurricular activities, but small enough to know each student personally and meet his/her individual needs. ICC’s tradition of academic and athletic excellence — combined with its friendly, caring atmosphere; abundant financial aid opportunities; and flexible

scheduling — are some of the reasons that it is now among the top two-year institutions in the state. Whether students want to live on campus and enjoy the total college experience or fit classes into a busy work schedule, ICC is a perfect choice. Itawamba Community College’s Department of Economic and Community Services is ensuring a foundation for success in the region through strategic partnerships and significant initiatives. During 2011 in Itawamba County, 3,016 participants were enrolled in 195 industry classes. The companies served include Mueller, Kline Mechanical Systems, Max Home, Toyota Boshoku, the Itawamba County Fire Department and F.L. Crane & Sons. Local industries utilize the Career Readiness Credential for employability screening, advancement on the job and as a screening tool for in-house apprenticeship programs. In Itawamba County, Toyota Boshoku America utilized employability screening, requiring all applicants to take the WorkKeys test to be considered for employment. ICC’s Division of Economic and Community Services scheduled the 1,700 participants and proctored the four-hour computerbased test. Participants who scored a Bronze, Silver or Gold on the test attained a Governor’s Career Readiness Credential. More and more businesses and industries are becoming interested in the Career Readiness Credential, according to Denise Gillespie, Workforce Development and Training Team Leader. The college is also one of five Manufacturing Partnership of Mississippi centers in the state. ICC’s workforce team works with MEP MS in developing ways to deliver diversified workforce training to manufacturing companies in the region. “ICC is committed to workforce training and increasing the level of educational attainment for all residents of the region,” said Cole.

ICC is a go-to organization for workforce training for both existing industries and those moving into the state. Such is the case with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi and its suppliers. “When one of the world’s premier automotive manufacturers opens in your backyard, coupled with the arrival of numerous companion industries and the availability of thousands of jobs, the stakes automatically accelerate,” Cole said. Another significant partnership is the Mississippi Corridor Consortium, organized to strengthen the ability of the four member community colleges to provide services in the areas of workforce, community and economic development. Its four significant areas of focus include manufacturing, health care, educational attainment and minority business development. Other than a relationship among the four community colleges, ICC relies on a multitude of partnerships with business/industry, educational institutions, economic development organizations, various governmental agencies, communities, investors and others. In its 63-plus-year history, thousands of students have experienced ICC, and their successes demonstrate that “the best start here!”

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The Fulton Family Medical Center

Medical Care in Itawamba County treating you like family Take a closer look at two of the many health care facilities located in Itawamba County.

Fulton Family Medical Center Unlike many medical facilities with boundaries, restrictions and age limits, Fulton Family Medical Center, located on Hospital Road in Fulton, is the medical clinic one never outgrows. The facility is filled with modern technology and staffed by a highly-trained, board-certified nurse practitioner and skilled medical staff, providing patient-centered care that views each person as an individual, not a number. They take the time

to truly get to know each and every person and treat them as they would a family member. As a result, patients receive professional, comprehensive, relationship-based health care — the way it once was when the family doctor made house calls. From toddlers to seniors, Fulton Family Medical Clinic is a clinic a patient can keep for a lifetime. Their practitioner, Claire Northington, CFNP, is a native Itawambian with deep roots in the area. She earned advanced degrees and obtained specialized training, making the decision to come back and serve her community. While she could have chosen to work in larger cities with even

larger patient bases, she came to Fulton for a common purpose: to serve the residents who live and work in Itawamba County every day. A sample of the medical services offered at Fulton Family Medical Center includes child and adolescent medicine; women’s health care/ gynecology; adult medicine; geriatric medicine; physical exams for school, sports, work or insurance; and routine health checks for all members of the family. However, there’s definitely more to this thriving clinic’s success story. Unlike medical clinics of the past, Fulton Family Medical Center offers patients the opportunity to undergo many

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services previously offered exclusively at hospitals. Access to a laboratory and radiology services are just two of the medical conveniences patients enjoy. Should patients require a specialist or hospitalization, the clinic is affiliated with the Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center. Fulton Family Medical Center is part of an organization that is known for promotion of personal and professional growth among employees and for its generosity in giving back to others. Each staff member strives to create an environment that promotes integrity and diversity and possesses a strong sense of community. Besides the commitment to providing medical care, the staff is active in school, civic and charitable endeavors. Just one example of the clinic’s interest in giving back to the community is the commitment to provide annual sports physicals to student athletes at Itawamba Agricultural High School. Whenever a community need is presented, the staff does whatever it takes to lend a helping hand in the donation of their time, talents or monetary gifts. Northington summed up the true heart and mission of Fulton Family Medical Center when she stated, “Being the health care provider of

choice is really a very simple concept. Patient care is my top priority and the top priority of this organization. I have high standards for myself and expect the same from everyone at the clinic. I want every patient to receive the same level of care that I would want for myself or any member of my family. That is what I truly believe makes us successful.”

North Mississippi Medical Center North Mississippi Medical Center, a 650-bed regional referral center in Tupelo, is the largest hospital in Mississippi and the largest nonmetropolitan hospital in America. Area residents have access to a medical staff representing more than 40 medical specialties, including family medicine, infectious disease, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, pulmonology, rheumatology, neurosurgery, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, cardiology, digestive health and others. The Tupelo campus includes the Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Center for Digestive Health, Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Diabetes Treatment Center, Heart Institute, Women’s Hospital, Breast Care Center and other specialized services.

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NMMC-Tupelo is designated as a Level II trauma center by the Mississippi State Department of Health. To receive this designation, facilities must offer a full range of trauma capabilities, including an emergency department, a full-service surgical suite, an intensive care unit and diagnostic imaging, as well as make a commitment to consistently meet national guidelines or standards in caring for trauma patients. Services offered in Itawamba County are provided by the Fulton Medical Clinic, located at 1 Medical Park Drive in Fulton. The providers are Ray Arriola, M.D.; Billy Collum, M.D.; Charles Kelly, D.O.; Leita Stark, FNP-BC; and Matt Taylor, FNP-BC. In addition to providing routine care for acute and chronic conditions, the Fulton clinic offers EKG, lab, minor procedures, nebulizer/pulmonary treatments, sonograms, X-ray, spirometry, DOT drug screens and physicals (certified collectors), pap smears/breast exams, and sports physicals. NMMC Home Health and Hospice has a branch office in Fulton and provides services throughout Itawamba County. NMMC Home Health allows patients to remain in their home and familiar surroundings with family members participating in their care. The home health staff follows your physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orders and communicates closely with your physician as needs arise. Technology has developed to the point where almost any service available in a hospital can be delivered in the home setting with some modification. The Home Health team includes registered nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, social workers, certified home health aides, a dietitian and a chaplain. NMMC Hospice is a specialized program of care, emphasizing the management of pain and other symptoms (including psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs) associated with terminal illness. The hospice staff provides help for family as well as the patient. NMMC Hospice provides 24-hour nursing on-call support; personal care assistance; compassionate,

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quality health care that enables patients to remain at home with their families; counseling to help a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family cope with terminal illness; pastoral support for spiritual care; continuous care in crisis situations; prescription medication coverage related to terminal illness, with emphasis on pain management; medical equipment and supplies as needed for comfort; volunteer services including compassion, friendly visiting and running errands; respite care; and bereavement care for 13 months to ease grief and transition.

