Jan 7, 2025- Despite a recent victory in the Mississippi Supreme Court, the Mississippi Public Service Commissioners were disappointed in Tuesday’s Hinds County Circuit Court decision granting a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to the City of Holly Springs, resulting in the delay of a crucial show cause hearing.
The Commissioners believed the show cause hearing to be integral to ensure cooperation from the City of Holly Springs in obtaining necessary information to aide in its investigation as previously requested. Despite the Commission’s transparent approach and willingness to work with the City of Holly Springs to find a resolution as swiftly as possible, the City has continued to use delay tactics through the court system, to hinder the Commission’s ability to address growing concerns promptly and thoroughly. Therefore, the Commission will use every avenue available to seek enforcement and fulfill the oversight duly granted by the Mississippi Legislature in 2024.
“While we respect the judicial process, we believe that the delay caused by the TRO is not in the best interest of those suffering in the Holly Springs Utility District (HSUD) despite the best efforts of this Commission to obtain cooperation from the City,” stated the Commissioners. “The Commission will set the hearing after the 2025 Regular Legislative Session in order to expedite a resolution and avoid further delay tactics and exhaustive legal battles which contribute nothing to providing relief.
