With great sadness we have lost an employee Rick White. Rick was the waste water treatment operator and for many of our citizens in town his work went unnoticed but continued daily around the clock. It just was underground and at the lagoon in the industrial park. The loss of Rick is a tragedy for his family, coworkers and the community. Share like and help us do something to honor him with a food and toy drive.

At 02:30 pm today, Saturday, November 11, 2021 , the boil water notice has been lifted for Fulton City Municipal Water customers in East Fulton, including; MLK, East State Line, HWY 45, O K Clifton and all roads between them . The boil water notice was issued on Friday, November 10, 2021 as a measure of precaution for our customers after the water system experienced a drop in water pressure following a repair to the system on this date.  We appreciate the patience and support of our customers and community. We are also grateful for the dedicated and knowledgeable employees that worked to repair the issue and ensure a safe and reliable source of water.  Call 270-472-2434 Fulton Public Works for questions.

Credit The Current (Fulton, KY) Click here for the Link

Clean-Up Day scheduled by Twin Cities Foundation

October 04, 2021

by Benita Fuzzell COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAY COORDINATED BY TWIN CITIES RESTORATION FOUNDATION OCT. 16

A recent reorganization of the Twin Cities Restoration Foundation has expanded the 501(c)(3) organization’s scope of service to now include more public and private partnerships and projects, according to the foundation’s recently appointed President, Kenney Etherton.

The first project on tap for the foundation is a Community Clean-Up Day, set for Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. until noon. Volunteers may meet at the Pontotoc Park gazebo at any time within those hours, and will be provided with safety vests, pickup sticks and trash bags, to collect trash. Fulton County Transit Authority will provide transportation from one location to the other and water will be provided.

“We would like to invite church groups, civic organizations, school clubs, Scout Troops and any citizens and area residents interested in helping our community stay clean and neat, to take part in this day,” Etherton said, adding “The Twin Cities Restoration Foundation believes keeping the whole area clean and neat is a vital part of actually restoring our community.”

Other recently appointed new board members serving on the Twin Cities Restoration Foundation Board include Vice-President, Luke Craddock, Treasurer, Amanda Morris, Secretary, Harrison Hawks and board member Garrett Hutchins.

Etherton said any of the board members may be contacted regarding potential foundation projects.

The Twin Cities Restoration Foundation was originally founded by Jeff Campbell, and through that organization, among other projects, a fundraising effort was coordinated to finance the early construction stages of a new Amtrak station, located in Fulton.

As negotiations continued between Amtrak and Canadian National Railroad, funds raised continued to be overseen by the foundation, as well as money generated from the sale of engraved bricks, to be used at the new station’s site.

Etherton, who serves as Executive Director of the Fulton County Transit Authority, eventually took the reins regarding communications and negotiations between Amtrak and CN, as delays occurred.

“We actually have a team meeting with the architect this week, about the Amtrak station project,” Etherton said in an interview Monday.

While the foundation continued to keep funds raised and engraved bricks purchased secure, Campbell agreed to transition the foundation into the hands of a community based group, which Etherton said will be able to utilize the non-profit status for assistance to both Fulton and South Fulton municipalities, as well as other entities and community needs.

“Contributors to the foundation will be able to be provided with the 501(c)(3), tax deductible status of the Twin Cities Restoration Foundation. Our Board will be able to administer funds, as needed. For instance, if a grant is obtained by either city, and say, matching funds are needed, which is the case in many grants, this foundation could be capable of providing matching funding,” Etherton said.

“We did not want to see this foundation go away. All the funds raised are still secured in the foundation, as are the bricks. A small amount of the funds have been spent for preliminary plans and project studies required for the Amtrak project, but substantial funds are still there, in a local bank, approximately $53,000-$54,000,” Etherton said.

As the Amtrak station project proceeded, it was determined the locally raised money would not be required for construction of the actual station’s structure, and that cost would be absorbed by Amtrak, following ongoing communication between Amtrak and CN.

“Our cities’ parks could be one area of our concentration. We want to include both City Managers, from Fulton and South Fulton, in on our discussions as our board meets, to stay informed of needs as they arise, which could benefit from the foundation,” Etherton said.

He noted the new board members began to meet in early Spring of this year, and will plan to meet, at least for the immediate future, on a monthly basis, possibly transitioning into a quarterly, or “as-needed” meeting schedule.

Saturday September 11th, 2021
8:00am – Pistol and Turkey Shoot Fulton PD Range Park Rd Fulton
10:00am – 4:00pm — Drop off Photography Entries – Pontotoc Building
10:00 am – 2:00pm – Kids Day at the Fulton Airport

Sunday September 12th, 2021
1:00pm – 5:00pm — Drop off Photography Entries, Pontotoc Building
Monday September 13th, 2021
9:00am – 5:00pm —Drop Off Photography Entries, Pontotoc Building
(Viewing Entries Monday – Friday 11 – 5 pm Sat 11-3 pm)
6:30pm — Ladies Night Event – “Peace, Love & Foliage First” – Fulton Pontotoc ($)

Tuesday September 14th, 2021
School Art Contest Judging
Photo Contest Judging
9:00am – 4:30pm – Bake off entry drop off at Fancy Fannie’s 422 Lake St, Fulton, KY
5 pm – Bake Off Judging
6 pm – Bake off Winners Announced

Wednesday September 15th, 2021
5:00pm — Tyson Foods- Community Meal – Pontotoc Park
5:00pm – Banana Pudding Cook-off – Pontotoc Building
5:30pm – 7:30pm — Chalk Art, Unity Park Walking Trail
6:00pm – Short Circus Preview and Local Church Band – Faith Revived
7:00pm – Faith & Family Night – The Renaissance Band
Sponsored by Area Churches

Thursday September 16th, 2021
9:00am – Vendors, Downtown
9:00 am — Senior Citizens Rook Tournament, Pontotoc Building
4:00pm – 10:00pm – Kids Activities open
6:30 pm – Kiddie Parade – Main Street to Walnut Street
7:00pm – Fulton’s Got Talent – Unity Park Amphitheater

Friday September 17th, 2021
9:00am-11:00 am — Health Fair – Fulton First Baptist Church sponsored by Fulton County Extension
Office and Fulton Nursing & Rehabilitation
9:00am — Vendors, Downtown Open
4:00pm-10:00pm — Kids Activities open
5:30 pm – Circus ($)
7:00pm — Music begins at Unity Park Amphitheater
8:00pm — Circus ($)

Saturday September 18th, 2021
8:00am – 11:30am — Rotary Club Car Show, (registration begins at 7:30am) Downtown Lake Street ($)
8:00am – Banana 5K run/walk (Registration will begins at 7am) at Raise the Bar Gym ($)
9:00am—Vendors, Downtown Open
10:00am—Banana Eating Contest in front of the Bandstand on Lake Street
11:00am – Banana Brawl, Pontotoc Park
11:00am – 10pm – Kids Activities Open
2:30pm – Doggy Pageant – Pontotoc Stage
5:00pm — Loin’s Club GRANDE Parade, starts at Broadway So. Fulton to Lake Street Fulton
ONE TON BANANA PUDDING – served in front of The Meadows Hotel
7:00pm — Fulton’s Got Talent 2021 Winner
8:00pm — Headliner – Firefall

Sunday, September 19th
2:00 pm – Circus ($) and 5:30 pm – Circus ($)