Ross Barnett Reservoir

The Eagle Cam

2012-05-27T10:29:00.000-05:00

The live eagle cam is back. Located in Decorah, Iowa, it streams live video day and night - an amazing view into the life of an eagle family.

Adult eagle with 2 of her 3 eaglets

If your lucky you'll catch one of the adults bringing prey to the hungry 8 week old raptors.

Watch the eagle cam HERE.

The Rez is also home a home to many eagles with a number of nesting locations having been identified over the years.

Last December we posted a few eagle photos that were taken in Forest Point just off Spillway Road. If you missed the photos you can catch them here.

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Barnett Reservoir

The Blue And The Gray

2012-05-27T01:52:00.003-05:00

A poem written shortly after the close of the Civil War - a memorial to many soldiers killed in a war that claimed the lives of more men than any war in U.S. history.

Written by Francis Miles Finch, it was originally published in the September 1867 edition of The Atlantic Monthly.

Link to magazine

THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.
Francis Miles Finch

By the flow of the inland river,

Whence the fleets of iron have fled,

Where the blades of the grave-grass quiver,

Asleep are the ranks of the dead;

Under the sod and the dew,

Waiting the judgment day;

Under the one, the Blue;

Under the other, the Gray.

These in the robings of glory,

Those in the gloom of defeat,

All with the battle-blood gory,

In the dusk of eternity meet;

Under the sod and the dew,

Waiting the judgment day;

Under the laurel, the Blue;

Under the willow, the Gray.

From the silence of sorrowful hours

The desolate mourners go,

Lovingly laden with flowers

Alike for the friend and the foe;

Under the sod and the dew,

Waiting the judgment day;

Under the roses, the Blue;

Under the lilies, the Gray.

So with an equal splendor

The morning sun-rays fall,

With a touch, impartially tender,

On the blossoms blooming for all;

Under the sod and the dew,

Waiting the judgment day;

Broidered with gold, the Blue;

Mellowed with gold, the Gray.

So, when the Summer calleth,

On forest and field of grain

With an equal murmur falleth

The cooling drip of the rain;

Under the sod and the dew,

Waiting the judgment day;

Wet with the rain, the Blue;

Wet with the rain, the Gray.

Sadly, but not with upbraiding,

The generous deed was done;

In the storm of the years that are fading,

No braver battle was won;

Under the sod and the dew,

Waiting the judgment day;

Under the blossoms, the Blue,

Under the garlands, the Gray.

No more shall the war-cry sever,

Or the winding rivers be red;

They banish our anger forever

When they laurel the graves of our dead!

Under the sod and the dew,

Waiting the judgment day;

Love and tears for the Blue.

Tears and love for the Gray.

The Rez News

Barnett Reservoir

Rez Boat And Tote Program

2012-05-26T11:25:00.000-05:00

WLBT coverage of the Boat & Tote program by the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District and Keep The Rez Beautiful organization.

The Rez News

Barnett Reservoir

New Traffic Lanes Open At Rankin Landing

2012-05-26T02:10:00.000-05:00

New Entry/Exit to Rankin Landing

The new entry/exit lanes at Rankin Landing are now open.

Traffic leaving the popular boat launch can now cross the west bound (upper) road and turn left toward Old Fannin Road/Northshore Parkway.

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

One Week Till Heatwave Classic

2012-05-26T01:41:00.001-05:00

*** Reminder ***

On Saturday, June 2nd, BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi and Ridgeland Recreation & Parks will host the 27th annual Heatwave Classic Triathlon. Some of the finest athletes from the Southeastern United States will converge on Ridgeland, Mississippi to compete in the triathlon, an event sanctioned by the U.S.A. Triathlon. Participants return each year because they love the race course.

This year's race will consist of a ½ mile swim in the Ross Barnett Reservoir, a 24 ½ mile bike ride along the scenic and historic Natchez Trace Parkway, and ending with a 10K run along Ridgeland's heavily shaded Multi-Purpose Trail. Participants may register online at www.heatwavetri.racesonline.com.

The Heatwave Classic Triathlon is one of many events sponsored by City of Ridgeland Recreation & Parks Department. For more information on this event please call 601-853-2011.

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

MDOT Update On I-20

2012-05-25T13:59:00.000-05:00

JACKSON, MISS., Friday, May 25, 2012--- The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) would like to update motorists on a temporary lane closure in Rankin County.

