Baptist
Memorial Hospital
Golden Triangle
P/662-244-1000
520 5th Street North
Columbus, MS 39705
As
a major health care provider for East Mississippi and
West Alabama residents, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden
Triangle is one of the leaders in the healthcare industry.
From performing the latest cancer therapy to providing
one-day removal of kidney-stones, BMH-GT is known as
an innovator in providing health care services.
The
328-bed regional hospital is Mississippi's seventh largest
provider of medical/surgical services. It is also the
home of the Thad Cochran Prenatal Facility which features
six beautiful labor/delivery/recover (LDR) suites, a
well baby nursery and a Level II neonatal intensive
care unit. More than 85 physicians cover most areas
of medical specialties. The hospital operates the Seimen's
Linear Accelerator, one of the most advanced radiation
oncology devices in the country.
BMH-GT
offers many programs to the community including a Hospice
program for the terminally ill; Baptist Behavioral Health
Care - Willowbrook; Baptist Wellness Center; a variety
of educational programs and classes for the public;
a speakers bureau; various support groups for patients
and their families; and much more.
Automobile
Information
DRIVER'S
LICENSES
New residents are required to
secure a regular driver's license within 60 days after
establishing residency in Mississippi. Applicants are
required to take a written and eye examination given
by the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Your social security
number will be required. The license will be issued
for a four-year period at a nominal cost. CDL are also
available. Applicants for a driver's license must be
at least sixteen years of age. Applicants under seventeen
years of age must have an application signed and verified
by both parents before being issued a permit.
Department of Public Safety
662/327-1833
Lowndes County Vehicle Registration
662/329-5771
MOTOR
VEHICLE INSPECTION
An annual motor vehicle inspection
is required for all automobiles operating on any public
road in Mississippi. State approved license garages
and service stations make the inspections and a minimum
fee is charged after which a windshield sticker is provided
by the inspector.
Tax
Information
PERSONAL
TAXES
State, county and municipal ad valorem taxes, except
on motor vehicles, must be paid by February 1 of each
year. County and city tax mileage rates are set prior
to October 1 of each year.
PLACE
TO PAY PROPERTY TAXES
City Taxes, County taxes and state ad valorem taxes
are payable to the Lowndes
County Tax Collector located in the Courthouse
(662/329-5700). State income tax is payable to the State
Tax Commission by April 15 of each year. There is a
branch office in Columbus (662/328-3271). The Internal
Revenue Service office is located at 2209 5th Street
North, Columbus.