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Itawamba County Attractions a wide variety for visitors and residents alike

tawamba County is located in the scenic northeastern hills of Mississippi. From the rugged hills of the eastern part of the county to the rolling terrain west of the Tombigbee River, Itawamba County has a wide variety of attractions — from museums and libraries to parks and scenic sites, Itawamba County has it all!

The Jamie Whitten Historical Center Complex Designed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District, the center includes an interesting museum with exhibits created by several federal agencies involved in the economic development of Mississippi’s beautiful hill country. Several of the exhibits are multimedia displays, and many illustrate the rich history and heritage of this area. The historical center also includes a modern auditorium and a large covered terrace overlooking the beautiful Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. There is a gift shop area featuring regional books and other unique gift items. In addition to the

museum there are picnic pavilions, nature trails, a boat ramp, paved volleyball and basketball courts, a fishing pier, and a large state-of-the-art camping area in the beautiful woods.

The Natchez Trace Parkway The 444-mile Natchez Trace Parkway commemorates an ancient trail used by animals and people that connected southern portions of the Mississippi River to salt licks in today’s central Tennessee. During the 18th and 19th centuries, this ancient road was used by travelers on their journeys to and from Natchez to middle Tennessee. Today, visitors can experience this National Scenic Byway and All-American Road through driving, hiking, biking, horseback riding and camping. The Natchez Trace Parkway runs through northwestern Itawamba County and includes such local historic and scenic sites as Twenty Mile Overlook, Donnavan Slough and Pharr Mounds.

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The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway is located in the Mobile District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It joins the Tennessee River in northeastern Mississippi with the old Tombigbee River near Amory in Monroe County. The waterway is 234 miles long and runs from Yellow Creek Port near Pickwick Lake through the entire length of Itawamba County north to south and on to Demopolis, Alabama. The waterway has 10 lakes, formed from 10 locks and dams that allow for a The Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway

shorter navigational route from the interior United States to the Gulf of Mexico. This scenic waterway provides excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, picnicking, swimming and camping.

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Historic Bonds House Museum Located at the corner of Church Street and Museum Drive in Mantachie is Historic Bonds House. Built circa 1895 by Mantachie merchant and postmaster James Andrew Bonds, this historic structure serves as the county’s museum of history. Housed here are several archives rooms, including the Delmus C. Harden Archives, the George Washington Owens Archives, the Ruth Boren Sheffield Archives and the James Grissom Archives. The building houses artifacts from the early 1800s through the 20th century and is maintained by the Itawamba Historical Society. For more information, visit www.itawambahistory.org.

The George Poteet History Center The George Poteet History Center, a state-of-the-art, 2,400-squarefoot facility located at the corner of Church Street and Museum Drive in Mantachie, houses the Itawamba Historical Society’s Gordon McFerrin Auditorium. Also located in this facility are the society’s general offices and the Gaither Spradling Research Library. The library’s holdings include more than 1,600 volumes of research material devoted not only to Itawamba County, but most all Southern states as well. The society subscribes to more than 30 regional genealogical publications. The library’s collections also include general history and general genealogical areas a large microform collection, archival materials and family history files. Each year, family researchers from across the United States visit the center. For more information, visit www.itawambahistory.org.

Midway Marina Midway Marina is located on the beautiful Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Fulton. This full-service marina offers covered slips up to 70 feet. Liveaboards are accepted. Diesel and gas, Tenn-Tom charts, and Tennessee River charts are for sale. Services include courtesy cars for transient boaters, laundromat, showers, free cable television and wireless Internet access throughout the marina, free water, prop repair, boat lift, towing, and pump out. There is unlimited space for transient boaters. For more information visit www.midwayonthetenntom.com.

Beans Ferry Pottery Pottery has been a part of Itawamba County’s heritage since the 1800s, when at least a dozen pottery operations were in business. Today Beans Ferry Pottery continues this rich artistic tradition. Established in 1987 by Keith Carpenter, works from this studio are prized in collections. The studio has been featured in Southern Living magazine. Carpenter brings all of his talents and abilities as well as great passion in creating the work produced at his studio. Some of the finest stoneware wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery in the United States is found in this unique studio south of Fulton. For more information visit www.beansferrypottery.net.

Fulton Tenn-Tom Trails This is a 2.2-mile paved trail for joggers, walkers and bicyclists along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Fulton. The south trail (0.9 miles) runs atop the waterway levee south from West Main Street to the Fulton Lock and Dam. The north trail (1.3 miles) run atop the waterway levee, then veers northeastward, crossing Cummings Creek, then up a hill to the Jamie Whitten Historical Center entrance off John E. Rankin Scenic Highway. The trails feature a paved surface, rest stops with park benches and full lighting. Offering panaromic views of the waterway, the main parking area

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The National Underground Railroad Bicycle Route (Photo by Dennis Coello; courtesy of Adventure Cycling Association)

is located at the intersection of West Main Street and Access Road.

The National Underground Railroad Bicycle Route Exploring the route to freedom, the history of a remarkable period comes alive as bicyclists pedal along the corridor that traces the Underground Railroad route from the Deep South to Canada. The Underground Railroad was a network of clandestine routes by which slaves attempted to escape for many years before and during the Civil War. The bicycle route runs through the entire county east of the Tombigbee River, following the old riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s course. From the rich agricultural bottomlands in southern Itawamba to the rugged

hills along the northern border of the county, this is definitely a scenic route. For more information visit the Adventure Cycling Organization website at www.adventurecycling.org.

Barnyard Mudboggers Located at 3751 Joe Wheeler Brown Road north of Fulton, Barnyard Mudboggers offers 715 acres of hills, trails, mud and camping fun for the entire family. They offer more than 60 seemingly endless trails for dune buggies, rock crawlers, jeeps, trucks, four-wheelers and dirt bikes. There are several mud holes to play in and countless hills to climb. There are trails for beginning riders as well as the more experienced off-road driver. Bring your camper or tent and

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spend the weekend! For more information, visit www.barnyardmudboggers.com.

Itawamba Community College Itawamba Community College is a state-ofthe-art educational facility in Fulton. Located on the beautiful campus are the 3,500-seat Davis Events Center, the sports stadium and the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center. During the year special concerts and sports events are housed in the Davis Events Center. The W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center includes an auditorium and art gallery. Plays, musicals, concert events, sporting events and regular gallery showings are held in this excellent facility.

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Pratt Memorial Library The Pratt Memorial Library, located at the corner of Cedar and South Cummings streets in Fulton, is a part of the Lee-Itawamba Library system. Located in this facility is the Mississippi Room, featuring volumes dedicated to the history and heritage of Itawamba County. Also found in this special collection are archival photographs and other historical printed material. Local arts and crafts are displayed in the Mississippi Room. Special events are held throughout the year at Pratt Memorial Library, including the popular regular series Lunching With Books.

