Oct 17, 2016: Sun Herald: Mississippi Power will pay more in taxes in Jackson County
Four of five supervisors voted for the exemption, which meant the company would pay more than they wanted to. They were Board President Melton Harris, Troy Ross, Ken Taylor and Randy Bosarge.
Supervisor Barry Cumbest voted against it, expressing concern that the schools would get less in the deal.
Four of five supervisors voted for the exemption, which meant the company would pay more than they wanted to. They were Board President Melton Harris, Troy Ross, Ken Taylor and Randy Bosarge.
Supervisor Barry Cumbest voted against it, expressing concern that the schools would get less in the deal.
Mar 7, 2016: Sun Herald: Jackson County leaders divide along racial lines, vote to keep state flag
Board President Melton Harris, who is black, strongly opposed the vote. The others, who are white, Barry Cumbest, Troy Ross, Ken Taylor and Randy Bosarge voted for it.
Board President Melton Harris, who is black, strongly opposed the vote. The others, who are white, Barry Cumbest, Troy Ross, Ken Taylor and Randy Bosarge voted for it.
Feb 1, 2016: WLOX: Jackson County rescinds support of Lake George Project
Board President Melton Harris said the next step for supervisors will be to send letters to George County Supervisors and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers explaining the change of heart.
Board President Melton Harris said the next step for supervisors will be to send letters to George County Supervisors and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers explaining the change of heart.
Aug 4, 2015: Sun Herald: Election roundup: Boards of supervisors shaken up across South Mississippi
Melton Harris kept his seat with a victory over former Supervisor Robert Norvell.
Melton Harris kept his seat with a victory over former Supervisor Robert Norvell.
Feb 2, 2015: Sun Herald: Jackson County supervisors support bill that would open SRHS, other hospitals' meetings
Supervisor Melton Harris said he is in favor of the legislation because it deals with opening up the meetings of the county-owned hospital system to the public, while keeping patient records confidential.
Supervisor Melton Harris said he is in favor of the legislation because it deals with opening up the meetings of the county-owned hospital system to the public, while keeping patient records confidential.