Leaders of Jackson Hospital has asked Montgomery county and city officials to consider passing a new ad valorem tax to help the hospital stay open even.

Even though a "verbal agreement" was reached with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and it was announced that the hospital would not close for the time being it still faces financial troubles. Todd and Cindy talk about the possibility of adding an ad valorem tax for struggling rural hospitals in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.

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