Under the Water Tower

Episode Notes On today's episode, Derick is back as we discuss the improvement of the water tower that we sit under. We also give you our words from the weekend, the overdue review of last week's aldermen meeting, more facts about what other cities have a usage tax for Parks, and then review the football games last weekend as we get closer to the end of the season. Please subscribe where you liste...

Episode Notes On today's special episode, Matt flies solo and talks with Henry Minor from Kimerly Horn to discuss the park plan for the City should the Penny for the Parks pass. Henry talks what went into the planning, what it consists of, and other cities that already have this in place where the parks systems are thriving, and the usage tax is not thought of. Please Vote for the Penny on Nov. 8t...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we start with our word from the weekend, before previewing this week's aldermen meeting and appointment of a new school board member. Then we have breaking news of a new restaurant coming to Hernando. Our Fact of the Week is short but memorable. And in Sports, we say goodbye to our last volleyball team of the season, before looking back at the games from last Frid...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we honor an actor that all generations loved, before bringing you several items of interest. We let you know where the County is allowing you to dump your unwanted goods, we talk about unemployment in Desoto County and MS, and then how those low numbers are affecting inflation here and nationwide. We then talk about how ACT scores are worsening across the nation....

Episode Notes On today's episode, we use a band name that Matt talks about in his Word from the weekend to talk about two different stories for law enforcement in the area. We then relay a fascinating Fact of the Week, before reviewing the football from Friday night- including a rivalry game- and previewing the Lady Patriots and the Lady Tigers both hosting 2nd round playoff games tonight. Please...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we use Matt's family trip to a concert as we enter the weekend reviewing the aldermen meeting from this week, and letting you know of a new free streaming app from the Library. We then go down the list of all there is to do in Hernando in the Month of October. Finally, in Sports, we look at the last regular season matches of the year for Hernando and Lewisburg as...

Episode Notes On today's show, it is aldermen meeting week, so we preview that after our words from the weekend. We then announce a new app that everyone in the Hernando area needs to download, before giving you more information on the good grades made by Desoto County schools. Our fact of the week is a darker one in Hernando's history, but one everyone should know. And in Sports, we say goodbye t...

Episode Notes For us, it is (Double) Homecoming Week!!! On today's show, we remember a omnipresent rapper from our childhood who passed away. We then inform you that absentee ballots are now available for the November election, before letting you know how Desoto County Schools were graded for the last school year. In our shoutouts, we cover several upcoming events, with October seeming to be a bus...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we welcome in the Fall weather by giving you our words from the weekend; we look at the new appointed interim District Attorney; we let you know when Hernando first had electricity in our Fact of the Week; and in Sports, we discuss all things volleyball and football. Please subscribe where you listen and on Apple iTunes, and please follow us on Facebook at UTW Pod...

Episode Notes On today's show, we breakdown the aldermen meeting from Tuesday, and then give a thorough look at the new Speed Bump ordinance that goes into effect on Oct. 20t. We then update you on all the events happening in Hernando in the next 2 weeks- let's just say there is a lot to do. In Sports, we catch you up on all the girls sports, while previewing a full Friday night of high school foo...

Episode Notes On today's show, we look back on a hometown trip and a wonderful coach being called to the ultimate home in our words from the weekend. We then preview this week's aldermen meeting; we discuss big changes upcoming for the school board; we talk about the history of civic clubs in Hernando in our Fact of the week; and in Sports, we review the games since our last show, including a grea...

Episode Notes On today's show, we talk about a wonderful honor renaming the Law Library in the name of a wonderful man that took place this week in Hernando. We then discuss what the new inflation numbers mean, and how confusing the stats being used can be. In our Shoutouts, we cover a plethora of events taking place in September and the beginning of October. And in Sports, we review the girl's sp...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we remember a wonderful life lived and served by Queen Elizabeth. Our words from the weekend give you some travel tips as well as remind us of the sad events that have taken place around Memphis over the last week. We then review both aldermen meetings from last week, talk about a Fact of the Week that is a sad, shocking reminder of things that have happened aroun...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we celebrate our 200 birthday briefly, before turning to our Words from the Weekend. We then preview the aldermen meeting tonight, mention another grant for the City that will allow Dickens of a Christmas to add more events, and we inform you of the Supervisors budget meeting taking place this morning. Our Fact of the Week looks back at another important person in...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we review almost all the other department budgets for the City- still one left!!!- before updating you on a plethora of upcoming events in September. In Sports, we review the ladies matches from this week, and preview all 3 football games which are the exact same matchup- just at opposite locations- as Week 3 last year. Listen in to hear our picks and the winners...

Episode Notes On today's show, we talk about the Desoto County Museum welcoming us all aboard a new exhibit, as well as a Fact of the Week that keeps us on the tracks. We break down the budgets of four of the city departments, and mention a road that you may want to avoid this week. In sports, we cover all the girls and boys sports from last week, including all 3 football teams that we cover getti...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we again preview the continued Aldermen meeting that was pushed to Thursday night, and will have the synopsis of those budget hearings for you on Tuesday. We then inform you of an online petition you can be a part of if you want to see our traffic flow improve in Desoto County. Next, we discuss just how ridiculously high some public salaries are in MS, and possibl...

Episode Notes On today's podcast, we discuss the continuation of a Phi Mu legacy for Matt's daughter, and a quiet weekend for Derick in our words from the weekend. We then mention the continuation of the aldermen meeting taking place this week, we inform listeners to online land auctions coming up, and discuss an increase in the State testing scores. Our Fact of the Week is a great one, rememberin...

Episode Notes On today's episode, Football is here, and we preview the first game of the year in our Sports talk at the end of the show, along with the recap of soccer and volleyball from the week. Before that, we inform you of all the decisions made during the aldermen meeting from this week, we discuss how the Mississippi Economic Council would like to improve the workforce in MS, and we let you...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we talk about those different beginnings through our Words from the weekend, before turning our attention to this week's Aldermen meeting preview. Our fact of the week is a good one that won't leave you hanging on the line. And in Sports, we update you on the matches from last week, and preview the ones for tonight. We also mention that this week is the first week...

Episode Notes On today's show, we remember Olivia Newton John on hearing of her passing this week, before we turn our attention to Matt's successful move-in of his daughter to Ole Miss. We then look at possible teacher grants available to teachers in Desoto County, we make the listeners aware of how to sign up for Fall sports with the current payment issues going on at the City, and then we make f...

Episode Notes On today's show, we look back at a wonderful woman and business owner, who had an amazing run as a Ford dealer in Hernando in our Fact of the Week. We also discuss our words from the weekend, where we talk a bittersweet start to school, and this phase of our life. We update you on the dispensaries that have been approved so far in Desoto County, and in Sports, we preview the first 3...

Episode Notes On today's show, we talk about the start of another school year, and how Hernando Hills starts off with a high school prank. We then review the aldermen meeting, talk about a possible Y to Hernando, and then go over the numbers to show that Olive Branch is ready to improve their parks. In Shoutouts, we mention several upcoming events, including one tonight at the Artsh Council. And i...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we bounce back from a lost show by going over our Words from the Weekend, where we lament the loss of summer, and wish all those preparing for school a great start. We then preview this week's aldermen meeting, and discuss the Lt Governor wanting to give back rebates. In our Fact of the Week, we look back at a time where a world record was held in Hernando- someth...

Episode Notes On today's episode, Matt tells us his struggles with construction in his word from the weekend, before we make you aware of a road closure, and just how strong the Mississippi economy has been over the last 2 years. In our Fact of the Week, we look at a former High School in Hernando, how it came to be, and what school it is now. In our Sports segment, we actually talk Sports! We con...