Celina Police Begin Annual Community Holiday Toy Drive
The Celina Police Department begins collecting toys for the annual toy drive to help local children in need during the holiday season. Police Chief Terry Scott said the community contributes in a large way every season. Scott said the department recognizes many residents live on a fixed income, as job scarcity is a problem. Scott […]
Clay HS Students Advocate Donaldson Park Improvements
A Clay County High School group wants to see Celina’s Donaldson Park improved to increase access, the town’s enjoyment, and potentially sales tax revenue. Jason Upton created the group of three Beta Club students with assistance from high school leaders. Upton said he planned for the students to learn leadership and public speaking skills, while […]
Celina Approves Budget, Collins Concerned About Tax Revenue
Celina’s new board of Aldermen met for the first time Tuesday night and approved a budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year on final reading. The budget’s general fund projects bring in an estimated $3.6 million while expenditures total some $4 million. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said the aldermen did not make any cuts to make […]
Celina Street Paving Project Underway, Loan Considered
Celina beginning a project to pave all its city streets with a $2 Million Rural Development Loan likely on the way. Some $300,000 in paving already underway. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said he hopes to secure the loan within three months and keep the project moving. Many of the roads in the city have not […]
Celina Mayor Proposes Ending Property Tax In New Budget
Celina Mayor Luke Collins suggested discontinuing the city’s property tax as part of the budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Collins told the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night the city’s property tax brings in some $200,000 annually. He said the current property tax is set at 87 cents. With a fund balance of $1.3 million, […]
Vol State To Offer A Phlebotomy Class In Celina
A Vol State-sponsored phlebotomy class is a go in Celina. Vice President for Economic Development and Regional Centers Nick Bishop said this opens the door for Vol State to continue working with Celina. “We really appreciate our friends and partners there with the city of Celina,” Bishop said. “They’re trying to do the best they […]
Celina Prohibits Sewer Taps Outside City Lines Without Annexation
Celina Aldermen will not allow any sewer taps outside of the city limits without annexation. Mayor Luke Collins said the issue arose when the city provided sewer lines to an industrial property outside of the city that was later turned into residential housing. Collins said that led to more residences trying to get added to […]
Celina Aldermen Increase Local Water Tap Fees To Keep Up With Inflation
Celina Aldermen raised the cost for all new water taps installed to account for inflation Tuesday night. The new fees will cost $1,500 for a water tap inside the city and $2,000 for one outside the city, increases of $500. Mayor Luke Collins said the city was losing money every time it installed a tap. […]
Clay County Mayor Looks To Conduct A Census To Help Increase Revenue
Clay County Commissioners are exploring the option of conducting a special census to ensure population data is accurate. Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the census would be a joint effort with Celina Mayor Luke Collins. He said the process should get an exact count of the population in the city of Celina and Clay […]
EMT Class Falls Through For Celina, Hope Of Phlebotomy Class To Start
While a deal for a potential EMT Class at the former Cumberland River Hospital is off the table for now, a plan now being crafted for a Phlebotomy class through Vol State. Celina officials originally said they would pay $15,000 for three classes with their primary goal of getting an EMT class. Celina Mayor Luke […]
