Wesson Water-It's the Best!
The water in Wesson, Mississippi, has officially been declared the state's best-tasting drinking water. The Mississippi Rural Water Association recently held a contest in its "Quality on Tap!" campaign to determine the best rural water in the state. Samples of water were brought from all around the state and were judged on clarity, color, and taste. Second place in Mississippi went to Northeast Itawamba Water Association in Golden, MS, and third place went to Central Water Association in Philadelphia, MS.
Winners of the competition will compete in a national contest April 20-22 in Washington, D.C. The event is part of the Rural Water Rally, an annual event for state affiliates of the National Rural Water Association.
Mississippi Rural Water Association Executive Director Kirby Mayfield said the state has a good chance of winning the national taste test because of the high quality of Wesson's water.
Wesson Mayor Alton Show said he is proud of this honor, especially in light of a brief water contamination in the late 1980's. Public Works Director Mark Brown praised not only the public works team, but also the police who patrol the water treatment plant and towers, the fire department who routinely flush the plugs and get rid of any sediment, and the city clerks who respond quickly to any calls of potential water problems. In addition, the city government sees to it that Brown attends classes and keeps his certification current.
Shaw added that instead of paying for commercially bottled water, Wesson residents can now save that money and proudly drink their own water-the best in the state!
Based on an article in the Brookhaven Daily Leader.
McComb, Pike County, MS "Home Builders Association of SW MS 2008 Home and Garden Show"
On April 5, 2008, the Home Builders Association of Southwest Mississippi put on its annual home and garden show at the National Guard Armory in McComb. About forty vendors from all over the area came and displayed their wares. It was a great time to meet people and learn about all the different home-related businesses in our area.
Adam Pittman of Columbia Block and Brick
Stan and Beth McMorris, Mc Square Builders
Mike Bowers of Mike Bowers Construction
Micah and Ginger Chaney,The Fireplace Connection, http://msfireplaceconnection.com
Sorry I didn't get everyone there--maybe next time! I've posted just a few of the pictures here. *To see more pictures of this and other area events, please visit www.photoworks.com/members/tmorgan100. (Click on "View all" to see albums not pictured on the first page.) These photos are of lower resolution for Internet posting. If you would like a higher resolution photo for printing, please let me know.
*To buy or sell real estate in Southwest Mississippi, call on me--Tom Morgan. http://www.swmsre.com/ Thank you for visiting!
McComb, MS 90-Day Residential Real Estate Market Report, 1/1/08-3/31/08
Based on Info from the Southwest Mississippi Board of Realtors MLS Statistics
Number of Active Listings: 144
Average List Price of Active Listings: $139,274
Number of New Listings: 59
Avg. List Price of New Listings: $153,010
Number of Sold Listings: 29
Avg. Sold Price of Sold Listings: $100,751
Avg. DOM of Sold Listings: 151
For comparison, these are previous reports:
McComb, MS 90-Day Residential Real Estate Market Report, 12/01/07-02/29/08
Number of Active Listings: 133
Average List Price of Active Listings: $123,856
Number of New Listings: 49
Avg. List Price of New Listings: $119,671
Number of Sold Listings: 30
Avg. Sold Price of Sold Listings: $128,247
Avg. DOM of Sold Listings: 154
McComb, MS 90-Day Residential Market Report, 10/31/07-1/29/08
Number of Active Listings: 135
Average List Price of Active Listings: $131,368
Number of New Listings: 55
Avg. List Price of New Listings: $139,189
Number of Sold Listings: 38
Avg. Sold Price of Sold Listings: $102,803
Avg. DOM of Sold Listings: 144
90-Day Residential Real Estate Market Report for McComb, Mississippi, 8/30/07-11/28/07
Number of Active Listings: 135
Average List Price of Active Listings: $135,138
Number of New Listings: 58
Avg. List Price of New Listings: $139,308
Number of Sold Listings: 37
Avg. Sold Price of Sold Listings: $110,636
Avg. DOM of Sold Listings: 101
90-Day Residential Real Estate Market Report for McComb, Mississippi, posted 9-1-07
Number of Active Listings: 135
Average List Price of Active Listings: $123,504
Number of New Listings: 78
Avg. List Price of New Listings: $134,219
Number of Sold Listings: 50
Avg. Sold Price of Sold Listings: $109,314
Avg. DOM of Sold Listings:111
McComb, Pike County, MS "Spring Has Finally Sprung!"
