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August 11, 2015

Jackson Co. Sups say time not on the side of SRHS retirees

Jackson Co. supervisors say clock is ticking for SRHS pension plan compromise We need to help find a pension plan solution now. That’s the message the Jackson County Board of Supervisors expressed to Singing River Health System retirees regarding their underfunded retirement plan Monday. Some retirees say the board should have put forth more effort…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 11, 2015

Mayor Yarber: City of Jackson facing a proposed 8 percent tax increase, furloughs

Jackson proposes 8 percent property tax increase Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber presented his budget proposal to council members Monday calling for an 8 percent tax increase, once a month furloughs of many city workers, a hiring freeze, moratorium on new vehicle purchases and some higher city fees. Yarber proposal is for a $119 million general…