The right lane of I-20 eastbound, just past the Pearson Road Exit (Exit 48), has been closed for cleanup of an 18-wheeler accident that occurred earlier this morning.

Prior to the evening rush hour traffic, crews will open all lanes of I-20. MDOT crews have postponed the recovery of the 18-wheeler and will not shut down the interstate today.

There will be temporary closures on I-20 tomorrow, May 26 to allow crews to remove the 18-wheeler.

MDOT will keep motorists posted on road conditions as information becomes available. Motorists are encouraged to take an alternate route and expect delays when traveling in this area while crews work on the cleanup of this accident.

For the most up-to-date information in your area, please visit www.MSTraffic.com and sign up for your traffic alerts. Also, visit http://www.mstraffic.com/mobile to get the latest traffic information from MSTraffic.com on your mobile device.

MDOT advises the public to pull off the road to a safe location if you need to check the MSTraffic.com website while driving. MDOT’s number one concern is the safety of the traveling public.

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

Child ID App For Smartphones

2012-05-25T09:47:00.002-05:00

News From The FBI

The Child ID App for Androids

Today, to help observe National Missing Children’s Day, we’re launching a new version of our Child ID App built specifically for Android mobile phones. The application can be downloaded for free from the Android Apps section of Google Play.

The Child ID App, first released in August 2011 for iPhones, provides parents with an easy way to electronically store pictures and vital information about their children in case they go missing—whether it’s a toddler wandering away at the mall or a teen who has been snatched by a stranger.

Using the app, you can show pictures of your kids and provide physical identifiers such as height and weight to security or police officers on the spot. You can also quickly and easily e-mail the information to authorities with a few clicks. The app also includes tips on keeping children safe as well as specific guidance on what to do in those first few crucial hours after a child goes missing.

To date, the iPhone version of the app has been downloaded more than 121,000 times.

- Download the Android app on Google Play
- Download the iPhone app on iTunes
- More on the Child ID App

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

Rankin Supes Award Bid For Old Fannin Road

2012-05-25T02:00:00.002-05:00

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors awarded the bid for the Old Fannin Road project on Thursday. The winning bid was submitted by Southern Rock LLC in the amount of $11,717,341. Southern Rock was also the contractor for the project that widened Old Fannin Rd. some years back.

The contracts will be submitted to MDOT for approval - work is not expected to begin for several months.

Details of the project can be found HERE.

The agenda from Thursday's meeting.

AGENDA

RANKIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Jay Bishop, PRESIDING

May 24, 2012 - 9:00 A.M.

I.    CALL TO ORDER

II.   INVOCATION

III.  CHARLES PARKER, COUNTY CONSULTING ENGINEER

      A. HPP-7331-00(00S)/104626-801000 [Old Fannin Road

         Federal Project] - Approval to accept the 

         recommended bid of Southern Rock, LLC in the

         amount of $11,717,341.00 and approval of all

         documents as required per the Mississippi

         Department of Transportation Bid Concurrence

         Package

IV.   GEORGE BOBO, ROAD MANAGER

      INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

      A. Monterey Road Improvements - Adjustment of Entergy 

         Distribution Facility and authority to issue check

         at a total cost to Rankin County in the amount 

         of $104,252.00

      B. Monterey Road Improvements - Authorize to advertise

         project

      C. Authority to purchase police equipment package for

         Constable Tim Gardner's Vehicle and approve the

         budget amendment in the amount of $4,662.00

      D. Authority to pay 2012 membership dues to MCDEMA for 

         Scott Davis in the amount of $25.00

      E. Authority for Bob Wedgeworth and Scott Davis to

         attend the 2012 MCDEMA Conference on June 4 - 6, 

         2012, at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention 

         Center in Biloxi, Mississippi 

         (This is at no cost to the county)

      F. Authority to pay Grant Management Invoice No. 5 to

         EnviroSafe Solutions in the amount of $6,741.70 for

         Rankin County Community Safe Room and authority to 

         issue check

      G. Authority to pay A2H Invoice 29834 for Architectural 

         Services and Invoice 29835 for Civil Design for a 

         total of $13,233.17 for the Rankin County Community

         FEMA Safe Room and authority to issue check

      H. Authority to issue check in the amount of $46,148.00 

         to the East Metro Corridor Commission for Pay

         Estimate No. 15 as part of the County's contribution

         to the East Metro Corridor in accordance with the 

         Interlocal Agreement

      I. Authority to issue check to the Lutheran Episcopal

         Services of Mississippi (LESM) for partial payment

         of reimbursement in the amount of $15,389.15 for

         the JUMP Grant

V.    ADDITIONAL BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED

VI.   RECESS UNTIL MAY 31, 2012, at 9:00 A.M.

The Rez News

Barnett Reservoir

Operation PROP Event Scheduled

2012-05-25T01:55:00.001-05:00

News From Operation PROP

YOU ARE INVITED!

