GREENVILLE — A housing agency director has received a month’s delay before she stands trial for allegedly taking kickbacks from a contractor and retaliating against a witness.
Ann “A.J.” Jefferson’s trial was moved from today to Feb. 29, The Delta Democrat Times reported.
Defense attorneys asked for the delay because of unspecified conflicts of counsel. Prosecutors did [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: January 9,2012
Tags: federal government, grants, homeowners, homes, houses, housing, municipal government, real estate, reimbursement, residences, residential real estate, residents
JACKSON — Mississippi’s capital city may have to reimburse more than $300,000 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development over lax oversight that led to the misuse of more than $1 million in federal grants over several years.
The reimbursement may be necessary for Jackson to get $1.15 million in housing funding restored.
The Clarion-Ledger [...] [...]
MARION COUNTY — Georgia Pacific is closing down its Marion County sawmill, effectively putting 65 people out of work.
Georgia Pacific spokeswoman Melody Ruse tells WDAM-TV employees of the sawmill, located just north of Columbia, were informed of the closure Monday.
Ruse says dwindling housing starts nationwide is the reason for the closure. She says in 2010, [...] [...]
VICKSBURG — A Vicksburg building that has been empty and neglected for years appears headed for a dramatic turnaround.
The four-story Aeolian building has been vacant since 1991. But The Vicksburg Post says nearly $750,000 worth of income-based tax credits will be used to make the building into senior apartments.
The money from the Mississippi Home Corporation [...] [...]
OXFORD — The draft 2012 budget reduces tax rates for Lafayette County property owners from 2011’s 33.79 mills to 26.5 mills.
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports supervisors hope to reduce the budget by eliminating most periodic bond payments, using part of the county’s $30-million hospital-sale proceeds to pay off long-term debts. The county and the [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: August 29,2011
Tags: disaster, disaster recovery, flooding, floods, homeowners, homes, housing, natural disaster, rains, real estate, severe weather, Weather
VICKSBURG — Vicksburg officials will hold a forum on Sept. 1 at the Vicksburg Auditorium for homeowners in the areas hit by the 2011 flood who are interested in participating in a voluntary home buyout program.
The Vicksburg Post reports that the city will apply for funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The Mississippi River crested [...] [...]
BILOXI — The Biloxi Housing Authority is considering building a recreational vehicle park on U.S. Highway 90.
Owners of other campgrounds in the city say they have been struggling since Hurricane Katrina and are just getting back on track from the oil spill. They don’t welcome more competition.
Bobby Hensley, director of the Biloxi Housing Authority, tells [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: August 26,2011
Tags: disaster, flood insurance, flooding, floods, homeowners insurance, homes, houses, housing, insurance, natural disaster, rain, real estate, residences, severe weather, Weather
JACKSON — Attorney General Jim Hood is requesting the help of Mississippi’s congressional delegation in asking for a federal waiver of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) flood mitigation ordinance for hunting and fishing camps.
A recent opinion by the Attorney General’s Office highlights a conflict between state law and FEMA regulations. The opinion recognizes an [...] [...]
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — The number of Mississippi homes being sold in some stage of foreclosure has dropped sharply over the past year.
Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac said 99 foreclosed homes were sold in the state in the April-through-June period at an average price of $145,331. That represented a 20.7 percent discount from homes that were not in [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: August 22,2011
Tags: drought, gardens, grass, heat, homes, housing, landscaping, natural disaster, real estate, residences, severe weather, sod, turfgrass, Weather, yards
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — The continuing decline of the housing market and the lack of new construction are taking its toll on Mississippi’s turfgrass industry.
Wayne Wells, Mississippi State University Extension turf specialist, said, “Sod production relies heavily on construction, so when there isn’t as much, sod producers feel the hit. There is some business to be [...] [...]
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