Spring is really here in Southwest Mississippi, as evidenced by all the profuse blooms in the area. Dogwoods, Bradford pear trees, wisteria, and of course, azaleas galore! Above is a photo I made last week showing the changing of the seasons in my own yard: pansies still in bloom as gladioli stems make their way up all around the same flowerbed. (Can you see the bird feeder in the background?)
Come enjoy the season with us as Pike County, MS, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Pike County Lighted Azalea Trail March 24 through April 5. On the agenda are a Family Day in the Park, a 5K Run through the Azaleas, historical home tours, flower shows, art shows, and more!
Check out the calendar of events at www.pikeinfo.com
And why not buy a home here while you're in town?!
McComb, Pike County, MS "It Ain't the Heat, It's the Pollen, Dahlin'"
View from the driver's seat.
This is the time of year when Southwest Mississippi gets hit hard with pine tree pollen. Some places of the country have dust storms; I guess you could say we have pollen storms. The greenish-yellow substance covers everything-cars, especially. You might as well not wash your car until it's all over, because the next day it'll be covered again! Sometimes you could even see the pollen blowing in the wind! But the last week or two has seemed more intense than usual (witness the pictures!). When I was younger, the allergy doctor told me I had the worst allergies of anyone he'd ever tested, so I was really surprised to make it through the worst of the pollen invasion without even one sneeze. Then all of a sudden the other day it hit me and I started coughing and sneezing in an almost dangerous manner!
It will get inside if you let it!
By the way, if you like pine trees (and the pollen that goes with it!) why not get in touch with me about some of the great acreage available here in Southwest Mississippi. I can help you can get a great deal on hunting land or timberland-and that's nothing to sneeze at!
I'd prefer to keep it inside a closed garbage can!
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I'm a former high school teacher enjoying my career in real estate. Every day is an exciting challenge!
I am a longtime resident of Pike County, Mississippi. I am married and have one daughter and a stepson. My hobbies are photography, reading detective fiction and Southern historical novels, working crossword puzzles, cooking, gardening, swimming, listening to the blues, playing the harmonica, and also waterskiing when I can!
As a former Scoutmaster and Sunday school teacher, and as former president and current secretary of our local Kiwanis Club, I have learned the value of giving back to the community.
The most important things to me about my job are looking out for the interests of my clients and responding in a timely manner. I hope you choose me for your next real estate transaction, if you are looking to buy or sell homes or land anywhere in Southwest Mississippi (McComb, Magnolia, Summit, Fernwood, Osyka, Tylertown, Liberty, Brookhaven, and other areas). I will also be very happy to refer you to another agent if you're looking for real estate outside of this area--just let me know!
I do not currently specialize in any one area, but I do a good job of matching buyers' needs with available properties, and aggressively marketing sellers' properties. One thing I do offer is the Talking House Radio Network, free for all my listings. You can sell your home faster for top dollar with Talking House! Imagine how much faster your home would sell if your real estate agent were there 24 hours a day, talking to every potential buyer who drove by. That's exactly what you'll get with Talking House. Every potential buyer can hear all about your home simply by tuning in on their car radio. Talking House has helped sell over one million homes--often in half the time! Contact me to find out how to make your house a Talking House!
First Impressions Exterior Home Staging
Let me create the curb appeal your home needs to sell quickly at top dollar!
Mowing and fertilizing of small lawns, weed and hedge trimming, edging, small tree pruning and removal, pressure washing decks and porches, ant and poison ivy killing, brush and debris removal, planting of trees, bushes, and flowers.
Remember: "You only get one chance to make a good first impression!"
Tom Morgan
McComb, MS
601-248-2165
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