ALL FREE!

Operation PROP is pleased to announce the third Let's Go Flying event on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 10 AM - 2 PM* at the John Bell Williams Airport in Raymond, MS.

Operation PROP is a nonprofit organization for People Reaching Outrageous Potential by introducing people with disabilities and Wounded Warriers to recreational and employment opportunities they may not know exist.

Operation PROP is a gathering of pilots with a special purpose - to offer people of all ages with all kinds of disabilities the opportunity to break the bonds of earth and experience the joy of flight. Flying can be a life-changing experience that brings new adventures and builds self-confidence to better handle life's challenges for persons with special needs.

A fun day is guaranteed for all! A few of the exciting activities include the joy of flying in an airplane for persons with disabilities, exhibition by Jackson's own wheelchair basketball team, "The Rollin Tigers", art classes, face painting, lunch and more! And IT IS ALL FREE thanks to event funding by the Mississippi Paralysis Association!

Go to www.operationprop.com for more information. Main event contact: Linwood Nooe 601.624.4400, linwood@emcms.com.

We look forward to seeing you on June 2! In the meantime, we wish you Blue Skies and Tail Winds!

Click on the following link to view a short video from our last "Let's Go Flying" event. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9xo4eYqYKY

IMPORTANT! RSVP IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!

BECAUSE WE CAN ONLY ACCOMODATE THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE WHO WANT TO FLY, PLEASE REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AND PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. NUMBER OF TOTAL PEOPLE ATTENDING IN YOUR GROUP/FAMILY

2. NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN YOUR GROUP/FAMILY WHO WANT TO FLY, THE NAMES OF THE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO FLY, THEIR AGES, AND ANY SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS THEY WILL NEED THE DAY OF THE EVENT. THANK YOU!

*One more thing....It is our sincere mission to provide a day of fun and skyward opportunity for all of the participants involved, but the weather is out of our control. We ask that you monitor the weather closely. At this time we DO NOT have an alternative date for the activity. Thank you for your understanding.

"Never interrupt someone doing something you said couldn't be done." --Amelia Earhart

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

Rankin County Man Arrested

2012-05-24T12:31:00.001-05:00

Rankin County Resident Arrested and

Charged with Exploitation of a Child

Jackson, MS—A Rankin County resident has been arrested and charged with two counts exploitation of a child, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.

Charles Crownover, age 32, of Brandon was arrested yesterday by investigators with the Attorney General’s Cyber Crime Unit with assistance from the Madison Police Department and the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department, all partners in the Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Crownover is charged with two counts Exploitation of a Child.

“This case is a great example of the effectiveness of a task force like ours,” said Attorney General Hood. “We began with information originating in one area that instead led us to another. Through communication and cooperation, we made this arrest. I appreciate the assistance of Chief Waldrop and Sheriff Bailey and their officers in this case.”

Crownover was taken to the Rankin County jail. His initial appearance has not yet been set. If convicted, he faces up to 80 years behind bars. As with all cases, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

The case will be prosecuted by Special Assistant Attorney General Brandon Ogburn of the Attorney General’s Cyber Crime Unit.

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

Highway Patrol Out In Force

2012-05-24T12:21:00.000-05:00

News From The Mississippi

Highway Patrol

No Repeat of Last Memorial Day Weekend

Even though there has been a remarkable reduction in the number of fatalities in Mississippi over the past seven years, last year’s Memorial Day Weekend was particularly deadly.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol recorded nine fatalities on the roads and highways covered by troopers during the 2011 Memorial Day Weekend. The 78 hour Memorial Day Holiday begins at 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 25th and ends at midnight Monday, May 28th (Monday night into Tuesday morning).