Festivals & Seasonal Events Special events and festivals are held yearround in Itawamba County. Featuring the best of Itawamba County food, arts and crafts, and entertainment, these festivals draw thousands of visitors each year. Stand By Your Grill BBQ Championship

This Kansas City BBQ Society-sanctioned state championship is held around the town square and the Jamie Whitten Historical Center complex in Fulton each August. It features some of the nation’s best professional BBQ teams as well as amateur teams. A large arts and crafts festival is held on the Fulton town square in conjunction with the championship, where visitors can purchase unique arts and crafts, sample tasty Southern food, and enjoy lively entertainment at the Playgarden Park. For more information, visit www.itawamba.com/bbq.

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Mantachie Fest is held each April at the Mantachie Town Park. One of the largest festivals in the county, the event includes a giant arts and crafts market, carnival rides, tasty food. and great music. Itawamba Farmers Market

The Itawamba Farmers Market is held each Friday afternoon, June through August, on Fulton’s historic town square. Featuring fresh homegrown vegetables and fruits from Itawamba County farms, the market is held under the ancient water oaks on the east side of the Itawamba County Courthouse. Other items for sale include home-canned jellies, jams and relishes as well as all sorts of pies, cakes and cookies. Holley Farm Fall Corn Maze Days

Family Fun on the Farm is held each autumn at the beautiful Holly family farm near the

Oakland Community. The Fall Corn Maze Days includes a 5-acre corn maze, a pumpkin patch, wagon rides along scenic Bull Mountain Creek, a barrel train, a playground area, a 30-foot super slide, farm animals, and an old fashioned country store stocked with many homemade goods. For more information visit www.holleyfarms.com. Ratliff Heritage Day

The annual Ratliff Heritage Day is held each summer in the Ratliff community of northwestern Itawamba County. This historic community’s festival includes a giant flea markets, good music and plenty of good food. Carolina Heritage Day

This annual event is usually held in September in the Carolina community, one of the earliestsettled regions of Itawamba County. It features living history displays, good food and music. The event is held at the Carolina Community Center on Carolina Road.

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As part of the Symphony Society’s mission to make arts education and entertainment available to all of Itawamba County, the society provides concerts to the citizens of Itawamba County on an annual basis. For more information, visit www.itawambasymphonysociety.org. The Itawamba County Firecracker Festival

Itawamba County celebrates American Independence with its annual Firecracker Festival. The festival is held during the Fourth of July weekend on the campus of Itawamba Community College near the TennesseeTombigbee Waterway. With plenty of good music and tasty food, the festival ends with a giant fireworks display.

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Carolina Thespians community theatre in the beautiful itawamba county countryside

t one time, scores of community schools dotted the Itawamba County countryside. These community schools were not only educational institutions, but community centers as well. At these schools, many community events were held, including box suppers, pageants, candidate speakings and plays. One of the most popular events during the early 1900s in Itawamba County was the Chautauqua, an adult education movement highly popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Chautauqua expanded and spread throughout rural America until about 1930, bringing entertainment and culture to the whole community, including teachers, musicians, entertainers and preachers. Old editions of the Itawamba County News have Chautauqua advertisements promoting these events. By the 1950s many of Itawamba County’s community schools were closed, victims of school consolidation. One such was the Carolina School in southwestern Itawamba County. The school closed during 1958 and was rented to various commercial enterprises over the years until 1969, when the Carolina Rural Community Development Council occupied the building. Carolina is one of the more historic areas of the county, settled during the 1830s by hardy pioneers from the Edgefield and Newberry districts of South Carolina. And many of the participants in the Carolina Rural Community Development Council — and their theatrical productions — are direct descendants of those founding settlers. Over the years, Carolina has developed into one of the more active councils in the county. Displaying the motto of “where neighbors are friends,” thanks to the council, the halls of

Carolina School are once again filled with friends and neighbors during meetings and many special events. Of those special events, perhaps the community theatre productions and music jam sessions are the most unique. Community theatre enriches the lives of those who take an active role in the productions, as well as the friends and neighbors in the community who benefit from the productions. As with most community theatres, on both sides of the footlights, those involved either as participants or viewers represent a diversity of age, culture and life experiences. Among the many volunteers who take part in the Carolina productions are Julia Bickerstaff, Billy Joe Tackett, Guy W. Pettit, Michael Bethay and Thomas Conwill. According to Bickerstaff, their productions could not be held without help and support from the community. “It takes a lot of hard work to produce a community production, and everything we do there involves lots of volunteers,” she says. All the costumes are made by production volunteers, as are the set constructions. Even the live music is provided by area citizens. All the plays are original and written by Bickerstaff. The first original play, Hillbilly Heartache, was produced during 2005. Since that first play, the response to the community theatrical productions has grown by leaps and bounds. The annual Hee Haw musical and comedy production has proved to be one of the most popular events at the center. “We are now getting a regional audience, with people coming from areas all across the region,” says Guy Pettit. “Our productions always have a packed auditorium.”

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There is always tasty food provided at each theatrical production in a dining area adjacent to the auditorium. With such excellent fare as grilled hamburgers, barbecue and plenty of homemade desserts, including some of the tastiest old fashioned tea cakes, many in the audience enjoy a good meal before the production. All the proceeds of the productions go back into the Carolina community center. Many areas of the historic school have been restored, and many projects are being planned. As with those first settlers who came to the community during the founding days of Itawamba County, the hardworking volunteers of the Carolina Rural Community Development Council have a strong sense of appreciation for their community. And that important quality is making Carolina community theatrical productions a resounding success. Theatre volunteers: Julia Bicketstaff, Michael Bethay, Billy Joe Tackett and Guy W. Pettit in the auditorium

Get It Here council implements new shop at home campaign for itawamba county

he Itawamba County Development Council has begun a new campaign promoting the idea of more local citizens shopping locally. Shopping local has a positive impact on the local economy, with many direct and indirect benefits. When we purchase at locally owned business, more money remains in the community, because locally owned businesses often purchase from other local businesses and service providers. Nonprofits often receive greater support from local business owners — sometimes as much as 350 percent more money — than they do from non-local businesses. It is our locally owned businesses that buy ads for school annuals, donate to local charities and take part in local fundraisers. These business owners are a friends and neighbors. Locally owned businesses reflect the unique character of our community. When people go on vacation they generally seek out destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just anyplace. And they buy in stores unique to that place. Locally owned businesses are our largest employers nationally. According to Greg Deakle, Itawamba County Development Council director, if we spend our money at a locally owned store, then those local folks spend their money locally as well. This can have a snowball effect. When that happens eight times, then for every $100 we spend in Itawamba

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County, $145 winds up being spent before it leaves the county. “Spending money in another community can actually affect the unemployment rate,” says Deakle. “Spending money here in Itawamba County encourages our local businesses to grow and hire more people — and they need to stay open longer.” With additional sales tax revenue, the county and towns are more able to provide necessary services at a cheaper rate and are more able to lower taxes. The more we can find here and buy here in Itawamba County, the better we make the community and the more opportunity Itawambians have to work here and not drive to Tupelo or move to Memphis or Birmingham for a job. The council is currently working on a strategy to promote shopping locally. With a theme of “I Get It,” the council is striving to bring attention to the importance of shopping locally. The campaign should be in full swing by the beginning of the 2012 holiday shopping season.

