The Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen had a new look at its monthly meeting on Monday night. Steve Childress and Richard Cramer, who were elected to the board earlier this month, were sworn in by County Executive Jeff Huffman and took part in their first meeting. Jack Bomar, who was re-elected four a third four-year term, was also sworn in at the beginning of the … [Read more...] about Three aldermen sworn in at Munford board meeting
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Lagoon expansion, ‘Miss Sue’ retirement discussed at Munford Board meeting
The Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday night to continue the process of expanding a sewer lagoon that also serves Atoka and Brighton. Located just west of the Beaver-Reeder roads intersection, the lagoon currently pumps approximately two million gallons per day. When expansion is complete its expected to pump three million gallons per day while serving the three … [Read more...] about Lagoon expansion, ‘Miss Sue’ retirement discussed at Munford Board meeting
Munford moving forward with plans to operate its own trash pickup service
If everything goes as planned, Munford will be operating its own trash pickup service by Dec. 1 of next year. At a meeting held Monday night, the board voted to form its own trash service. Aldermen Jack Bomar, Lonnie Glass, Sue Arthur, Ray Deneka and Deborah Reed voted yes. Alderman Glenn Turner abstained. Munford's trash service will take the place of Waste Pro. The current … [Read more...] about Munford moving forward with plans to operate its own trash pickup service
City of Munford will buy property for new Veterans Plaza
Something that has been about five years in the making is much closer to reality after Monday night's Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. The board voted unanimously to purchase a building owned by First Citizens National Bank, located on the southeast corner of Munford Avenue and South Tipton Street. The plan is to turn the piece of property into the Veterans Plaza, … [Read more...] about City of Munford will buy property for new Veterans Plaza
Wendy’s is coming to Munford, hopefully by the end of 2021
The stretch of commercial real estate on the west side of Highway 51 between McLaughlln Drive and Munford Avenue has been a hot topic of conversation in South Tipton County for more than 20 years now. For many years there were rumors that a Target was coming to Munford. That never happened. Development has been slow, with McDonald's locating at the corner of McLaughlin and … [Read more...] about Wendy’s is coming to Munford, hopefully by the end of 2021
Cole (likely) takes Munford: There’s a close mayoral race and provisional ballots to count
Ballots are still being counted in several states across the national to determine the winner of the presidential election – and, in Tipton County, one race’s results are incredibly close. When the early and absentee ballots were counted Tuesday night, Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole was 38 votes behind challenger Glenn Turner. That changed later when the election day results were … [Read more...] about Cole (likely) takes Munford: There’s a close mayoral race and provisional ballots to count
Glenn Turner is first challenger to Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole in 12 years
Anybody who remembers the last time Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole had some competition could be experiencing a case of déjà vu as the Nov. 3 election approaches. Cole, 66, is seeking his fifth four-year term as Munford’s mayor. Only one time during his nearly 20 years as mayor has someone run against him. The year was 2008 and Mike Durham, then a Munford alderman, gave him a run … [Read more...] about Glenn Turner is first challenger to Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole in 12 years
Employee raises, cop cars and fire equipment included in Munford budget
Employees are getting raises and the police and fire departments will be receiving new equipment after the Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed its 2020-21 budget Monday night. All city employees will see their pay increase by two percent. Two new cruisers will be added to the police department's fleet and new fire department equipment includes self-contained breathing … [Read more...] about Employee raises, cop cars and fire equipment included in Munford budget
