African American Community vs City of Hattiesburg: What's at stake

Hattiesburg, MS- The Hattiesburg City Council held a public hearing at its regular scheduled council meeting in which the city wants to destroy Mt. Carmel Baptist Church as the city claims the building itself is potentially dangerous to the community.

The pastor of Mt. Carmel Ministries, Civil Rights Leader, The Reverend Kenneth Fairly and supporters pushed back strong with support from other African American leaders and community stake holders.

Also at stake, Councilman Elect Eric Boney may be forced to resign before taking office if the city council don't approve an agreement that extends a contract for the city's employee clinic that his wife manages as a nurse practitioner, stripping away the votes of 100's of voters who elected him to serve their community.

The City Council will meet again Tuesday to make its final decisions.