The hospital was valued at $158 million to $238 million by the Jackson, Miss.-based financial services firm Raymond James.
Hospital executives said not selling the facility could raise countywide taxes by $5 million, resulting in $8.6 million in taxes a year, according to the publication.
Residents seeking a referendum have 21 days to obtain 1,500 signatures on a petition in favor of a vote.
Hospital leadership explained the facility’s financial burdens, which include a nursing shortage, rising salaries and higher drug prices.
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