Alderman Lester Magee Inducted into Municipal Hall of Fame

Alderman Lester Magee was inducted into the Mississippi Municipal League (MML) Hall of Fame recently at the MM 94th Annual Conference held in Biloxi.

The MML Hall of Fame was established to recognize municipal elected officials who have served in office for 20 years or more. Alderman Lester Magee Ward 1 has served City of Collins as an elected official for over 27 years.

The mission of the Mississippi Municipal League is helping cities and towns excel. MML is a non-partisan association established in 1931, representing 290 cities, town and village governments in Mississippi. MML is also affiliated with the National League of Cities, a lobbying, legislative and legal arm representing municipalities before the U.S. Congress.

For more information about the Mississippi Municipal League, visit www.mmlonline.com.

Deputy City Clerk completes three-year training

Collins Deputy Clerk Renee Thomas completed a three-year course held by the Municipal Clerk’s Association and the Mississippi State Extension Service to become a Certified Municipal Deputy Clerk/Collector. The classes she participated in included Mississippi laws, codes, budgeting, etc. She received her certificate at the Mississippi Municipal League conference held July 21-23 in Biloxi.

PUBLIC NOTICE

March of the Mayors

The City of Collins is collecting 1lb bag or box of Spaghetti Noodles until Friday, February 21, 2025. Collecting locations are City Hall, Ramey’s, Collins Fire Department, and Collins Police Department. Thank you for your donations.