Posted 6/22/2005

EDWARDS, Mississippi 

Boil-water alert issued after water line break

A boil-water alert has been issued for residents in Edwards by the Mississippi Department of Health.

About 300 residents from Hodge Lane west to Bonner Campbell College are affected by a water line break in the area. Residents should boil water for one minute.

The health department will notify customers when the water is safe to drink.