“The Memorial Day weekend is the traditional beginning of the summer holiday travel season,” Public Safety Commissioner Albert Santa Cruz said. “One fatality is too many but nine in a 78 hour period is something no one wants to see. We plan to have all available resources out this Memorial Day Weekend to encourage motorists to obey the rules of the road.”

Over the past seven years, there has been a steady decline in the number of statewide fatalities. In 2005, 931 people died on Mississippi roads and highways. Last year, 630 people were killed in traffic crashes.

“Seat belts save lives,” Santa Cruz added. “The motoring public is better educated about the importance of wearing their safety belts and it is making a difference. As a result of the seven-year decline in fatalities, more than 300 people are at home with their families today who did not die in a car crash.

Additionally, MHP will use about $140,000 in federal grants to beef up patrols as the Click It or Ticket campaign continues. Mississippi was one of eight states where the Click It or Ticket campaign began in 2002.

“In 2002, Mississippi’s seat belt usage rate was 50-percent – only half of our motorists wore their safety belts,” MHP Director Colonel Donnell Berry said. “Since then, we have increased seat belt usage to nearly 82%. Even though we’ve had this increase, we are still below the national and regional average and still have work to do.”

The Click It or Ticket grants will increase the patrol’s presence statewide by 378 troopers during the enforcement effort, which began May 21st and will continue until June 3rd.

During the 2011 Memorial Day Holiday, MHP issued 4,643 tickets, investigated 92 crashes, made 117 DUI arrests, and issued 382 seat belt violations and 43 child-restraint violation tickets.

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

Fireworks At The Rez

2012-05-24T02:00:00.000-05:00

The Barnett Reservoir Foundation and

Pearl River Valley Water Supply District

Presents

1st Annual Independence Day Celebration

June 30, 2012

Grand Marshals: Wounded Warriors and Operation PROP

The Independence Day Celebration will be a salute to our country’s troops. The event will include activities in both Old Trace Park and Lakeshore Parks. The parks will host kid zones, live music, food vendors and static military displays.

Patrons of both parks will enjoy the lighted boat parade, and a grand fireworks display which will finish the evening. Admission will be free to all! Both Rankin County and Madison County sides of the reservoir will be able to partake in the celebrations in their local parks.

The Barnett Reservoir Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3, was recently established to promote the reservoir and surrounding businesses. The Foundation looks forward to introducing ourselves to the community with the Independence Day Celebration.

Fireworks had been a tradition at the Barnett Reservoir since the 1980’s. With changes in business ownership around the reservoir, the fireworks went silent after the 2005 show. We hope to make this an annual tradition, becoming bigger and better each year.

Wounded Warriors and Operation PROP will serve as our Grand Marshals for the 1st Annual Lighted Boat Parade. We are honored to be able to partner with these organizations during our salute to our country and troops.

Sponsorship, volunteer help and advertisement are a must to make this event a success.

A VIP section will be provided at the Jackson Yacht Club and tents with parking area will be available for the significant sponsors use.

The Foundation is willing to take any amount of donation. (Remember all donations are tax deductible.)

Levels of sponsorship:

Platinum - $5,000 or more

Radio and TV advertisement recognition
Judging seat in VIP section
Leader Recognition on all banners and flyers
Tent for sponsor’s use Leader Recognition on T-shirts

Gold - $2,500

Judging seat in VIP section
Tent space for sponsor’s use
Recognition on all banners and flyers
Recognition on T-shirts

Silver – $1,000

Recognition on all banners and flyers
Recognition on T-shirts

Donations above $250

Recognition on banners and flyers

We are more than willing to work with any level of donated services. The admission is free, therefore, we expect a very large audience. Please consider helping the Foundation in any way possible.

Vendors are invited to provide services for the events. In order to prevent duplicate product sales, vending areas will be assigned on a first come/first serve basis. Vending fees for the event will be $200.00 per slot. Interested vendors should contact the representatives listed below for detailed information.

We are asking for any level of sponsorships/publicity/volunteers. Knowing your interest in the area, I wanted to make you aware of this opportunity for your organization to be a part of this community event.

Please contact:
Susan McMullan at 601-605-6880 or smcmullan@therez.ms
or Cindy Ford at 601-605-6898 or cford@therez.ms

Thank you.

