NEWS BLAST WINSTON COUNTY SELF HELP COOPERATIVE’S
WINTER • Februar y 2018 • 3rd Edition • V isit us online @ www.wcshc.com
WCSHC Land Retention Mississippi’s By Frank Taylor Email: fltaylor@bellsouth.net
Winston County’s Tax Assessor, Darlene Bane
One can define land retention as minimizing the risk of loss. Land loss effects and impacts socially disadvantaged landowners at a higher rate than the mainstream communities. Black and brown landowners continue to lose land at an
alarming rate through delinquent taxes, heirs property issues, misunderstanding between family members, and/or the elevation of tax levies. WCSHC work closely with other groups to develop workable strategies to hinder this situation. 2017’s tax levy increased by 15 percent on the average across Winston County. “We need answers to why our taxes ballooned in 2018”, according to Allen McReynolds of WCSHC. For answers, the WCSHC invited Winston County’s Tax Assessor, Darlene Bane. Darlene accepted the early morning invitation on January 19, 2018 and participated in the session where constituents voiced their concerns. According to Darlene, the state of Mississippi reappraised each parcel of land, and the state attached new rates. Several individuals wanted to know how the state of Mississippi could impose new rates of taxes without notification to taxpayers. Other questions included, “why small parcels of less than 10 acres received a higher levy, and when and WCSHC Land Retention Continued on page 2
Homestead
“Homestead” generally refers to a family’s dwelling and the land upon which the dwelling rests. Under Mississippi law, families have the right to keep a certain portion of their homestead exemption from creditors. Mississippi’s Homestead Continued on page 2
Mr. Joseph Miller Celebrates 90th Birthday Mr. Joseph Miller lovingly known as “Little Joe” is one in a million. This world would be a better place to live, if, we had more individuals like Mr. Little Joe. You can best describe his as a compassion father, deacon, coach, mentor, community leader and most of all, a man who loves God. The city of Greensboro is thankful for your untiring efforts to help humankind and leaving a fruitful legacy for others to follow. Therefore, on this day March 1, the entire city of Greensboro and the Union Chapel Church Family expresses love and appreciation for your 90 years of living and your continuous contributions to society. “Your statue is short;” however, “your foot steps are gigantic.” We Love You, The City of Greensboro, MS
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