Forrest County Board of Supervisors
Welcome to the County’s website.
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 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.
The population for Forrest County, Mississippi is 74,934. (Census 2010).
Greater Hattiesburg MSA
Regional Profile – click here
Switchboard: (601) 545-6000
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NOTICE
By order of the State Aid Engineer, the Forrest County Board of Supervisors
have been instructed to immediately close by emergency/temporary means
the Brooklyn to Janice Road Bridge.
Bridge Closure Order (PDF)
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September 29, 2020
District 2 Supervisor, Sharon Thompson presents a check for $2,500
to North Forrest Men’s Basketball Coach Quenton Loving for support
of the North Forrest athletic program.
(L to R) Joe Holloway, North Forrest Athletic supporter,
District 2 Supervisor Sharon Thompson
and Quenton Loving, Men’s Basketball Coach.
June 2020
The Mississippi Association of Supervisors Minority Caucus is pleased
to announce its annual scholarship recipients. Each year the caucus
awards 14 scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each to graduating
high school seniors who will attend a Mississippi University, College or
University, College or Community college.
Presenting the award is District 2 Supervisor, Sharon Thompson.
Hazard Mitigation Plan (PDF)
Peace Officers Memorial Day 2020
video
Testing Dates
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March 21, 2020
David Hogan, President of the Forrest County Board
of Supervisors signs executive order temporarily
suspending restaurants and bars located in Forrest County
outside of municipalities to suspend dine-in service
until further notice.
Press Conference Video
Latest News
Resources Link
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Forrest General Hospital Press Conference-> Link
Hattiesburg Leaders discuss plans and the latest updates
on the Coronavirus (Video) –> Link
East Hardy Street Project
Drive-by Video (PC)
Fly-Over Video (PC)
Lower Leaf Watershed FEMA Flood Map Presentation 2019 (PDF)
The appeal period is on hold until further notice, per FEMA.
Check back for update.
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November 18, 2019
Charles Marshall was recognized and commended by the
Board of Supervisors, for his many years of distinguished
service as District 2 Supervisor after the November 18th
Board meeting.
A Proclamation was adopted and presented to Mr. Marshall
before a large gathering of local elected officials, dignitaries
family and many friends who participated in a luncheon.
January 5, 2020, will mark the final day in office for Supervisor
Marshall after serving for six consecutive terms as District 2
Supervisor; twenty-four years on the Board, including two as
its President and four as its Vice-President.
Mr. Marshall is instrumental in improved meeting and recreational facilities at the Glendale, North Forrest,
and Rawls Springs Community Centers similarly testify to Charles’ dedication to the citizens of District 2
over the past three decades, as do new and improved athletic facilities and storm shelters at the Rawls
Springs Elementary and North Forrest Elementary and High Schools.
November 18, 2019
The Dixie Volunteer Fire Department accept delivery of a 2019 Typhoon Chassis E-One
Pumper, prior to the Forrest County Board of Supervisors Meeting.
September 3, 2019
Forrest County Comptroller Penny Steed, makes a presentation to the Public and the
Board of Supervisors detailing the upcoming FY’20 Budget.
Select link below to display Budget details:
Forrest County FY’20 Budget (PDF)
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Forrest County Farmer’s Market
1200 Corinne Street, on block off Broadway Drive, Hattiesburg, MS
7am – Noon Wednesdays & Saturdays, year-round
Local vendors in an enclosed indoor space offering Gifts, Art, Crafts,
Furniture, Toys, Fresh produce in all seasons and Ready-to-eat items.
July 1, 2019
The Board of Supervisors publicly commended Quitman Griffin with a Proclamation for his decades
of service as a member of the Tax Assessor’s office upon the occasion of his retirement.
Quitman has been employed with the Tax Assessor’s office since October 21, 1981.
Pictured with Quitman is his wife Donna and their grandson.
May 2018
Supervisor David Hogan performs the ribbon cutting at the Dixie Community Center
Little Library dedication. The project originated when Shirley Carter reached out to
David Hogan about creating an honor system library at the Community Center.
The library will run as an honor system where kids will be able to take books and bring
them back, or donate books.
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November 20, 2017
The Board of Supervisors recognized Petal School District, it’s Superintendent, staff,
students and their families for achieving the ranking of the No.1 school district in the
State of Mississippi.
Petal was one of only 15 districts in the state to achieve an A rating by the Mississippi
Department of Education.
David Hogan presented the award to Superintendent Matt Dillon.
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October 19, 2017
The Board of Supervisors inspect a new Firetruck received by the Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department.
The truck is a Peterbilt 1,000 gallon pumper with a 1,250 GPM (gallons per minute) pump.
This truck replaces their previous 17 year old truck that was totaled in a 2016 wreck.
With the help of an insurance settlement and a $50,000 contribution from the county’s general fund,
the fire department financed the remaining balance of $48,000.
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January 3, 2017
Forrest County Chancery Clerk, Jimmy C. Havard, swears in the newly elected
Forrest County, MS Election Commissioners.
Tyler Wood, District 1 Commissioner
Barbara Johnson, District 2 Commissioner
Lucretia Sug Jenkins, District 3 Commissioner
Nancy Faye Noble, District 4 Commissioner
Sue Polk, District 5 Commissioner
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March 16,2015
The Rawls Springs and McLaurin Volunteer Fire Department both received new Fire Trucks
prior to the Board of Supervisors meeting Monday.
The trucks were purchased in part by a rural fire truck acquisition assistance program along
with matching grants from the county, and with fire department insurance rebate programs.
The acquisition of these new fire trucks help the VFD’s to keep lower fire insurance ratings.
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David Hogan-President District 1, Sharon Thompson-District 2,
Burkett Ross-District 3, Rod Woullard-Vice President-District 4,
Chris Bowen-District 5