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

Frauds From A to Z

2012-05-24T01:30:00.000-05:00

News From The FBI

Frauds from A to Z

The following list provides links to information on many of the common and emerging frauds—both specific schemes and larger categories of crime—investigated by the FBI and its partners. We will be adding more links and information as time goes on, so check back often.
http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/

The Rez News

Barnett Reservoir

Governor Bryant Signs Rez Bill

2012-05-23T02:05:00.000-05:00

(L to R) Rep. Mark Baker, Governor Bryant, Sen. Josh Harkins

Governor Phil Bryant signed Senate Bill 2703 Tuesday afternoon. The bill makes changes to the makeup of the 14 member board of directors for the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District.

The bill, introduced by Senator Josh Harkins, sparked lively debate and survived many amendments before finally passing both chambers.

SB 2703, which takes effect January 1, 2013, requires 8 of the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District board members to be holders of residential leases from the PRVWSD or live in a subdivision that contains leasehold property. The current law requires only one leaseholder.

After January 1, 2013 the PRVWSD board of directors will be made up in the following manner:

1 member directly appointed by the board of supervisors from Hinds, Leake, Scott, Rankin and Madison counties. The appointees from Madison and Rankin counties must be a leaseholder. Five board members are appointed by this rule.

1 member appointed by the governor from a list of 3 names submitted by the board of supervisors from Hinds, Leake, Scott, Rankin and Madison counties. The names submitted by Madison and Rankin counties must be leaseholders. Five board members are appointed by this rule.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Mississippi Forestry Commission, Mississippi State Board of Health and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, each get one appointment. Their appointee must be a leaseholder. Four members are appointed by this rule.

The full text of the bill is available HERE.

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

PRVWSD Board Minutes

2012-05-23T01:30:00.000-05:00

Minutes from the April 2012 meeting of the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Board of Directors.

Minutes HERE.

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

Bids In For Old Fannin Road Project

2012-05-22T13:28:00.000-05:00

Bids were opened this morning at the Rankin County Board of Supervisors office for the widening project for Old Fannin Road.

Six firms submitted bids.
The results:

Hemphill Construction      $12,130,746.00

Eutaw Construction         $13,744,450.65

Joe McGee Construction     $13,974,926.35

Southern Rock LLC          $11,717,341.00

Jay Bearden Construction   $13,793,982.85

Superior Construction      $15,869,126.88

The bids will be reviewed by county personnel who plan to make a recommendation to the board of supervisors at a meeting Thursday, May 24th at 9:00 a.m.

We posted the details of this project in April - a link to that article is HERE.

Once the contract is awarded the paperwork begins - bids and forms are sent to MDOT for their review and approval. Once MDOT approves the contract the project will begin.

County officials believe that it will be late summer before construction begins.

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

Click It Or Ticket Campaign

2012-05-22T12:17:00.004-05:00

News From The Governors

Office Of Highway Safety

On May 25, 2012 the MS Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is partnering up with the Alabama Highway Safety Office for a Hands Across the Border Program. This program will involve State Law Enforcement Agencies, Local Police and Sheriff’s Departments from both states partnering up to Educate and Enforce the Seat Belt Laws of both states.

The event will start with a Press Conference on May 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mississippi Welcome Center, located on I-20 West in Lauderdale County. From there Law Enforcement and State Officials from both states will come together with the media to announce the partnership and commitment to save lives on our roadways.

The Event serves as the kick off to the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend, “Click It or Ticket” mobilization. During this event Law Enforcement sends the message to the motoring public that traffic laws will be strictly enforced from state to state in our efforts to save lives. MS Safe Kids will conduct a Child Passenger Safety Check up event at the Welcome Center as well as passing out safety information.

Directly after this media event, law enforcement and state officials from both states will Motorcade to the Alabama Welcome Center on I-20 East for an additional press conference for our adjoining partnership. Media focus will highlight our joint partnership of seat belt and Child Passenger Safety for the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend, “Click It or Ticket Mobilization” efforts. A Child Passenger Safety Check up event will be held at the Alabama Welcome Center as well as passing out safety information.

Distribution of safety educational material on seat belt safety and child passenger safety will be done at both Welcome Center’s while law enforcement officers from both states work together on safety checkpoints on various roadways. These joint Law Enforcement safety check points will be conducted throughout the evening and weekend in the partnership of the state’s effort of Saving Lives.

