Bude, MS Police Department

07/04/2026

Please be safe as you celebrate the holidays. Make wise decisions and enjoy your day!!!

May you all have a safe and joyous holiday!!!

06/29/2026

Our condolences and prayers are with the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office and the entire community in the loss of Investigator Andretta English. May God cover your spirit eternally.

The Hattiesburg Police Department extends its heartfelt condolences to the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office following the tragic loss of Investigator Andretta English, who passed away after a motorcycle accident yesterday.

We are keeping her family, friends, colleagues and the entire Forrest County Sheriff’s Office in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

04/29/2026

Happy belated birthday alderwoman!!

We would like to wish a Happy Blessed Belated Birthday to Alderwoman Ward 3 Jillian Dunmore. Her birthday was Sunday, April 26th but you are still celebrated today! May God Keep You and Continue To Bless You!

04/10/2026

Good news for the Town of Bude,MS and the Bude, MS Police Department :

Franklin County will be receiving funding from state appropriations after the recent legislative session in Jackson concluded last week. Scenic Rivers Development District was awarded $1.75 million for site development of the Okhissa Lake Lodge and Resort project being developed. The Town of Bude will see $200,000 from the state for the purchase of police department vehicles, cameras and equipment. Franklin County learned it will receive $500,000 for improvements on Murray Road along with $250,000 for infrastructure improvements.
Franklin Advocate

04/07/2026

Board meeting tonight.

The board of the town of Bude is excited to serve you the citizens of Town of Bude,MS! Today as we do every first Tuesday we have a board meeting. This meeting is public and we invite all of our citizens to see the process we go through to make our town a better place to live!!

Meeting starts promptly at 6:00PM!!

The agenda is as follows:

03/04/2026

Last night we had the pleasure of of honoring former Deputy Chief Everett Marshall for his 34 years of exemplary service to Bude and the State Of Mississippi!! Deputy Chief Marshall, we as a town, community and municipality pray that your retirement brings you all of the fulfillment you deserve! Thank you Sir!!

02/25/2026

Alert 🚨 Alert 🚨 Alert

The Town of Bude,MS has requested and been approved to implement a burn ban from February 24, 2026(today) until March 24, 2026. During this ban violators will be issued tickets and are held responsible for any fires that get out of control. Fires that damage property will be the financial and lawful responsibility of anyone who initiates a fire unlawfully!