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Holmes County approves cost increase for indigent burials, cremations

  cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Due to an increase in cremation costs for funeral homes in Holmes County, the cost for the county to bury and cremate indigent people-meaning they could not afford basic life necessities-by $350. The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the increase after County Project Director David Corbin brought the matter up…

Holmes County Commission hears proposal for recouping EMS transport costs
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Holmes County Commission hears proposal for recouping EMS transport costs

  cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes County is considering a program allowing the county’s Emergency Medical Services department to recoup Medicaid funds based on service runs. Alissa Narode with consulting firm Public Consulting Group explained the terms of the potential program to the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners during a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7. ‘It’s a…

Esto to increase water utility rates starting next year
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Esto to increase water utility rates starting next year

  cbreaux@kentsmith.biz In order to maintain financial stability and ensure continued service quality, the Town of Esto will increase water utility rates effective January 1, 2024. The new base rate inside town limits will be $29.91 up to 2,000 gallons. After that limit, the rate per 1,000 gallons will be $7.03 up to 5,000 gallons;…