Robert Hancock
MS Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
601-977-372
1025 Northpark Dr.
Ridgeland, MS 39157

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

Rez Community Meeting Tonight

2012-05-22T02:00:00.000-05:00

***** MEETING TONIGHT *****

The Federation of Reservoir Homeowners will host a community meeting Tuesday, May 22nd, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria at the Northwest Rankin Middle School.

The purpose of the meeting is to continue discussions about the formation of a Reservoir Community District (previously called the overlay district) on the Rankin County side of the reservoir and to identify possible ordinances that may be considered for the District.

All Rankin County residents living on or near the Reservoir are invited to attend.

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

Reservoir Patrol Report For April

2012-05-22T01:30:00.000-05:00

A report generated by The Reservoir Patrol of their activities for the month of April is attached below.

We have asked for crime data for The Rez area from the Rankin County Sheriff's office but their system is, at present, unable to generate area specific reports.

Sheriff Bailey has said he hope to have a solution soon that will allow us to publish crime stats for The Rez area.

Reservoir Patrol report HERE

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

Largemouths Stocked In Oxbows

2012-05-21T12:03:00.001-05:00

News From The Mississippi Department

of Wildlife Fisheries & Parks

Largemouth Bass Stocked at Lake George & Dump Lake

JACKSON - The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks (MDWFP) stocked approximately 46,000 largemouth bass fingerlings into Lake George and 16,000 into Dump Lake on May 16, 2012.

Both of these oxbow lakes were formed by the Yazoo River and are located in Yazoo County, near Satartia. Recent population assessments have indicated low numbers of young bass; the additional fish were added to help improve the fishery. “Stocking largemouth bass will provide anglers with more fishing opportunities and help boost the overall fishery at these lakes,” according to MDWFP fisheries biologist Jerry Brown. The bass were reared at the North Mississippi Fish Hatchery.

For more information regarding fishing in Mississippi, visit our website at www.mdwfp.com/fishing-boating or call us at 601-432-2212. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mdwfp or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDWFPonline.

The Rez News
Barnett Reservoir

Rez Gets Specialty Car Tag

2012-05-21T02:00:00.000-05:00

The 2012 Mississippi Legislature passed a bill that authorizes a "Distinctive" car tag for the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District aka The Rez.

The PRVWSD is required to get orders for 300 tags before any are manufactured - so - get out the check book, fill out the application form and get your order to PRVWSD. It will likely be later in the year before the tags are available as the bill does not become law until July 1, 2012.

The PRVWSD is considering having a contest to produce a design for the tag, more details on that when they become available.

Like all, specialty tags, there will be a $31 additional charge, of that $24 will go back to the PRVWSD and be deposited in a fund that will be used to improve The Rez facilities such as parks, boat launches, etc.

Show the world you support The Rez - pre-order your tag now.

Print off the application form and return it with a check to the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District office in Ridgeland at 115 Madison Landing Circle
or mail the form and check to:

Attn: Cindy Ford
PRVWSD - TAG
P. O. Box 2180
Ridgeland, MS 39158

COPY OF TAG APPLICATION FORM HERE.

We'll keep a link to the tag application info at the top of The Rez News sidebar - tell your friends.

The Rez News

Barnett Reservoir

Rankin School Board Meets Wednesday

2012-05-21T01:30:00.000-05:00

A Special Called meeting of the Board of Education of Rankin County School District will be held May 23, 2012, beginning at 7:30 AM at Board Room, 1220 Apple Park Place, Brandon.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice.

Unless removed from the consent agenda and placed under discussion / action, items identified within consent agenda will be acted on at one time with no discussion.

