Southaven mayor sees 400% sewer-rate increase without federal, state funding
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Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite (left) said the northwest part of DeSoto County that the district serves is primarily made up of residents who established their households early in Southaven’s history. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite testifies that the cost associated with a North Mississippi area taking over wastewater treatment could mean a significant increase for residents.
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