Desoto County News

Hernando aldermen honor former board member

At the most recent Hernando Board of Aldermen meeting, the board approved a resolution honoring the late Walter “Gene” Norward, a former Hernando alderman who passed away from COVID-19 in November 2020. Norwood was a lifelong resident of Hernando and was active in the real estate business in DeSoto County for many years. 

Members of the Board of Aldermen, along with Mayor Chip Johnson, recently visited with Mrs. Janie Norwood to present her with the city’s proclamation.

City of Hernando proclamation for late Alderman Gene Norwood.
From left, Andrew Miller, W.I. “Doc” Harris, Chad Wicker, Janie Norwood, Natalie Lynch, Beth Rone Ross, and Mayor Chip Johnson. (Courtesy photo)

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.

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