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Timeline set for objections to Marion’s bankruptcy case
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.”
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Fans show team spirit at Temple viewing of Super Bowl XLIV
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Star of The Week: Megan Mowdy
Meridian Community College Sophomore Megan Mowdy lives to sing, and she loves to share her passion for music.
20-year-old Megan is a Kemper County resident, and her love of music helped her to become the first member of her family to attend college. -
Arbor Day program set for Tuesday
The Lauderdale County Welcome Center celebrates Mississippi's Arbor Day this week.
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4-H leader is driving force behind community service
MISSISSIPPI STATE – Newton’s business and civic leaders have always expected a visit from Johnnie Mae Walker on behalf of the annual 4-H bike-a-thon for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, but they grew worried when other people appeared in her place.
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4-H leader is driving force behind community service
MISSISSIPPI STATE – Newton’s business and civic leaders have always expected a visit from Johnnie Mae Walker on behalf of the annual 4-H bike-a-thon for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, but they grew worried when other people appeared in her place.
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Course teaches basic landscape design
Those with a desire to learn the latest in a variety of landscape maintenance topics will have a chance to do so in a two-day short course offered through Mississippi State University and the University of Arkansas.
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Two local men graduate from Air Force basic training
Air Force Airmen Cordarius R. Coleman and Robert A. McNamara graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
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Boy Scouts, Happy Birthday!
Nolan Reynerson was understandably out of breath after helping to set up the Pinewood Derby ramp at Bonita Lakes Mall Friday afternoon.
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Marriages and Divorces
Marriages and Divorces
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Meridian Mardi Gras
As chilly winds blew through the deserted streets of Meridian Saturday, the Dumont Plaza was alive with Cajun flair and live music under an otherwise dull sky.
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