Parts of Arkabutla Road will be CLOSED in sections over the next two and a half weeks (July 7-24) for pipe replacements. Road closure will extend initially from Stage Road to Doc Woody. Other closures will be posted as additional sections are closed. This work is being done in preparation for asphalt overlay beginning in 2027.
Sandy Branch Road is CLOSED at the bridge until further notice due to a ruptured Strayhorn Water Association main. Contact Strayhorn Water Association for any updates or concerns.
All Tate County offices will be closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day. The Tate County landfill will be closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday July 3-5. All county offices and the landfill will reopen Monday, July 6. Meanwhile, Tate County Fire, Ambulance, Sheriff's Office and 911 Dispatch will be open as usual 24 hours each day. Please do your best to let them have a peaceful holiday weekend.
Tate County Road Crews will be paving on Hogfoot Road and Brownlee Road Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday July 2. Expect slow downs and drive with care.
Tate County crews will be clearing roadside brush beginning Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19. Some of the areas included are Arkabutla Road from Post Office Road to Highway 3, Bend Road, Bundrum Road, and other nearby roads. Be alert for workers and machinery and be prepared to stop for short periods if you are driving in those areas.
If you had damage from Winter Storm Fern and still need assistance, FEMA and SBA staff will be available in Harmontown for two days to answer questions and help with applications. Location: Lafayette County Sheriff’s Harmontown Substation, 14 County Road 517, Como, MS 38619 Dates: Monday and Tuesday, June 8 and 9 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment necessary. Walk-ins welcome. Whether you’re applying for the first time or need help with an existing application, staff will be available to assist. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Wednesday, June 10. What's available? FEMA - Help for homeowners and renters Application [...]
Homeplace Road will be CLOSED north of New Salem beginning Wednesday afternoon June 3 overnight through end of day Thursday June 4 for pipe replacement.
New Location, Same Great Local Produce The Tate County Farmers Market will be open June 2 at its new location, 1 Quality Lane, Senatobia from 8 am to 1 pm.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and and the Small Business Administration (SBA) have a joint disaster recovery assistance office at the Enterprise Center in Batesville. This office will be open until June 13. Hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday through Friday, 8am to 2 pm Saturday. Enterprise Center 275 Nosef Drive Batesville, MS Both agencies recommend beginning the application process online. Links to both FEMA and SBA assistance can be found at this link: https://www.msema.org/get-assistance
All Tate County offices will be CLOSED Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no garbage pickup Monday May 25. Garbage service will resume Tuesday and run one day behind for the rest of the week.
