The Secretary of State’s Office transferred 14.4 acres of tax-forfeited properties, formerly the Newton Hospital run by Pioneer Health Services, to the City of Newton today. The total value of these tax-forfeited parcels is $845,100.00.
“We are pleased to convey the former hospital property to the City of Newton,” stated Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. “We are hopeful this property will be converted to meet the healthcare needs of the citizens in Newton and Scott counties.”
The hospital closed in December 2016. In August 2016, the county tax collector conveyed this property to the State of Mississippi for the non-payment of property taxes.
Parcel No. 068S-13-00-016.60 is 8.4 acres and is valued at $755,100.00. Parcel No. 068R-13-00-016.70 is 6 acres and is valued at $90,000.00.
“This property transfer is great news for the City of Newton,” said Mayor Murray Weems. “We have missed having a hospital, and we are looking forward to finding a healthcare solution for our citizens.”