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Davis Ford Sales a good neighbor for 48 years

uster Davis was born and reared near Bay Springs in neighboring Tishomingo County, and before moving to Itawamba County he was a state grand slam winning basketball coach, having coached at Kossuth, Thrasher and Belmont. Invited by ICC president John Sherman Crubaugh to be the basketball coach at the college in Fulton, Davis moved his family here in 1962 and on March 15, 1964, formed Davis Ford Sales. Using his strategic coaching skills in the business world enabled him to transform the enterprise into a Mississippi business success story. From the days when Davis Ford Sales was located in the old Earnest Furniture Company building, just west of the town square on Main, to his current Main Street location just a few blocks west, adjacent to Itawamba Community College and near the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, the dealership has become a Fulton business landmark. Davis Ford Sales is the oldest Ford dealership in northeast Mississippi, while very few towns in the nation the size of Fulton continue to have a local dealership. Davis Ford Sales serves a three-state region (Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee). Repeat customers play an important role in the success of the business. “We sell quite a few autos to former residents who now live in other areas,” Davis says. “It is an honor to get their business.” Davis Ford Sales is more than just a county business — Davis Ford Sales is a good neighbor, helping organizations and other entities enhance the quality of life in the county. Davis himself is no stranger to public service. He served as the volunteer director of the Itawamba County Development Council for several years and was the regional director of the Appalachian Regional Commission for four years — with his work encompassing a 24-county area in Mississippi. www.itawamba.com

He has been an ardent support of the Regional Rehab Center in Tupelo, serving all of northeastern Mississippi by providing services in the fields of audiology, speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy to those in need. Since the opening of the Davis Events Center on the ICC campus in Fulton, the annual concert series, produced by Davis, has generated more than $50,000 in funds for the organization each year. Davis has recently been heavily involved with Itawamba County in developing a Tammy Wynette Memorial Park in Tremont that has the possibility of bringing tourists into the county from all across the nation. Over the years Davis Ford Sales has won numerous industry awards, including receiving the coveted Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award during 12 years of 13, given to only those dealerships displaying the highest dedication to customer sales satisfaction. This award is reserved for only the best of the best. With 2012 marking the 48th anniversary of the founding of Davis Ford Sales, the business is working diligently to meet the needs of the future. And for those 48 years in Itawamba County, Davis Ford sales is not only a local success story â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it is simply a good business being a good neighbor.

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Municipal Profiles meet the neighbors

Fulton The city of Fulton was established in 1837 when it was named as the site of county government. It is one of the oldest incorporated cities in Northeast Mississippi. Located along U.S. Highway 78 and State Highway 25, the city is home to Itawamba Community College, one of the fastest-growing community colleges in Mississippi. The Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway serves as the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s western boundary. Fulton is home to several industries, including B&B Concrete, Ferguson Enterprises, Homan Forest, Homan Wood, Max Home, MidAmerican Hardwoods, Mueller Copper Fittings, Mueller Copper Tube, Mueller Packaging, North Mississippi Rail Services, PSP/Monotech Industries, Spiral Fab, Tombigbee Lumber and Tri-State Lumber. The Fulton Playgarden Park is a popular attraction on the town square. This multi-purpose park features a playground, water features and park pavilion. Fulton is considered the home of jazz great Jimmie Lunceford, and a Mississippi Blues Trail marker honors him on the town square. Fulton is served by three banks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BancorpSouth, Trustmark and First American National Bank. The current population of Fulton is 3,961.

Mantachie The town of Mantachie is the center of an ideal rural community. Located in northwestern Itawamba County along state highways 363 and 371, the area was settled during the 1830s, and by the 1850s the village of Center Star was created (near Center Star Cemetery in presentday Mantachie). By the 1880s the community was known as Lone Star, with the name being

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changed to Mantachie by 1900. The town was incorporated during 1903. Mantachie is home to The Itawamba County Historical Society. In Mantachie, the Historical Society operates both the Historic Bonds House Museum and The George Poteet History Center. The town is home to several industrial enterprises, including Tombigbee Tooling, Dillard Supply Company, Pro-Tool, Inc., Southeastern Sample and Town House Home Furnishings. Mantachie is also home to the Northeast Mississippi Natural Gas, serving a large region. The town has witnessed healthy growth during the past two decades, with the current population being 1,144. Two banks serve the town â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BancorpSouth and Farmers & Merchants Bank. The Mantachie Area Promoter is published in Mantachie.

Tremont The town of Tremont is located in the eastern section of the county west of the Alabama state line along state highways 23 and 178. The area was settled during the 1830s, with the Tremont post office being created before 1850. Tremont is home to several industries and businesses, including Atlas Manufacturing and Tremont Floral Supplies. Tremont is also considered the home of country music legend Tammy Wynette, who was born just north of Tremont in the Bounds Community. She attended school at Tremont. A Mississippi Country Music Trail marker honoring Wynette is located in Tremont; the town is also the future site of the Tammy Wynette Memorial Park. The current population of Tremont is 465.

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Itawamba Community College................... 7

Bancorp South....................................... 26

It awamba County Board of Supervisors..................... 16, 17

B & B Concrete Co, Inc............................ 8 Sh eila’s Flowers and Gifts / Bliss Boutique.................................... 27

Java Grande / Sparkles Auto Bath.......... 13

CarePlus Fulton Family Medical Center..... 15

KC Construction..................................... 13

Carl’s Cleaners...................................... 13

Kwik Sak................................................ 5

Ca rol Horne Tommy Morgan, Inc. Realtors............. 26

Landtree, LLC........................................... 8

The City of Fulton................................... 23

Mantachie Rural Health Care, Inc............ 15

Davis Ford Sales Inc............................... 25

MAX Home........................................... 14

Days Inn................................................. 2

Mr . C’s Custom Truck & Auto, Inc........ Inside Front Cover

Dorsey Food Mart.................................. 13 First American National Bank.................. 24 F L Crane & Sons, Inc............................. 26 Food Giant..................... Inside Front Cover Franks, Franks & Jarrell, P.A.................... 13 Fulton Home Center................................. 4 Fulton Insurance Incorporated.................. 12 Fulton Veterinary Clinic........................... 12

Jesco, Inc................................................ 1

Mantachie Printing & Marketing, LLC....... 19

No rtheast Mississippi Natural Gas District................ Inside Front Cover No rth Mississippi Medical Clinics Fulton Medical Clinic........................ 27 Rileys Building Supplies, Inc.................... 20 S n elling Staffing Services..................... Inside Front Cover S & W Pharmacy and Gifts..................... 12

Gi lmore Memorial Regional Medical Center................................. 14

Tombigbee Tooling, Inc........................... 26

Th e Harris Ins. Agency Inc. - State Farm................................ 24

Trustmark Bank................ Inside Front Cover

Holiday Inn Express............................... 20 Homer’s Barbeque................................. 13

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Membership Director y alphabetical listing A Advanced Screening Solutions

Bliss Boutique

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Downtown Floral & Company

Fulton Insurance Company

Itawamba Investments, Inc.

