During a recent government meeting, discussions centered on safety measures for the Valley of the Moon road, a state aid route in Mississippi. The meeting was initially set to feature Jay Richardson from the Mississippi offices of state aid, but he was unable to attend, prompting the board to hear from an engineer in his place.

The primary focus was on the installation of indicator strips along the road to deter drag racing, a recurring issue in the area. The board acknowledged the lack of manpower to monitor the situation effectively and sought a motion to implement these safety indicators. The proposed strips are designed to be low-profile and would not pose a safety hazard, serving instead as a warning to drivers.

Richardson had previously indicated that there would be no objections from state aid regarding the application of these strips, emphasizing that they would not jeopardize state funding. However, he clarified that the state would not cover the costs, leaving it to the county to decide on the implementation.

The discussion also touched on law enforcement's role in addressing the drag racing problem, with suggestions for the sheriff to increase ticketing efforts for violators. The board expressed a commitment to further research the effectiveness of the proposed safety measures as they work to enhance road safety in the district.