Ridgeland repaying $826K in sales tax diversions. See why

Ridgeland repaying $826K in sales tax diversions. See why

Ridgeland repaying $826K in sales tax diversions. See why RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) – Sales tax revenues are slightly up in the city of Ridgeland, but officials won’t notice the increase for several more months. That’s because Ridgeland is having to repay the Mississippi Department of Revenue almost $826,000 for sales tax diversions that should have gone to another city. Mayor Gene McGee explained the problem to 3 On Your Side in a phone interview…