Under the Water Tower

Episode Notes On today's late episode, we mourn the passing of a great comedian, who also was on a show most of us watched at a young age. We then give you our thoughts on the National Championship game last night; go over our words from the weekend; discuss 3 topics related to education coming from the State and the State legislatures; tell you exactly how and when Hernando first received natural...

Episode Notes Good morning! Today we have a packed episode, starting with congratulations to a couple of past podcast guest, as well as mention of another former guest that had to postpone an event. Next, we look at what may be the shortest aldermen meeting in Hernando history, before looking at the first piece of legislation passed by the MS house this week. Instead of doing Shoutouts this week,...

Episode Notes Happy New Year! On our first episode in 2022, we catch up on all the basketball action in Sports (36:40). But before that, we go over our words from the holiday (4:15), briefly break down what should be a quick aldermen meeting (16:45), mention good news on sales tax (20:10), and talk about the Federal Government approving State money (23:15). And of course, we have our first Fact of...

Episode Notes On today's last episode of 2021, we break down the last aldermen meeting of the calendar year (5:50); we discuss what the Desoto County Supervisors want as their Christmas presents from the State legislature (21:25); we look back on our 2021, and briefly look forward to 2022 (29:15); and in Sports, we break down the last basketball games before the Christmas break (47:50). Please sub...

Episode Notes On today's next to the last show of the year, we go over our words from the weekend (6:53) before getting down to the news that we have. That includes a preview of the last aldermen meeting of 2021 (14:37); mention of MDOT helping out travelers this weekend (21:35); a Fact of the week that may leave you a little tipsy heading into the New Year (27:10); and a recap of the last soccer...

Episode Notes On today's episode, Derick is back to discuss the Mayor's wish list from the Legislature next year; we discuss the first of what will be a long discussion on redistricting in the State; we promote the Krewe Santa Caravan taking place tomorrow as our main Shoutout of the week; and in Sports, we catch up on the soccer and basketball scores from the week. Please subscribe where you list...

Episode Notes On today's episode, Matt goes at it alone with Derick being out sick. Listen in to hear Matt talk about what the MS House Speaker spoke about in Desoto County; how well the MS State tax collections have gone so far this year; the Desoto County Fact of the Week; and in Sports, Matt recaps the soccer and basketball scores from this past weekend. Please subscribe where you listen and on...

Episode Notes On today's show, we discuss the first aldermen meeting of the month, where the new Noise ordinance came under review (3:48); we then discuss the City benefitting from the Opioid Lawsuit (21:32); we marvel at the $9.8MM improvements to Snowden Grove Amphitheater (24:00); we pass along the Senate voting down the vaccine mandate for companies over 100 employees (26:54); we go over a cou...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we recap a busy weekend and Monday with Santa Clause all around Hernando in our Words from the weekend (5:47); we preview tonight's aldermen meeting where noise will be a topic again (17:19); we discuss a Fact of the Week that is a sequel following up our 2 part Fact from last week (27:32); and we look at 2 players being named to Football All-State teams, soccer s...

Episode Notes Happy Friday morning! On today's episode, we finally hear the official announcement of a new chain coming to Hernando. That is all part of the recap of the Mayor's State of the City address that he gave during the Quarterly Chamber meeting that took place this week. We also go over the several upcoming events that will take place over the next 4 days and beyond in Shoutouts. Finally,...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we come back from a week off to discuss our Words from the Weekend; we briefly look at a couple of things coming up in the City over the next 6 days (and will go over more on our Friday shoutouts); we inform everyone the last drop dead date to mail out cards and gifts to get them there by Christmas; we give the conclusion to the Fact of the Week that we started la...

