Holly Springs Utility Investigation Hearing Set

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Filed August 5th, 2025

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Mississippi Public Service Commission has scheduled a show-cause hearing for the Holly Springs Utility Department (HSUD) on September 4th. HSUD must address findings from a recent consulting report regarding its operations and service to the community.

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What changed

The Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) has scheduled a show-cause hearing for the Holly Springs Utility Department (HSUD) for September 4, 2025. At this hearing, HSUD will be required to respond to findings presented in a Silverpoint Consulting report that was recently filed with the Commission. This action indicates a formal investigation into HSUD's operations and service delivery, stemming from issues that have reportedly been ongoing for decades.

Regulated entities, particularly utility providers facing scrutiny, should note the MPSC's commitment to transparency and public participation in resolving service crises. While specific penalties are not detailed, the show-cause nature of the hearing implies potential corrective actions or sanctions if HSUD cannot adequately address the report's findings. The Commission encourages public input, highlighting the importance of community involvement in ensuring services meet public interest standards.

What to do next

HSUD must prepare to address findings from the Silverpoint Consulting report at the September 4th hearing.
Public is encouraged to participate in the show-cause hearing to provide input on HSUD services.

Source document (simplified)

Mississippi Public Service Commission (601) 961-5400 | WWW.PSC.MS.GOV STATE OF MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS Chairman Chris Brown Northern District Commissioner De’Keither A. Stamps Central District Commissioner Wayne Carr Southern District FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SETS DATE FOR SHOW-CAUSE HEARING IN HOLLY SPRINGS UTILITY DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION Jackson, MS (August 5, 2025)— Today the Mississippi Public Service Commissioners voted unanimously to schedule a show-cause hearing for 9 a.m. on September 4th at the New Albany Municipal Court. At the hearing, HSUD will be called upon to answer to the findings of the Silverpoint Consulting report which was filed with the Commission early last week. The Commissioners have expressed their commitment to finding a long-term, transparent solution for the community served by HSUD stating, “We strongly encourage public participation in the upcoming show-cause hearing, emphasizing that this is more than a procedural requirement—it is critical for HSUD to address the issues raised in the report and to clarify its actions. By working together, we can ensure that the outcome serves the best interests of the people who rely on HSUD services." Chris Brown, Chairman of the Mississippi Public Service Commission and Commissioner for the Northern District which encompasses HSUD, stated, “This show-cause hearing is the crucial next step to bringing about a solution to a crisis which has been decades in the making. We remain committed to bringing relief to the people of HSUD.” ### For media inquiries, please contact: Richard Stone Director of Communications Northern District Public Service Commission (601) 383-3287 richard.stone@psc.ms.gov Katherine Collier Executive Director