by Associated Press Published: June 27,2012
Tags: county agency, county government, disaster, disaster recovery, drink, drinking, hurricane, infrasturcture, natural disaster, severe weather, sewage, sewer, tropical weather, waste water, wastewater, water, Weather
JACKSON COUNTY — The Jackson County Utility Authority has spent its Hurricane Katrina recovery project funds on water and wastewater projects that will be well utilized across the county, leaders say. An Associated Press investigation revealed that the Harrison County Utility Authority used millions of dollars to build sewage plants that are underused or sitting [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: May 1,2012
Tags: bill, law, lawmakers, legislation, legislators, Legislature, municipal government, Sales Tax, sewer, state government, taxes, water
JACKSON — Mississippi legislators have advanced a bill that could allow up to a 1 percent sales tax in metro Jackson to help fund improvements to the water and sewer system used by the capital city and some suburbs. The tax would be put in place only if it’s approved by at least 60 percent [...] [...]
POPLARVILLE — After six and a half years of work, Pearl River County now has two state-of-the-art computerized wastewater treatment facilities up and running. The Picayune Item reports plants were opened late last week with members of the county Utility Authority board and officials with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality in attendance. Both sewage [...] [...]
JACKSON COUNTY — Jackson County and the local utility authority will use grant money to build a new water treatment plan for the east side of the county. Supervisor John McKay tells the Mississippi Press the project will cost $10 million to $12 million. McKay said the money was originally meant for economic development at [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: January 4,2012
Tags: casinos, construction, Conventions, gambling, gaming, hospitality, hotels, infrastructure, lodging, meetings, municipal government, restaurants, roads, sewer, state government, streets, tourism, tourists, visitors, water
D’IBERVILLE — The city of D’Iberville will apply for a grant of up to $8.5 million to fund infrastructure improvements for CanCan Casino. The Sun Herald reports originally the cost of the new streets, water and sewer infrastructure for the proposed casino was estimated at $6 million. City Manager Michael Janus said at yesterday’s council [...] [...]
WEST POINT — The City of West Point has increased rates for water and sewer service to pay for repairs, added operating costs and other expenses. The Daily Times Leader reports that the mayor and board of selectmen approved the higher rates this week. Residential customers inside the city limits will see bills raise from [...] [...]
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