Trail Damage Appears To Be Reduced At Donaldson Park
A Donaldson Park volunteer says walking trail damage issues appear to have been reduced thanks to some preventive measures taken by Celina officials. Jason Upton said most of the trail damage was caused by unauthorized motor vehicles using the trail late at night. Upton said he credits Celina’s Police Department for increasing patrols around the […]
Celina Meeting Sewer Order Tasks From State Violation
Celina is up to date in meeting the requirements set by the state after violating the state’s wastewater regulations. According to TDEC, Celina has implemented a Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance Program. Celina has submitted a plan for the program, which will provide a framework to operate and maintain its sanitary-sewer collection system efficiently, safely, […]
Celina Awarded $100K Downtown Improvement Grant
Improvements coming for downtown Celina after the town received a $100,000 Downtown Improvement Grant from the state. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Director Doug Young said this is the fourth time Celina has received the grant. Young said it is fantastic to help improve the community. “We’ve been able to spiffy up downtown some over […]
Clay Museum Exhibits Rosenwald Schools This Month
The Clay County Museum will showcase an exhibit this month on schools built to provide an education to Southern black communities of the 1900s. Director Beverly Hollifield said the county has a historic Rosenwald School still standing. Hollifield said there are only less than 40 such schools still standing. Hollifield said the school building is […]
Celina Firm Receives Grant To Expand, Gain USDA Certification
A Clay County livestock processing plant has received a state agriculture grant, with plans to expand and become the first USDA graded establishment in the state. D&D Meats President John Donaldson said the business applied for the Agricultural Enterprise Fund, a grant supporting projects advancing agricultural growth in the state. Donaldson said all parts of […]
Twin Lakes Expands Footprint, Service With Celina Facility
Twin Lakes celebrating the opening of its new Celina location. CEO Jonathan West said the new building will be an improvement on the previous Celina location, which the cooperative leased for 20 years. West said it expanded the lobby and parking lot to accommodate members and growing service needs. West said small-town investment sends a […]
Celina’s Former City Clerk Indicted On Theft Charges
Celina’s former city clerk indicted on charges she used Celina’s debit and fuel cards for personal use. Tabitha Sue Short accused of misappropriating more than $1,148 for cigarettes, food, drinks, toys, and clothing. She also used the card to pay a personal utility bill, according to the Comptroller’s Office investigation. There were other questionable charges […]
Celina Award Bid For One Of Two Water Pump Projects
Celina Aldermen awarded one of two water booster pump station projects Tuesday night. The two projects would serve the Free Hill and Cedar Hill Communities. The board considered rebidding both projects, as there were several contractors who were unaware of the projects being out for bid. Mayor Luke Collins said the board should at least […]
Clay CTE Building To Open In Weeks, Final Touches Underway
The new Clay County High School CTE Building is almost finished, and students could use it as soon as late September. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said he is excited to see the building come to fruition. Bailey said the remaining work includes finishing touches on the inside, and the only delays have come from […]
Celina Aldermen Put Liquor By The Drink On ’26 Ballot
Celina Aldermen have approved adding Liquor By The Drink to the 2026 election ballot. Alderman Kenny Westmoreland said this is not the first time Celina has explored the issue, as residents voted against it during the early 90s. Westmoreland was the only alderman to vote against sending it to the ballot, but he said the […]