Edward Pearson 623 W Main St. Ste. 1 Tupelo MS 38801 662-205-4439 Drug & Alcohol Testing and Screening

Shannon Graham 802 E Main St. Fulton MS 38843 662-401-6125 blissboutique1@hotmail. com Retail

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Bob Steele’s Flower & Gifts Karen Shotts PO Box 281 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-4621 Flower Shop

Clay RCDC

Doyle Davis & Sons

Fulton Rehab Services PA

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John Coggin 151 Coggin Blaylock Rd. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3161 Food

American Flooring, Inc.

Burger King

Comcast Cablevision

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Jim Crestman 119 Executive Dr. Saltillo MS 38870 662-869-2970 jim@americanflooringinc. com Flooring

American General Life & Accident Butch Palmer 60164 Hadaway Rd. Smithville MS 38870 662-842-2293 daabutcher@hotmail. com Insurance

Amoco Service Station Billy Joe South 601 W Main St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-9534 bp_amoco@hotmail. com Service Station

An Affair To Remember

Patti Bennett 600 S Adams St. Fulton MS 38843 662-231-9961 www .anaffairtorememberinc. com On Line Retail

Anchor Club

Tilda Bouchillon Fulton MS 38843 662-862-8039 tmbouchillon@iccms.edu Clubs/Organizations

Anytime Fitness

Nathan or Joel Ward 104 Mueller Brass Rd. Fulton MS 38843 fultonms@anytimefitness. com www .anytimefitness. com Fitness

ASI Alarm Securities, Inc. Tom Massengill 105 W Main St. New Albany MS 38652 662-534-4987 heather@asitelecom. com Security Systems

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David Brevard PO Box 407 Tupelo, MS 38801 662-842-6312 jbryson@bbconcrete. com Concrete/Ready Mix

B&M Paving

Mark Brown 3418 Harden’s Chapel Rd. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3594 cbm@nexband. com Paving

Bancorpsouth

Larry Pate PO Box 309 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3195 larry.pate@bxs. com Bank

Bancorpsouth

Tina Cox PO Box 8 Mantachie MS 38855 662-282-4235 tina.harris@bxs. com Bank

Carolyn Winsett 1506 S Adams St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-2822 tbraley1009@yahoo. com Fast Food

C C Spire

Tim Long 300 S Spring St. Tupelo MS 38804 662-871-4388 mlong@cspire. com Wireless Telephone

C&P Auto Parts

Chip Prestage 103 N Clifton St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3171 napa@nexband. com Automotive Parts

C&W Trailers

Wayne Cleveland 230 Industrial Park Dr. Golden MS 38847 662-585-3146 cwtrailers@nexband. com Industry

Carl’s Cleaners Thomas Mackey 119 S Gaither St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3261 Dry Cleaners

Carol Horne, Tommy Morgan Realtors Carol Horne 210 E Main St. Tupelo MS 38804 662-321-2204 carol@tmhomes. com Real Estate

Carolina RCDC

Thomas Conwill 2925 Carolina Rd. Nettleton MS 38858 662-963-2748 taconwill@netscape. com Rural Development

Cash Title Exchange & Check Depot Luke Montgomery 402 S Adams St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-6900 lukem@meincorp. com Check Cashing Services

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David Rumbarger PO Box A Tupelo MS 38802 662-842-4521 drumbarger@cdfms.org Community Development

Charleston Gardens Eric Holland 804 South Adans Street Fulton MS 38843 662-862-2465 Assited Living

Chatham, Inc.

Brad Chatham 111 Meadows St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-7386 jbradchatham@hotmail. com Construction

Paul Walker 213 W Wiygul St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-4929 cityhall@intop.net Cities and Towns

William House 47 Steele Rd. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-4877 Rural Development

Richard Davis 1212 S Adams St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-4939 Construction

Pete Clark PO Box 1544 Tupelo MS 38802 662-842-5625 Cable Companies

Comfort Inn

Carolyn Moss 1190 N. Gloster St. Tupelo MS 38804 662-842-5100 comfortinn-tupelo@netbci. com www . comfortinn. com/hotel/ms408 Hotel

Community Enterprises, Inc. Diane Powel PO Box 909 Tupelo MS 38802 662-840-2365 Real Estate

Larry Quinn 709 S Adams St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-7828 quinn@nexband. com Home Healthcare Equipment

Cook Coggin Engineers Carrson Neal PO Box 1526 Tupelo MS 38802 662-842-7381 carrson@cookcoggin. com Engineering

Crossroads Baptist Church Derrek Abbott PO Box 125 Fulton MS 38843 662-397-6381 Church

Electric & Machine Services

Fulton Telephone Company

Harden Patterson 3893 Cliff Gookin Blvd. Tupelo MS 38803 662-842-2807 paige@electricandmachine. com Electric Motor Repair and Sales

Chip Crane PO Box 428 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-2172 ccrane@flcrane. com Industry

Farm Bureau Ins.

Mackey Wade PO Box 98 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-9340 macky.wade@sfbcic. com Insurance

Ferguson Enterprises

Greg Cannon 1504 Sandlin Rd. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-5367 greg.cannon@ferguson. com Industry

Davis Ford

Buster Davis PO Box 8 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3711 busterd@intop.net Automobiles

Days Inn

Viren Patel 1603 S. Adams St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-7171 Patelvip79@yahoo. com Motel

Digby Dental Care

Jason Digby 101 W Main St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-6815 digbydentalcare@aol. com www .digbydentalcare.net Dentist

Dorsey Food Mart Tim Gillentine 3130 Hwy 178 W Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3851 gillentine@yahoo. com Grocery Store

Rudy Dossett PO Box 649 Tupelo MS 38801 662-842-4162 dossett4@dixie-net. com Automobiles

Deborah Coleman 1133 E Main St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-9575 bettybop_47@yahoo. com Restaurant

First American National Bank Tommy Chamblee PO Box 99 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-2333 tommyc@fanb.net Bank

Food Giant

David Holcomb/Walter Harper 1401 S Adams St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3611 davidholcomb@foodgiant. com Grocery Store

Franks, Franks & Jarrell Gary Franks PO Box 355 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-4967 grfranks@ffjcpa. com CPA

Fulton Family Medical Clinic Amy Brown #1 Medical Park Dr. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-5200 Healthcare

Fulton Home Center

Kenny Petre PO Box 758 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3355 ken@itawambainvestments. com Investments

Beth Craft 1110 S Adama St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-4101 fultonrehab@nexband. com Physical Therapy Steven Staub PO Box 789 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3121 stevens@jescoinc.net Clubs/Organizations

Firehouse 178 Fish & Steak D

Steve Gregory PO Box 639 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3111 steveg@fultoninsurance.net Insurance

Linda Enlow 2007 S Adams St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3638 Clubs/Organizations

F F.L. Crane & Sons

Complete Home Health Care

Dossett Big 4

Kevin Knight 200 W. Main St Fulton MS 38843 662-862-7673 dfc@dfcfulton. com Flower Shop

Ann Miller PO Box 121 Tremont MS 38843 662-652-3330 amiller@mississippi.org Welcome Center

J J’s Grill & Catering Service

Johnnie Ware 123 Calvert Drive Tupelo MS 38803 662-841-1779 Catering

Jerry McGee PO Box 1519 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-5001 jmcgee@nexband. com Telephone

Jesco, Inc.

