Covington County Students head back to class

Covington County students headed back to school this week. In an effort to give everyone time to become acclimated to the changes, students returned to school with a rolling start schedule. Superintendent of Education Babette Duty and her staff have been on the school campuses this week to support the approximately 470 employees and 2700 students. (Report from The News-Commercial)

John McLaurin retires from City of Collins after 25 years

John McLaurin was recently honored upon his retirement for his twenty-five years of service to the City of Collins. He worked with the City from 1995-2020 driving the Garbage Truck.

Mayor Hope Magee Jones presented Mr. McLaurin with a key to the City and Public Director Bob Shoemake presented him with a plaque. The city would like to extend congratulations to Mr. McLaurin for a job well done.

Carrie Underwood honored with Retirement Reception July 23

Carrie Massengale Underwood was given a Retirement Reception on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Collins Civic Center in Collins. Mrs. Underwood retired as the Deputy City Clerk for the City of Collins after eleven years of dedicated service to the City.

Pictured above are (from left), former Mayor V. O. Smith, Carrie Underwood, and current Mayor Hope Magee Jones.

During the time of presentation and recognition, comments were given by Mayor Hope Magee Jones, former Mayor V. O. Smith, City Clerk Suzette Davis, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Williamson, City of Collins Fire Chief John B. Pope III, and Mississippi Municipal Clerks Association President JoAnn Robinson.

Mrs. Underwood was presented a key to the City by Mayor Jones. Among the other gifts she received was a collage blanket that had pictures from her years of service with the city. This was presented to her from City Clerk Suzette Davis and the City Hall Office Team.

Music for the evening was presented by John Douglas, Stacy Blackwell, and Ken Craft.

Online Tax Sale to be held August 31

The City of Collins will hold its annual tax sale online on Monday, August 31, 2020, at 8:30 a.m.via the GovEase website. The City of Collins Tax Collector Suzette Davis will conduct an online tax sale for delinquent and unpaid taxes for the year of 2019.  The GovEase website will allow bidders to submit bids, view and download auction results.

Click here to view the properties that will be listed for sale.

NOTICE OF LAND TO MATURE

FOR 2017 DELINQUENT TAXES – COLLINS, MISSISSIPPI

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW, I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LANDS, WERE, ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2018 SOLD FOR THE TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2017, AND THAT THE TITLES TO SAID LANDS WILL BECOME ABSOLUTE TO THE PURCHASER UNLESS REDEMPTION FROM SAID TAX SALE IS MADE ON OR BEFORE THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2020.

THIS THE 1ST DAY OF JULY 2020.

SUZETTE DAVIS
CITY CLERK, CITY OF COLLINS

084N19        01800
RECEIPT NO: 158
DEES J C SR EST
LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 43, IN COLLINS
ORIGINAL SURVEY
4043030     PPIN: 9578
% CHARLES JUDE MILLER
156 HAMPTON HILLS BLVD
CANTON MS  39046

136Q24        19100
RECEIPT NO: 779
NIXON MATTIE EST
PT BLK 9 & 10 W OF NEW HWY IN COLLINS
(WATTS SURVEY)
PPIN:10307

084N19        00200
RECEIPT NO:  791
DEES J C EST
3 AC N OF RR & W OF DITCH IN
SE4 SW4 COLLINS SUBDIVISION
7200010     PPIN: 10319
% CHARLES JUDE MILLER
156 HAMPTON HILLS BLVD
CANTON MS  39046

POSITION AVAILABLE

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Collins announce an opening for full-time position in the Public Works Department.  A valid driver’s license is required.  Applications may be picked up at City Hall during the hours of 9:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.  Deadline for receiving applications will be July 15, 2020, at 5:00 P.M.