Rate increases expected for Atmos, MaxxSouth customers
Atmos Energy customers in the area and MaxxSouth customers in Starkville could be paying more for their respective services.
Mississippi graduation rates reach all time high
According to the Mississippi Department of Education, high school graduation rates for the state reached an all time high during the 2015-2016 school year with 80.8 percent of all students graduating within four years.
CLW raising residential rates
Utility rates for Columbus residents are going up.
Fed sees strengthening economy but stays ‘patient’ on rates
The Federal Reserve’s outlook for the U.S. economy is steadily brightening. Yet the Fed will be “patient” in raising interest rates from record lows.
Miss. universities win final OK to raise tuition
Mississippi’s College Board gave final approval Thursday to plans for the state’s eight public universities to raise tuition by an average of 3.2 percent this fall.
Why the Federal Reserve thinks the economy still needs its help
If you didn’t know about the lingering damage from the Great Recession, the U.S. economy would appear remarkably strong.
Water rate increase coming to Columbus
Columbus Light & Water customers are about to start paying more for water.
City approves rental increases for Trotter
It will now cost more money to hold an event at the Trotter Convention Center.
Our View: New policies needed for the ‘new’ Trotter
With the $2 million Trotter Center renovation set to be completed by the end of the year, the Columbus City Council voted at its Tuesday meeting to raise rates for the facility by 20-to-25 percent, depending on which facilities are booked.
No rate increase for CL&W customers
The CL&W Board of Directors met Sept. 18 to discuss the water budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year, which begins Wednesday. During that meeting, the board voted down a recommendation from CL&W General Manager Todd Gale to increase water and sewer rates by 7.5 percent beginning in October.
CL&W looking at acquiring water customers
Columbus Light and Water board members are looking into options for generating more revenue, one of which includes acquiring new customers for water services.
New mill values could shape priorities
It will be September before millage rates for the 2014-15 fiscal year are set in Lowndes County and Columbus, but preliminary tax roll values indicate what the value of each mill will be worth.
SED manager predicts no electricity rate hikes
Starkville Electric Department will operate a Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget similar to current funding levels and does not need an electric rate hike to subsidize its operations, General Manager Terry Kemp said Thursday.
PSC approves higher energy rates for companies
Power bills will be going up in February for customers of Entergy Mississippi and Mississippi Power Co.
City’s insurance premiums jump to 6-year high
The city of Columbus is going to pay $55,000 more to insure itself in 2014 than it did in 2013.
The overall 2014 premium is $315,621 — the highest amount in six years and an almost 18-percent increase over 2013’s premium, which was $260,038.
Miss. Power seeks rate increase to pay fuel costs
JACKSON — Mississippi Power Co. says it needs to charge more in 2014 for fuel as part of its yearly rate evaluation. The unit of
Gov’t reaches agreement to allow airline merger
DALLAS — American Airlines and US Airways reached a deal with the government that lets the two form the world’s biggest airline and opens up
Water rates likely changing for Caledonia customers
By the end of this week Brandon Presley, the public service commissioner for Mississippi’s northern district, will sign an order allowing Caledonia to change the rate at which it charges customers for water.
TVA increase forwarded to CL&W customers
Columbus Light & Water customers will pay an extra 1.5 percent per month starting Oct. 1.
For a residential customer paying a $100 utility bill each month, the increase adds $1.50 to the bill.
TVA rate increases likely to have local impact
Expect the light bill to go up.
On Thursday, Tennessee Valley Authority announced a 1.5 percent base rate increase. Officials with the company said the increase will likely mean about an extra $18 a year coming out of consumers’ pockets.