Fulton Veterinary Clinic, Inc. Doug Thrash 104 Harden’s Chapel Rd. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-2943 Veterinarian

Jerry Stubblefield PO Box 789 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3121 jerrys@jescoinc.net Industry

K Kline Mechanical Systems, Inc.

Thomas. H Kline PO Box 121 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-9288 kbennett@klinemechanical. com Heating & Air Contractor

G Gann Excavating Inc.

Greg Gann 205 E Owens St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3521 greggann@nexband. com Excavating and Contractors

Kwik-Sak-Montgomery Enterprises Luke Montgomery PO Box 595 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-2758 lukem@meincorp. com Convience Store

Gilmore Memorial Dwayne Blaylock 1105 Earl Frye Blvd. Amory MS 38821 662-256-7111 Healthcare

L Landscape Services, Inc.

H Holiday Inn Express & Suites John Patterson 1505 S Adams St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-5505 Lodging

Pete Polland III 4239 Westside Dr. Tupelo MS 38801 662-680-9800 ppiii@comcast.net Landscape Service

LeeAnn’s Ladie’s & Children’s Wear Frank Critz 102 N Cummings St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3641 none Retail

Homer’s Restaurant

Linda S. Holmes 1409 S Adams St. Fulton MS 38843 662-279-3130 holmes.janes55@yahoo. com Restaurant

Lighthouse Web Designs

Houston RCDC

Richelle Anderson 142 Cherry Hill Dr. Saltillo MS 38866 662-553-4777 richelle@lighthousewebdesigns. com www .lighthousewebdesigns. com Web Designer

I Itawamba Community College

Lori Basham, Attorney at Law

Joey Hood 12795 Hwy 371 Marietta MS 38856 662-322-4848 Rural Development

David Cole 602 W Hill St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-8001 dccole@iccms.edu College

Itawamba County Times

Charlotte Wolfe 106 W Main St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3141 gaynell.jackson@journalinc. com Newspaper

Lori Nail Basham PO Box 1726 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-6633 lawoffice@nexband. com Attorney

Los Compadres Mexican Rest. Luis Cabral 410 Interchange Dr. Box 14 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-4674 Restaurant

Brenda Childers 208 E Main St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-5774 Home Furnishings

www.itawamba.com

M Mantachie Printing and Area PromoterRobert Rieves Guyton Hinds 250 Lollar Circle Mantachie MS 38855 662-282-7625 areapromoter@yahoo. com Printing

Mantachie Rural Health Care, Inc. Missy Sheffield 5861 Hwy. 363 Mantachie MS 38855 662-282-4226 mlsheffield2003@yahoo. com Healthcare

Marquis Dental Center

George Marquis PO Box 429 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-7434 marquisdentalcenter@gmail. com Dentist

MAX Home, LLC Larry Gentry 101 Max Place Fulton MS 38843 662-862-9966 ltg@maxhome.us Industry

McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Stephen McNeece PO Box 458 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3155 Funeral Home

Morgan Moving & Storage Steve Morgan PO Box 419 Booneville MS 38829 662-728-9483 smorgan@mmoving. com Movers

Mr. C’s Custom Truck & Auto Gary Loague 101 Martin Rd. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-5868 Autobody and Collision Services

Ms.Lori Nail Basham 117 S Gaither St. P.O. Box 1726 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-6633 loribasham@nexband. com Attorney

MS Railway Cooperative, Inc. Bud Reeves PO Box 476 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-2125 Railroad

Mueller Copper Fittings Dewight King 1033 Spring St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-1713 Industry

Mueller Copper Tube Norm Lebel 400 Mueller Road Fulton MS 38843 662-862-7100 Industry

N Naden’s Janitorial Service The Meadows James Holland 1905 South Adams Fulton MS 38843 662-862-2165 kmckay@ www.themeadowsoffulton.com The Meadows is North Mississippi’s best rehabilitation and residential living center. Our patients receive the rehabilitation and nursing services they require while enjoying an elegant and contemporary atmosphere to rest and recuperate. Nursing Home

Midway Marina, Inc.

Jim Naden 409 S Pinehurst St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-4609 Janitorial

NESCO

Joe Fowler PO Box 1484 Tupelo MS 38802 662-840-4750 jfowler@nescoelectric. com Lighting

Nolan Brothers of Fulton, LLC Kevin Nolan 100 Access Rd. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-5747 nolanbrothersfulton@gmail. com Automobiles

Ginger Conner 641 Joe Wheeler Brown Rd. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-7306 midway@nexband. com www .midwayonthetenntom. com Marinas

North MS Rail Services

Midway Marine

Northeast MS Daily Journal

Guy Conner 5130 Hwy. 178 W Fulton MS 38843 662-862-7711 sales@midwaymarine. com www .midwaymarine. com Boats

Modern Woodmen of America Wayne Averitt 704 N. Gloster St. Ste. 2C Tupelo MS 38804 662-871-9235 jerry.w.averett.jr@mwarep.org Investments

Momentum Consulting

Hilary Hamblin 226 Colt Lane Guntown MS 38849 662-365-1156 hilarycadvertising@momentum. com Marketing Consultant

Jeremy Funderburk 173 CR 78 Golden MS 38847 662-454-0246 northmsrail@yahoo. com Railroad Clay Foster PO Box 909 Tupelo MS 38802 662-842-2611 Newspaper

Northeast Natural Gas District Mike Horton PO Box 190 Mantachie MS 38855 662-282-4261 nmngd@yahoo. com Natural Gas

P Pepsi Beverages Company

Ed Houston 620 E. President Street Tupelo MS 38801 662-841-8750 george.houston@pepsico. com www .pepsico. com Beverages

Pie-Zons

Robinson & Associates

Stan Miller PO Box 1494 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-4000

Pilot Club

Patti Bennett 310 Virginia Dr. Fulton MS 38843 662-231-9961 patti@pattidavisbennett. com Clubs/Organizations

Pleasant Grove RCDC Larry Nichols 173 Pleasant Grove Rd. Nettleton MS 38858 662-963-2257 Rural Development

PPI, Inc.