Episode Notes On today's episode, Derick sits down with the Mayor to ask him listener questions (11:07). We also give Part 1 of a two part Fact of the Week (6:30). You will have to tune in next Tuesday to hear the conclusion! We hope that both are informative and give you something to enjoy on your Thanksgiving break. We will be off on Friday, but back rested and with a couple of turkey pounds add...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we realize the need for Santa to have a 2nd home in Hernando since he will be visiting the town 5 times in 4 weeks starting the first Saturday in December in Shoutouts (31:55) We also look back at the Aldermen meeting on Tuesday (7:15); talk about a big expansion of the Landers' Center that is not caused by eating too much turkey (23:25); and in Sports, we briefly...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we talk about all the electricity from this past weekend as we were LIVIN (4:25), and then we preview this week's aldermen meeting (11:15); talk about 2 things the Governor has done over the last couple of days (17:12); bring to you this week's Fact of the Week (30:05); and then talk about another round of high school athletes signing and the last football game re...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we honor all the Veterans and celebrate the wonderful parade yesterday that took place in Hernando. We also: Discuss a press release that an Aldermen put out (6:48) Contemplate the new inflation numbers (11:56) Breakdown the events by the hour that will take place during the Hernando Dickens of a Christmas and Open House (24:38) Talk signings and preview the Herna...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we start off talking about a hit TV show, but quickly transition to our Words from the weekend (5:58); we talk about some good new for a community just South of Hernando (11:37); we look at how well MS is doing budget wise for the first 4 months (13:36); we discuss what the new Infrastructure bill means for MS (17:13); we have a Fact of the Week that looks at a hi...

Episode Notes On Today's podcast, we celebrate Hernando getting the job done and making the playoffs as part of Sports (44:35). But before that, we review the aldermen meeting from Tuesday, where we discuss flooding issues, possible speed solutions, and funding paving projects (5:40). After that, we look at a Highway 51 road widening and a new stop light being added (23:36). Next, we make comments...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we observe the Day of the Dead (45:50) by discussing our words from the weekend (5:15); previewing what may be a short aldermen meeting tonight (11:50); educating you with this week's Fact of the week (26:58); and reviewing the football games from last week, as well as previewing Hernando's Senior night game on Thursday night (34:07). Please subscribe where you li...

Episode Notes On today's Halloween episode, Matt sits down with Desoto County School Superintendent Cory Uselton to discuss the announcement of the construction of the new Hernando High School (10:01). We also discuss a quick stop by the Governor of MS to Desoto County and Hernando (6:24); a new name for the Fieldhouse in Hernando (7:49); we shoutout a Congratulations to the Northwest Community Fo...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we welcome the cool, clear morning by starting off with our words from the weekend (6:10); we look at really good news on the new COVID cases and quarantines for the Desoto County Schools (14:14); we have a very educational, but somber Fact of the Week (19:10); and we congratulate award winning bands and review a couple of blowouts- and one tight game- from this p...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we review the aldermen meeting from this past Tuesday night, where a new compact was discussed and an alderman was awarded (7:38); we congratulate the Library on an award that they received for their ingenuity during COVID (24:03); we go over the upcoming events over the next 2 weeks in Shoutouts (29:42); and we recognize a local golf signing, as well as review th...

Episode Notes On today's show, we start out with our words from the weekend (5:30). After that, we preview tonight's aldermen meeting (12:17), where they will take up some planning and administrative issues. We then go over the possible issues of Flowage Easements for residents living close to Arkabutla (17:50). In our Fact of the Week, we learn about very expensive works of art in Hernando (27:15...

Episode Notes On today's show, Matt sits down with a special guest- for our show and him personally-to talk about her Homecoming Queen win (42:03). Also during the show, we review this past Tuesday's Planning Commission meeting; look at the delay at the new water park in Tunica; celebrate a State award for the MS DMV; preview the Northpoint volleyball game and look at the final matches for Lewisbu...

Episode Notes On today's show, we discuss our words from the weekend (4:20); we announce the ribbon cutting for the new McIngvale Rd that will take place tomorrow (14:36); we are sorrowful for the loss of 2 of the beautiful, old trees on the courthouse square (19:32); we read the rules that should have never been in place for teachers in 1915 in the Fact of the Week (25:05); and then we review the...

Episode Notes On today's Homecoming podcast, we preview the game and what is taking place today for Matt, but we also look at what happened at Tuesday's aldermen meeting (5:50); discuss a ribbon cutting for a new fast food restaurant (19:24); look at an interesting lawsuit between MS and TN (21:47); announce the upcoming events for October in our Event Shoutouts (29:17); and finally, review all of...