Next Forrest County Board Meeting

Monday August 2, 2010, 10 A.M.

Courthouse Location on Map (641 Main Street, Hattiesburg, MS)
(601) 545-6000

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The  2008 population estimate for Forrest County, Mississippi is 79,425.

Forrest County is located in south central Mississippi approximately 100 miles south
of the State Capital, Jackson.  The County is a dynamic, growing center for business,
population and learning.

Two universities are based in Forrest County:  University of Southern Mississippi and
William Carey University.  There are also two colleges:  Antonelli College and Pearl River Community College.

The County is serverd by interstate 59 (New Orleans to Meridian) and Highway 49 (Gulfport to Jackson)
as well as Highway 98 (Mobile to Columbia.)  Hattiesburg, where the county offices are located, is
therefore known as the Hub City.

There is also an excellent Medical facility:  Forrest General Hospital.

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Aerial photo of the new Forrest County Jail

4-12-2010

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July 22, 2010

The Board recognized and commendeded the Hattiesburg Americans baseball team and coaching staff with a
Proclamation.  The team recently captured the Dixie Youth State Championship by defeating Kosciusko 11-2.
The team won 14 games and lost only 2 during the 2010 season, and advanced through Sub-District, District
South State, and State tournament rounds to stand alone among 75 statewide teams.

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July 6, 2010

Supervisors present a Proclamation to Curtis Elliott upon his retirement as Building Maintenance and
Grounds Supervisor.  Curtis has served Forrest County in the position for the past 15 years.

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                                                                                 July 6, 2010

       The Carnes Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department was awarded grant funds of $223,500.00 for the purchase of a
       3,500 gallon Vacuum Tanker under the Vehicle Acquisition Program.

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5-6-2010
The Dixie Volunteer Fire Department accept delivery of a new 1000 gallon Custom E1 Pumper.
The $275,000 Truck was purchased with the help of the Forrest County Board of Supervisors
and a $70,000 Grant from the Rual Firetruck acquisition program.

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                      Mark Wedgeworth of Petal Boy Scout Troop 3, attended the May 3, 2010
     Board of Supervisors meeting as part of the requirements to earn his Communications
     Merit Badge.

Forrest County's preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS)

FloodPlain Damage Prevention Ordinance

(How to calculate your current Taxes)

Voter Registration Information

NEW (Brooklyn Sewer System Construction Plans) link

______________________________________________________________________       March 18, 2010 The Forrest County Board of Supervisors adopted a Proclamation recognizing and commending Anna Magaret Kilgore, Colin Smith, Nathan Rawls, Alexandra Pittman, and Seth Maxie from the Forrest County 4-H and FFA Program, for their outstanding accomplishments in connection with the Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions, the largest junior market livestock show in the State of Mississippi. March 4, 2010 Forrest County takes delivery of a new Fire Truck purchased for use by the Brooklyn Volunteer Fire department. (Left to Right) Charles Marshall, David Hogan, Chip Brown, Rod Woullard, Lynn Cartlidge, Chris Bowen, Brandon Pierce. February 18, 2010 Forrest County Breaks Ground on new Community Shelter News Release January 7, 2010 Forrest County Board Meeting The Board of Supervisors were presented with a Plaque by the USM Baseball Coaching Staff for their continued support of the USM Baseball program. (L-R) Charles Marshal, Lynn Cartlidge, David Hogan, Coach Corkey Palmer, Coach Scott Berry, Chris Bowen, Jimmy C. Havard. ______________________________________________________________ January 5, 2010 Forrest County Board Meeting   The Forrest County Board of Supervisors elected a new President and Vice-President for the 2010 term.   FRONT ROW (L to R) David Miller-Board Attorney Charles Marshall, Supervisor District 2 Rod Woullard (Vice President) Supervisor District 4 David Hogan (President) Supervisor District 1 Betty Carlisle, County Administrator Lynn Cartlidge, Supervisor District 3 Chris Bowen, Supervisor District 5 Jimmy C. Havard, Forrest County Chancery Clerk   BACK ROW (L to R) James K. Dukes, Attorney, Consultant Penny Steed, Director of Finance Billy Magee, Forrest County Sheriff Charles Bolton, Chief Deputy Derrick Ivy, MultiPurpose Center Director.   ______________________________________________________________________   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Forrest County Board of Supervisors Left to Right: David Hogan President) District 1, Charles Marshall-District 2, Lynn Cartlidge-District 3, Rod Woullard- (Vice-President) District 4, Chris Bowen-District 5.

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