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New Caledonia mayor will put ‘unofficial’ experience to use Betty Darnell Betty Darnell has lost track of how many times she accompanied her husband Bill to Mississippi Municipal League conferences, meetings and workshops. Bill Darnell “Goodness, I have no idea,” she said, noting her husband’s 42 years as a Caledonia alderman. “He’s been there forever, and I went with him.” While many spouses spent those trips lounging on the beach, shopping, sightseeing or simply relaxing, B...

Caledonia candidates discuss annexation, alcohol sales Both mayoral candidates and six of the eight candidates for aldermen introduced themselves and answered questions from citizens at the Caledonia Candidate Forum Thursday evening. Candidates discussed annexation, zoning, alcohol sales and long-term goals. Tyler B. Jones/Dispatch Staff Annexation, zoning and alcohol sales were the three topics of discussion among those running for Caledonia alderman positions at a candidate forum Thursday,...