The Valencia County Fair is kicking off its 89th year with all the beloved traditions toad and fruit races, the junior livestock sale, lots of vendors and crafters and, of course, the mullet shaking contest.
Friday, January 29, 2021
New Madrid County Highway Department recently donated a 2008 Chevrolet pickup truck to the City of Parma. Pictured are, from left: Danny Goodson, employee of New Madrid County Highway Department, Leroy Waters, City of Parma employee; Darrell Wilson, employee of New Madrid County Highway Department; Rufus Williamson Jr., Parma city mayor; and Allen Hampton, city of Parma alderman.
Submitted photo
Dear Editors:
The City of Parma has been in recovery mode for the past two years. Our debt was overwhelming and our funds were depleted. The equipment of the City was in disrepair or totally beyond repair. All four of our vehicles were needing repairs or needed to be replaced (two utility trucks and two police vehicles). One of the police vehicles has been repaired and is back in service. The Water and Street Department truck (only used in town for meter reading and repairs of water lines) is beyond repair.