Sheila Davis PO Box 4030 Tupelo MS 38803 662-680-4332 sheila@ppims. com Printing and Promotional

Pro Tool

David Pierce PO Box 99 Mantachie MS 38855 662-282-4419 Industry

Pryor & Morrow Architects Chris Morrow PO Box 167 Columbus MS 39703 662-327-8990 Architects

R Ratliff RCDC

John McFerrin 622 Old Town Road Baldwyn MS 38824 662-282-7143 Clubs/Organizations

Renasant Wealth Management Caley Chrismond PO Box 709, 209 Troy St Tupelo MS 38802 662-680-1103 cchrisdmond@renasant. com Investments

Rick’s BBQ and Catering Rick Leathers 403 E Main St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-4578 srabma@gmail. com Restaurant

Riley’s Building Supplies Lori Foote 501 W Main St. Fulton, MS 38843 662-862-3149 Second Location: Hwy. 371 Mantachie, MS 38855 662-282-4233 Building Supplies

River Pointe Condominiums Jason Wallace 905 West Main Street Fulton, MS 662-871-4766 www.riverpointefulton.com Recently built River Pointe Condominiums is located within walking distance of Itawamba Community College and the TennTom Waterway. We have two and three bedroom condominiums. Condominiums

Roadrunner Auto /Truck Service Center Michelle Morgan 301 Gray Lane Fulton MS 38843 662-862-5136 roadrunnertruckandtire@yahoo. com Auto Service Center

Itawamba County Development Council

Tom Robinson 201 S Spring St. Tupelo MS 38804 662-844-2654 tom@robinson-advertising. com Marketing Consultant

Ryan’s Well RCDC Verdi Dickens 689 Burnt Fields Rd. Fulton MS 38843 662-585-3222 Rural Development

S S.H.O.T.S Computers

Jerry Smith 1901 S. Adams St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3037 jerry@shotspc. com www .shotsps. com Computers

S & W Pharmacy

Trent Bennett 116 S Cummings St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-9025 swpharmace@nexband. com Pharmacy

Sands Motel

Nikhil Patel 603 E. Main St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3127 heavensenthotelier@hotmail. com www .sandsmotelfulton. com Motel

Senter Funeral Home Jonathan Deaton 707 S Adams St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3161 senter@nexband. com Funeral Home

SEO Spider Master, LLC Bob Wadley 102 Teton Circle Tupelo MS 38801 662-840-4969 bob@bobwadley. com Web Designer

Sheila’s Flowers & Gifts

Sheila Summerford 802 E. Main St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-9735 spiritbargains@yahoo. com Flower Shop

Smith Furniture

Howard Smith PO Box 36 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-7412 rolltide101@nexband. com Furniture

Snelling Staffing

Rhonda Chrestman 499 Gloster St. Village Tupelo MS 38801 662-842-1045 rhondag38801@yahoo. com Staffing

Snyder Media LLC - WFTA/WCNA Carey Snyder P.O. Box 7007 Tupelo MS 38802 662-842-7625 careysnyder@gmail. com Broadcasting

Sonic- Fulton #4389

Melissa Dunn 1614 S Adams St. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3000 store4389@sonicpartnernet. com Fast Food

Sparkle’s Auto Bath, Inc. Robin Gray 5421 Dorsey Evergreen Rd. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-9687 Car Wash

Sprint Print- SNAP of Tupelo Teresa Floyd 114 N Spring St. Tupelo MS 38804 662-841-9292 tfloyd@sprintprinttupelo. com Printing and Promotional

State Farm Insurance Lonnie Harris 101 Access Rd. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-9648 Insurance

Wade Umfress 975 White Springs Rd. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-5546 wadeu@nexband. com Surveying

W Wal-Mart

Susan Webb Design Resources, LLCSusan Webb Susan Webb Saltillo MS 38804 662-401-9189 susanwebbdesigns@gmail. com Interior Designer

T TEPA

John Lee PO Box 369 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3146 bthrasher@tombigbeeelectric. com Electric Companies

Tombigbee Tooling

Dewayne Thornton PO Box 280 Mantachie MS 38855 662-282-4273 dwayne@tombigbeetooling. com Industry

Total Eye Care Josh Hatfield PO Box 356 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-6727 Optometrist

Town of Mantachie

Jeff Butler PO Box 41 Mantachie MS 38855 662-282-7949 townofmantachie@yahoo. com Cities and Towns

Town of Tremont

Glyn Robinson PO Box 94 Tremont MS 38876 662-652-3366 contactbluebird@hotmail. com Cities and Towns

Tremont Dev. Group, Inc. Candace Petree 18943 Hwy. 23 N Tremont MS 38876 662-652-3337 Investments

Tremont Floral Supplies

BJ Canup 9985 Hwy. 178 Tremont MS 38876 662-652-3000 bjcanup@tremontfloral. com www .tremontfloral. com Wholesale Floral

Tremont Lions Club Glyn Robinson 56 Water Tank Rd. Tremont MS 38876 662-652-4121 Clubs/Organizations

Trustmark National Bank Angie Kinder PO Box 1489 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-9777 Bank

Tupelo Coca-Cola Bottling Works Buddy Long PO Box 1068 Tupelo MS 38802 662-842-1753 Beverages

U Umfess Land Surveying

Michelle Clifton 100 Interchange Dr. Fulton MS 38843 662-862-2143 Retail

Walton’s Greenhouse

Becky Walton 961 Cardsville Church Rd. Nettleton MS 38858 662-862-3399 waltongreenhouses@hotmail. com Greenhouse

Water Depot of Tupelo

Mo Harris 100 S Gloster St. Tupelo MS 38804 662-842-7102 moharris@waterdepotoftupelo. com Water

Weatheralls, Inc.

Mike Maynard PO box 87 Tupelo MS 38801 662-842-5282 mike@weatherallsinc. com Printing

West End Catering Company Bruce Parker 175 Poplar Springs Tupelo MS 38804 662-213-3663 westendcatering@comcast.net Catering

Wheeler Family Dentistry Ronald Wheeler PO Box 7 Fulton MS 38843 662-862-3060 Dentist

Wilburn Oil Company Jerry Wilburn PO Box 274 Tupelo MS 38802 662-842-4772 chuck@wilburnoil. com Bulk Oil

categorical listing Architects Pryor & Morrow Architects

662-327-8990

Assited Living Charleston Gardens 662-862-2465

Check Cashing Services Cash Title Exchange & Check Depot

662-862-6900

662-205-4439

Church Crossroads Baptist Church

Dry Cleaners Carl’s Cleaners

662-397-6381

Attorney Lori Basham, Attorney at Law

662-862-6633

Ms.Lori Nail Basham

Cities and Towns The City of Fulton

662-862-4929

662-862-6633

Town of Mantachie

Auto Service Center Roadrunner Auto / Truck Service Center

Town of Tremont

662-282-7949

662-862-5136

Autobody and Collision Services Mr. C’s Custom Truck & Auto

662-862-5868

Drug & Alcohol Testing and Screening Advanced Screening Solutions

662-652-3366

Clubs/Organizations Anchor Club 662-862-8039

662-862-3261

Electric Companies TEPA

662-862-3146

Electric Motor Repair and Sales Electric & Machine Services

662-842-2807

Engineering Cook Coggin Engineers

662-842-7381

Edelweiss Garden Club 662-862-3638

Fulton Rotary Club

Excavating and Contractors Gann Excavating Inc.

