T-DOT Addresses Concerns Over SR-53 Culvert Project
T-DOT representatives held a public meeting Monday night to address concerns surrounding the upcoming closure of State Route 53 for a culvert replacement project. The proposed project take about two months, beginning next Wednesday. T-DOT Engineer Bo Hoskins said the project will include a narrow haul road during the closure. Hoskins said the haul road […]
Jackson Looking To Repair County Jail Roof Damage
Jackson County Commissioners looking for money to repair the damaged roof on top of the county jail. County Mayor Jim Morgan said after discovering several leaks, the county’s insurance company determined the damage was caused by hail. Morgan said though the insurance company helped evaluate the damage, the county will have to pay the entire […]
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 […]
