UNIVERSITY, MS — Camden Mount, of Cherokee Village, was named to the University of Mississippi's Fall 2022 Honor Roll lists. Mount was named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
Many people make financial New Year’s resolutions, such as reducing their debts or contributing more to their retirement accounts — both of which are certainly worthy goals. But among those who planned to make a financial resolution for 2023, the primary reason was the desire to build an emergency savings fund, according to a December 2022 study by research firm Morning Consult.
Special to the Villager Kevin King Memorial Scholarship applications have been sent to high school counselors in Sharp, Randolph, Lawrence, and Jackson Counties. One graduating senior in each of the four counties will be awarded a $1,000 Kevin King Memorial Scholarship in May 2023.
Special to the Villager Center Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual membership meeting and election on March 18 at 6 p.m. at the Center Station.
The 2023 Fall Chili Supper is set for Friday, March 10 at the Cherokee Village United Methodist Church located at 21 Otter Drive (the comer of Keno and Otter), from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets: Adults - $10 Children under 10 - $5.
The Sharp County Regional Airport Authority (SCRAA) met on Wednesday, March 1 at 3 p.m. at the airport terminal. Airport Manager Al Damazio presided over the meeting. Commissioners present were Chairman Larry Thomas, Fred Holzhauer, John Armstrong, David Nebel, Chris Clem, Adam Bates, Jim Thomas, Kyle Crawford and Treasurer Peggy Long. Damazio welcomed the new members from Hardy, Jim Thomas, present and Mayor Ethan Barnes who was unable to attend the meeting.
Elaine Cherokee Village City Council met Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m.at city hall.
The first in a series of informative gardening seminars at the Ash Flat Library was held on March 4 with a presentation from Cody Stroud, an agent from the Sharp County Extension Office and a Master Gardener. Stroud discussed how to get your soil tested through the extension office at no charge, as well as how to interpret your results. Understanding the relative levels of nitrogen, phosphate and potassium and what it is you want to grow can tell you what kind of soil and soil additives to put in your garden.