The town of Walls is in northwestern DeSoto County, in northwestern Mississippi, near the Tennessee border. The community is part of the larger Mississippi Delta region, and situated near the Mississippi River. Walls was originally known as Alpika, which was changed to Walls in 1906, in honor of Captain June Walls, an early settler who served during the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The Walls Phase, representing the last prehistoric people to inhabit the region before the arrival of Europeans, is named for an archaeological site near the town. The small town is in a largely agricultural area growing cotton, soybeans, rice and corn. The town was connected to the tiny village of Memphis, just south of Walls, which was incorporated in the early 1970s, and annexed to Walls in 2003. Walls was home to Memphis Minnie, who moved to Walls from Louisiana with her parents in 1904 at the age of seven, later becoming a noted Blues singer. Lynchburg is adjacent to the northeast boundaries of Walls. Other nearby communities include Days, Glover, Horn Lake, Newport, Norfolk, and West Days. Memphis, Tennessee is about seventeen miles northeast of Walls.
 
 
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The Walls, Mississippi congregation was organized in 1961, and currently meets at its facilities on Goodman Road. Its history, a profile of the church, service times, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, a yearly calendar, and informational articles on a variety of Christian topics are offered.
http://www.bethelbaptistwalls.com/
Minor Memorial United Methodist Church
Established in an unused saloon in 1889, the UMC congregation moved a few times before settling at its current location on Goodman Road West in Walls, Mississippi. Its history and an overview of United Methodist beliefs and practices, a calendar of events, directions, and leadership contacts are included.
http://www.minormemorial.org/
Situated minutes from downtown Memphis, Tennessee, the apartment community is in the town of Walls, Mississippi, offering one, two and three bedroom apartments, including pet-friendly policies and several features and amenities that are discussed here. Photographs, floor plans, a map, and an electronic brochure are featured here.
http://www.pecangrovems.com/
Sacred Heart Southern Missions
Based in Walls, Mississippi, the Catholic mission includes Sacred Heart Church, Sacred Heart Spiritual Society, and Sacred Heart Auto League, and Sacred Heart Folders, which produces Catholic folders for all occasions, mass cards, and other publications. Its programs, enrollments, and volunteer information are discussed.
http://www.shsm.org/
The Reformed Christian congregation meets at its facilities on West Goodman Road in Walls, Mississippi. Its pastor and leadership staff are introduced, with contacts and office hours, a calendar of events, weekly schedules, and a pastor’s blog. Announcements are published to the site.
http://thechurchatlakeforest.com/
The official municipal web site offers a profile and brief history of the town, an introduction from its mayor, administrative and departmental contacts, as well as a directory of other town officials. Access to various reports, forms and other documents, ordinances, and meeting agendas are provided, and a photo gallery is included.
http://townofwalls.com/
Organized by Bethel Baptist Church in 1973, Tri-State Baptist College was originally in Memphis, Tennessee, moving to Walls, Mississippi in 1997. Its location, admissions policies, academic, athletic, and student life programs are addressed, including a doctrinal statement, message from the college president, and faculty contacts.
http://www.tristatebaptistcollege.com/
Located on Delta View Road in the town of Walls, Mississippi, the campus is part of DeSoto County Schools. An introduction to the school, district and school calendars, a school supply list, student handbook, and staff directory are published to the site, along with announcements and notices.
http://wes.desotocountyschools.org/