Judge/Executive Johnny W. Roberts Jr.
Occupational tax showing increase compared to 2022; help needed at Lewisport rickhouse
At the Hancock County Fiscal Court meeting on Monday, July 10th, it was voiced that there has been a substantial increase in occupational taxes, compared to this time last year. Occupational Tax The year-to-date, total occupational tax collected is $6,032,260.50. Last year’s year-to-date total was $5,424,059.38. “That’s up from last year by $500,000-$600,000,” Judge-Executive…
Read MoreVastwood Park; Beach Closed for Swimming
Swimming at Vastwood Beach this year is cancelled, and the beach is closed. “We couldn’t find anybody to work as lifeguards,” Judge-Executive Johnny W. Roberts, Jr. explained. “We trained a couple, but we didn’t have enough to open. We wanted to have (more) on a rotation, with breaks. We didn’t have anyone to supervise those…
Read MoreTwo County Tractors Destroyed in Fire
Last week, the Hancock County Road Department lost 2 John Deere tractors to fire – a 2012 & 2014 model. The cause of the fire is unknown. Judge/Executive Johnny W. Roberts, Jr. explained that, “Our road department had finished mowing for the day and they were at the intersection of Yeakel and Quisenberry Road.…
Read MoreDomtar to invest $51 million in new pilot program at Hawesville mill
Domtar announced they will be investing $51 million into upgrading equipment at the 50-year-old Hawesville mill, with 400 jobs remaining in Hancock County. They will be repurposing one of the 2 paper machines (pulpers) to produce fiber-based, biodegradable products such as earth-friendly “plastic” bags, as well as continuing to make fine paper products. …
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