Automobiles Davis Ford

662-862-3121

Dossett Big 4

Ratliff RCDC

Fast Food Burger King

662-282-7143

662-862-2822

Nolan Brothers of Fulton, LLC

Tremont Lions Club

Sonic- Fulton #4389

662-862-3711 662-842-4162 662-862-5747

Automotive Parts C&P Auto Parts

662-862-3171

Bank Bancorpsouth 662-862-3195

Bancorpsouth 662-282-4235

First American National Bank 662-862-2333

Trustmark National Bank 662-862-9777

Beverages Pepsi Beverages Company

662-841-8750

Pilot Club

662-231-9961

662-652-4121

Community Development CDF

Flooring American Flooring, Inc.

662-842-4521

662-869-2970

Computers S.H.O.T.S Computers

Flower Shop Bob Steele’s Flower & Gifts

662-862-8001

Broadcasting Snyder Media LLC - WFTA/WCNA

662-842-6312

Condominiums

662-862-4455

Bulk Oil Wilburn Oil Company 662-842-4772

Cable Companies Comcast Cablevision

662-842-5625

Car Wash Sparkle’s Auto Bath, Inc.

662-862-9687

Catering J’s Grill & Catering Service 662-841-1779

West End Catering Company 662-213-3663

662-862-7673

Sheila’s Flowers & Gifts 662-862-9735

Food The Almond Box of Mississippi 662-862-3161

River Pointe Condominiums 662-871-4766 Recently built River Pointe Condominiums is located within walking distance of Itawamba Community College and the TennTom Waterway. We have two and three bedroom condominiums.

662-842-7625

Building Supplies Riley’s Building Supplies

662-862-4621

Downtown Floral & Company Concrete/Ready Mix B&B Concrete

662-842-1753

662-862-7711

662-862-3000

Fitness Anytime Fitness

662-862-3037

Construction Chatham, Inc. 662-862-7386

Doyle Davis & Sons

Robinson & Associates

Restaurant Firehouse 178 Fish & Steak

662-844-2654

662-862-9575

Motel Home Healthcare Equipment Complete Home Health Care 662-862-7828

Homer’s Restaurant

Days Inn

662-279-3130

662-862-7171

Los Compadres Mexican Rest.

Sands Motel

662-862-4674

662-862-3127

Pie-Zons

Hotel Comfort Inn

662-842-5100

662-862-4000

Movers Morgan Moving & Storage

Rick’s BBQ and Catering

662-728-9483

662-862-4578

Natural Gas Northeast Natural Gas District

Retail Bliss Boutique

Indusrty Pro Tool

662-282-4419

662-282-4261

Industry C&W Trailers 662-585-3146

F.L. Crane & Sons 662-862-2172

Ferguson Enterprises

662-862-3641

662-862-3141

Wal-Mart

Northeast MS Daily Journal 662-842-2611

Nursing Home

662-963-2748

Funeral Home McNeece-Morris Funeral Home

662-862-3155

Senter Funeral Home 662-862-3161

Furniture Smith Furniture

Clay RCDC

MAX Home, LLC

662-862-4877

662-862-9966

Houston RCDC

Mueller Copper Fittings

662-322-4848

662-862-1713

Mueller Copper Tube 662-862-7100

Tombigbee Tooling 662-282-4273

Insurance American General Life & Accident

662-842-2293

Farm Bureau Ins. 662-862-9340

662-862-2143

Rural Development Carolina RCDC

662-862-5367

Jesco, Inc.

662-401-6125

LeeAnn’s Ladie’s & Children’s Wear

Newspaper Itawamba County Times

662-862-3121

College Itawamba Community College

Tupelo Coca-Cola Bottling Works Boats Midway Marine

662-862-3521

Home Furnishings Fulton Home Center

662-862-5774

The Meadows 662-862-2165 Mississippi’s best rehabilitation and residential living center. Our patients receive the rehabilitation and nursing services they require while enjoying an elegant and contemporary atmosphere to rest and recuperate.

Pleasant Grove RCDC 662-963-2257

Ryan’s Well RCDC 662-585-3222

Security Systems ASI Alarm Securities, Inc. 662-534-4987

Service Station Amoco Service Station

On Line Retail An Affair To Remember

662-862-9534

662-231-9961

Fulton Insurance Company 662-862-3111

State Farm Insurance

662-862-6727

Interior Designer Susan Webb Design Resources, LLCSusan Webb

B&M Paving

662-401-9189

Investments Itawamba Investments, Inc.

662-862-3355

Modern Woodmen of America 662-871-9235

Renasant Wealth Management

Staffing Snelling Staffing

Optometrist Total Eye Care

662-862-9648

662-842-1045

Surveying Umfess Land Surveying

Paving 662-862-3594

662-862-5546

Pharmacy S & W Pharmacy

Telephone Fulton Telephone Company

662-862-9025

662-862-5001

Physical Therapy Fulton Rehab Services PA

Veterinarian Fulton Veterinary Clinic, Inc.

Printing Mantachie Printing and Area PromoterRobert Rieves

Water Water Depot of Tupelo

Weatheralls, Inc.

Web Designer Lighthouse Web Designs

662-862-2943

662-862-4101

662-680-1103

Tremont Dev. Group, Inc.

662-862-7412

662-652-3337

Greenhouse Walton’s Greenhouse

Janitorial Naden’s Janitorial Service

662-842-7102

662-282-7625

662-862-4939

662-862-3399

662-862-4609

662-842-5282

Convience Store Kwik-Sak-Montgomery Enterprises

Grocery Store Dorsey Food Mart

Landscape Service Landscape Services, Inc.

Printing and Promotional PPI, Inc.

SEO Spider Master, LLC

Sprint Print- SNAP of Tupelo

Welcome Center Itawamba Welcome Center

662-862-2758

662-862-3851

Food Giant

CPA Franks, Franks & Jarrell

662-862-3611

Dentist Digby Dental Care

662-862-5200

Marquis Dental Center

662-862-4967

662-862-6815 662-862-7434

Wheeler Family Dentistry 662-862-3060

662-680-9800

Healthcare Fulton Family Medical Clinic

Lighting NESCO

662-840-4750

662-553-4777

662-841-9292

662-652-3330

Railroad MS Railway Cooperative, Inc. 662-862-2125

Gilmore Memorial

Lodging Holiday Inn Express & Suites

662-862-5505

Mantachie Rural Health Care, Inc.

Marinas Midway Marina, Inc.

Real Estate Carol Horne, Tommy Morgan Realtors

662-256-7111 662-282-4226

662-862-7306

Heating & Air Contractor Kline Mechanical Systems, Inc. 662-862-9288

662-840-4969

662-680-4332

Wholesale Floral Tremont Floral Supplies

662-652-3351

North MS Rail Services 662-454-0246

Wireless Telephone C Spire

662-871-4388

662-321-2204

Marketing Consultant Momentum Consulting

Community Enterprises, Inc. 662-840-2365

662-365-1156

www.itawamba.com

More than just a pretty placeâ&#x20AC;Ś a prime location Itawamba County is located halfway between Memphis, Tenn., and Birmingham, Ala. Located on U.S. Highway 78 (future I-22) and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, more than 40 industries are already taking advantage of our prime location. With several industrial parks and the state-of-the-art Port Itawamba, Itawamba County is ready to help industry grow!