1.  ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM

2.  COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD

3.  CONSENT AGENDA

      A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 9, 2012 AND MAY 10, 2012

      B. STUDENT TRANSFER REQUESTS

      C. RCSD FY 2013 CONSOLIDATED FEDERAL PROGRAMS

         APPLICATION

      D. MONTHLY EXPENSE AND REVENUE REPORT - APRIL 2012

      E. INTERFUND TRANSFERS

      F. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE - PROPOSED AD VALOREM

         TAX EFFORT

      G. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BUDGET HEARING

      H. BID PERMISSION - GAS & OIL PRODUCTS FOR FY 2013

      I. BID AWARD - CHILD NUTRITION - SMALL EQUIPMENT

      J. BID AWARD - CHILD NUTRITION - LARGE EQUIPMENT

      K. BID AWARD - CHILD NUTRITION - PEST CONTROL

      L. FIXED ASSET - DISPOSED OF OR LOST

      M. FIXED ASSET - LOST OR STOLEN

      N. SINGLE SOURCE ITEMS

      O. SIXTEENTH SECTION - PERMISSION TO REMOVE

         ABANDONED HOUSE

      P. SIXTEENTH SECTION - ASSIGNMENT COM LEASEHOLD

         16-3-5 - O'BRYAN

      Q. SIXTEENTH SECTION - SUB TRUSTEE'S DEED - 

         COM LEASEHOLD 16-5-3 - OAKHURST DEV., INC

      R. SIXTEENTH SECTION - UTILITY RIGHT OF WAY - 

         16-5-3 - ENTERGY MS, INC.

      S. SIXTEENTH SECTION - ASSIGNMENT RES LEASEHOLD

         - 16-5-5 - SAWYER

      T. SIXTEENTH SECTION - ASSIGNMENT RES LEASEHOLD

         - 16-5-5 - QUICK

      U. MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACT

4.  PERSONNEL CHANGE REQUESTS

5.  CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

6.  SPECIAL STUDENT TRANSFER REQUEST

7.  ADJOURNMENT OF THE BOARD

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Failure To Appear

2012-05-20T02:03:00.000-05:00

Radio traffic recorded shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday night.

A Reservoir Patrol officer made a traffic stop and radioed in the license number of the driver. The dispatcher runs the number against files maintained by the Mississippi Highway Patrol to make sure the license if valid.
Here is the conversation.
(name and ID info edited out)

When a driver gets a citation and does not pay the fine or show up on their court date a judge will suspend their drivers license. The suspension order is sent to the Mississippi Highway Patrol where it is recorded on their computer database. The reason for the suspension is noted as a "Failure To Appear" or FTA.

This driver had at least 10.

But, the Reservoir Patrol had charges on him and they were kind enough to reserve a room for him at the Rankin County Jail.

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Teddy Bear

2012-05-20T02:00:00.000-05:00

No, that's not a Polar Bear, it's a Teddy Bear.

Teddy Bear with Will and Will Stuart

Spotted him taking his owners for a walk around The Rez recently and had to snap a picture of this very big dog.

The dog's name is Teddy Bear, he's joined by Will (the second) and Will (the third) Stuart.

Teddy is a Great Pyrenees - 16 months old and weighs 135lbs.

A bit of info about the Great Pyrenees from the American Kennel Club:

The Great Pyrenees dog conveys the distinct impression of elegance and unsurpassed beauty combined with great overall size and majesty. He has a white or principally white coat that may contain markings of badger, gray, or varying shades of tan. He possesses a keen intelligence and a kindly, while regal, expression. Exhibiting a unique elegance of bearing and movement, his soundness and coordination show unmistakably the purpose for which he has been bred, the strenuous work of guarding the flocks in all kinds of weather on the steep mountain slopes of the Pyrenees.
Read more here.

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Camp Fish 2012

2012-05-19T02:00:00.000-05:00

Camp Fish 2011 - source: MDWFP

2012 Camp Fish

Events Scheduled

The MDWP Fisheries Bureau and the Mississippi Bass Federation have announced the 2012 Camp Fish schedule.

Camps will be held June 4-7 at Leroy Percy State Park near Hollandale, June 18-21 at the Turcotte Education Center in Madison County, and July 23-26 at Paul B. Johnson State Park near Hattiesburg.

The camp's purpose is to provide opportunities, skills, and resources to Mississippi's youth and introduce them to the sport of fishing. Some of the topics covered during the 4-day camp will include fish identification and aging, fishing tackle and lure selection, casting techniques, types of boats, and conservation techniques. "The camp is much more than kids going fishing," said MDWFP Fisheries Bureau Assistant Director Larry Pugh. "Classroom discussions and hands-on exercises led by MDWFP fisheries biologists will help students gain a better understanding of fish, fishing, and fisheries management."

CAMPFISH Youth ages 11-15 are encouraged to apply. Because of limited space, only 20 applicants will be accepted for each camp. Applications can be downloaded here or visit our our website at mdwfp.com/fishing for more information.

Contact the MDWFP Fisheries Bureau at 601-432-2200 with further questions. Return completed applications to: MDWFP Camp Fish 2012, Attention: Larry Pugh, 1505 Eastover Drive, Jackson, MS 39211.

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