Jackson County Lowers Tax Rate, Boosts Employee Pay
The Jackson County Commission approved a new budget Monday that lowers the property tax rate to 1.518 while providing pay raise for county employees. Jackson County Commission Chair Joey Denson said the county was required to adjust the tax rate downward following a property reappraisal cycle. “It’s a balancing act,” Denson said. “You can’t fund […]
Jackson Commission To Take Bids For Jail Roof Repairs
Jackson County Commissioners approved work Monday night to repair the damaged roof of the county jail. Hail from a thunderstorm several months ago caused the problem. Jackson County Sheriff Marty Hinson said repairs are needed. “Particularly one spot of one of the offices, the bathroom area, it rotted,” Hinson said. “It leaked long enough that […]
Jackson Submitting Letter To Oppose SR-53 Closure
Jackson County Commissioners have approved a resolution to submit a letter opposing T-DOT’s decision to close State Route 53 to replace a culvert near Hurricane Branch Lane. T-DOT has planned to fully close the highway for an estimated 50 days to complete the project. Commissioner Jeff Smallwood said the letter contains alternative suggestions to keep […]
Jackson Installing Memorial Bench To Honor Randy Heady
Jackson County will install a memorial bench at the Courthouse to honor former County Mayor Randy Heady. The bench request came from Randy Heady’s Wife, Joyce Heady. Joyce Heady said the bench would not only honor Randy but also have an extra meaning to who Randy was. “It was important to him, to my husband […]
Jackson Eyeing No Tax Increase In Budget, August 11 Vote
Jackson County Commissioners eyeing no-tax increase as they continue to put together the county’s budget for the fiscal year. Jackson County’s current tax rate is $2.55 per $100 of assessed value. Jackson County Mayor Jim Morgan said the Budget Committee is looking at the numbers. “This year we had a little bit of growth,” Morgan […]
Poke Sallet Foundation Pushing For Fairground Fixes
The Poke Sallet Foundation is requesting support from Jackson County to repair numerous items at the county’s fairgrounds.
Barlow Elected As Jackson District Two Commissioner
Former Jackson County Director of Schools Joe Barlow elected to serve as the county’s new commissioner for district two Monday night.
Jackson Purchases New Backhoe To Replace Totaled One
The Jackson County Commission Monday night approved the purchase of a new backhoe to replace one that was totaled. Road Superintendent Daniel Garrison said the old backhoe declared a total loss because of an accident. Garrison said the lowest bid he received for a replacement of the same horsepower would cost just over $132,000. “Went […]
This Week: White County Will Vote On Landfill Negotiation
This week the White County Commission will discuss allowing County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson to handle negotiations for the sale of the county landfill. The solid waste committees last week heard presentations from two potential companies seeking to manage the landfill and Waste Management received a higher score than its competitor. The negotiations will include […]
Jackson Commission To Vote On Shortening Tom Allen, Webster Branch Roads
The Jackson County Commission will decide at its January meeting whether to reduce the length of Tom Allen Lane and Webster Branch Lane. At issue, a lack of maintenance on the roads over a long period of time. County Mayor Randy Heady said the roads will be shortened at the ends of each lane. He […]
