Silex Alderman Billy Holcomb told Lincoln CountyWatch he intends to resign effective today. Holcomb has agreed to an exclusive interview with LCW in the coming days.

A heated Silex Board of Aldermen meeting brought disputes over the city budget, water service and a fifth alderman into the open before the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded.

What started as another tense Silex Board of Aldermen meeting ended with officials laughing, talking, and seemingly trying to move the city forward together again.

Silex aldermen involved in roadside fight on April 7; both sides give different accounts, no charges filed.