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 businesses, 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 served 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 .

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.

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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.

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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.