2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (178+ words) The Enterprise Journal Summit adopts $1.69 budget with no millage increase Summit officials adopted a nearly $1.7 million budget Tuesday that features no change in the millage rate. The budget features $1,693,152 in revenues and $1,670,324 in expenses, leaving a $22,827 balance. Expenses include $37,886 for…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (179+ words) The Enterprise Journal McComb adopts record high budget with 2.32 millage increase The McComb city board voted to adopt a $15,494,370 budget for the upcoming fiscal year immediately following the required public hearing where copies of the budget were made available to…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (176+ words) The Enterprise Journal Supervisors adopt $35M budget as tax reduction goal falls short In a 4-1 vote Tuesday, Pike County supervisors adopted a $35 million budget featuring a 2.32-mill reduction in property tax levies, but not before a long-ranging discussion among officials that…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (661+ words) This column is about Pike County property values. The topic won’t appeal to everyone, but don’t go read something else just yet. First, a public service: If you grew up watching the Road Runner cartoons, you will enjoy the movie…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (389+ words) Sean Tindell, commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, announced on Wednesday that he will run in the Republican primary next year for attorney general, Mississippi’s top legal official. Tindell launched his campaign Wednesday morning in Gulfport and began a…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (603+ words) Told last week that the Enterprise-Journal would file an Ethics Commission complaint against the city of McComb if officials privately discussed plans for their upcoming budget, Mayor Bruce Mullins said simply, “OK.” I suppose it could have been worse. He…...

4+ week, 17+ hour ago   (175+ words) The Enterprise Journal Lofton gives update on taxes, trash, jail and other issues By Matt Williamson Enterprise-Journal With a budget in the works, an unexpectedly controversial garbage contract receiving criticism and issues such as jail repairs and economic development seemingly…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (172+ words) The Enterprise Journal Mayor doubles down on closed budget talks After seeking advice from the State Auditor’s Office, McComb Mayor Bruce Mullins maintained his stance that the public should not be privy to the “formulation” of the city budget for…...

1+ mon, 15+ hour ago   (510+ words) McComb Mayor Bruce Mullins has said he plans for the city board to discuss its upcoming budget behind closed doors. However, an attorney for the Mississippi Press Association said that would be a violation of the Open Meetings Act. During…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (180+ words) The Enterprise Journal City administrator suggests changing CPAs to handle audits During the McComb city board’s work session on Tuesday night, City Administrator Charles Bell said he believes it’s time for the city to end its relationship with Booker T....