The city of Meridian has until May 9 to object in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Mississippi to the town of Marion’s petition for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection.
Objections must be filed with the office of the Clerk of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
If any objections are filed with the court, a hearing will be held on May 17 at 9 a.m. in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Jackson. After a hearing, the court may dismiss the petition if the court finds that Marion did not file the petition in good faith or if the petition does not meet the requirements of Chapter 9.
Marion owes the city of Meridian $400,000 for a past due sewerage bill. Marion Mayor Elvis Hudson filed for bankruptcy on the town’s behalf on Feb. 6.
A writ of garnishment was filed against the town of Marion, meaning all the town’s funds were frozen — up to the amount owed — until the judgment is paid off. When the city of Meridian completed its necessary paper work, it proceeded to Citizens National Bank to start levying its garnishment against the town of Marion.
Marion’s checking account was frozen at the same time the town filed for bankruptcy. Hudson said then that the town’s assets were frozen for about 15 minutes.
Judge Billy G. Bridge on Jan. 24 ordered that the town of Marion must pay the city of Meridian for the outstanding sewerage bill. Hudson has said Marion is unable to pay the amount, and has requested the city of Meridian forgive the debt.
Meridian Mayor John Robert Smith said then that he has no authority to “give away the assets that belong to the people of Meridian.”
Local News
Timeline set for objections to Marion’s bankruptcy case
- Local News
-
- Partnership in place for safety blitz
-
Keeping time with the Disabled American Veterans
When you are responsible for transporting area veterans to Jackson to meet their medical appointments, you better be on time.
-
Morning update for, Friday, May 25, 2012
-
Celebrating Jimmie
- Feed your mind at Nexus Hero Brown Bag Lunch
-
Man faces kidnapping charges
-
Classroom Visit
-
The Drought Is Over
All Mason Irby was hoping for was to find a way on base.
The Southeast Lauderdale sophomore did that and so much more. Irby's single with two outs in the seventh inning broke a tie, lifting the Tigers to a 6-3 MHSAA Class 3A state championship win at Smith-Wills Stadium on Wednesday, and handing Southeast (32-7) its first title since 1966. -
Ronald McDonald House charity event scheduled
A 54-hole golf tournament is coming to Briarwood Country Club on June 26-29. The Emerald Coast Golf Tour will hold their Pro-Am Classic here in Meridian, but in addition to this all proceeds will go to a great cause – The Ronald McDonald House.
-
UBS in urgent need of blood
Due to unforeseen circumstances this month, United Blood Services has had some drives cancel, leaving the local hospitals at a critical shortage of blood.
- More Local News Headlines
Raw Video: Activists Allege Massacre in Syria
NJ Man Charged With Murder in Death of Patz
Support, Fun for Kids of Fallen Soldiers at Camp
Fugitive Penguin Caught, Returned to Aquarium
50 Years Later, Underground Fire Still Burning
Light Show Transforms Sydney Opera House
Raw Video: Unruly Passenger Restrained in Miami
Raw Video: Robber Uses Drive-thru Window
Raw Video: Dragon Arrives at Space Station
Calif.'s Coronado Named Nation's Best Beach
CEO Salaries Become Sore Issue in Labor Disputes
Raw Video: Fight Erupts in Ukrainian Parliament
Texan Ranchers Remain Wary of Drought
Raw Video: Soldiers Plant Flags at Arlington
Police: Man Arrested in Etan Patz Disappearance
NYC Protests: the Revolution Will Be Scripted
Chicago U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald Resigns
Neighbors of Etan Patz's Suspect: It's Shocking
Gulf Fishermen Reel From Seafood Troubles
Stuntman Makes Skydive Without Parachute in UK
