Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District

08/07/2026

🎉✨ Congratulations to Aveonnia Lee, Daniel Reid, DeKeylon Bass-Johnson and Kirsten Bailey! ✨🎉

On behalf of the Jackson County Board of Supervisors, special thanks to Supervisor Morris and Supervisor Ross for these nominations, we are incredibly proud to celebrate these outstanding students for receiving the prestigious NAACP and SMPDD scholarships this Fall. Your dedication, perseverance, and dreams inspire us all.

We believe in your bright futures and can't wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish. Keep reaching for the stars—you have our full support and admiration! 🌟👏



Troy Ross District 4 Supervisor

08/05/2026

We’re grateful for this assistance approval for our friends in Picayune and Pearl River County! ❤️

PICAYUNE, Miss. — Picayune city leaders traveled to the nation's capital in late June to ask federal officials for disaster assistance and ongoing infrastructure support. The delegation rep

08/04/2026

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to Carson Pierce and Cooper Ward for receiving SMPDD’s $1,000 Scholarship to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College this Fall!

Supervisor Larry Havard and the Board presented these students their awards at the George County Board of Supervisors Meeting!

We wish these students the Best of Luck in their future endeavors! 🎉🎉🎉

George County Board of Supervisors

07/29/2026

Congratulations to both of our board members, Ray Wesson and Derek Necaise, on their outstanding achievements! We are proud of both of you and the awesome work that you do! 🎉🎉🎉

07/28/2026

Save the Date: Community Job Fair! 📆

Get ready to meet local employers, explore career opportunities, and take the next step toward your future.

When: Friday, Aug. 14 (12–6 p.m.) & Saturday, Aug. 15 (8 a.m.–1 p.m.)
Where: MGCCC Perkinson Campus, Hayden Student Union
Address: 51 Main St., Perkinston, MS 39573
Presented by: Workforce Development at MGCCC

Bring your resume (or come as you are!) and connect with employers hiring in your community.

Save the date and tell a friend! 📣✨

07/24/2026

07/24/2026

Arronne Whitehead and Tanner Stockstill were recognized for their hard work and accomplishments In Pearl River County!

Both were nominated by the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors to receive a $1,000.00 scholarship from Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District (SMPDD) to attend Pearl River Community College this Fall!

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to these two students, we wish you the best of luck!



Pearl River County Board of Supervisors

07/15/2026

Congratulations to Julius Wilson and Cenniyah Taylor! ✨🎉

The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors is proud to celebrate these outstanding students for receiving the SMPDD Scholarship of $1,000 each to attend Pearl River Community College this Fall! 📚💙

Your dedication, hard work, and bright futures inspire us all. We are excited to see the incredible things you will accomplish in this new chapter of your lives. Keep striving, dreaming big, and making us proud!

Wishing you both the very best on this exciting journey ahead! 🎓🌟



Pearl River Community College

07/08/2026

⭐️✨Celebrating Heidi Thornhill & David Woodson🌟✨

The Marion County Board of Supervisors is proud to honor you both for earning the SMPDD Scholarship — a $1,000 award to support your studies at Pearl River Community College this fall! 🎓💙

Your dedication and ambition are truly inspiring, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve. 🎉🎉🎉

07/07/2026

🚨 New Opportunity for Justice-Impacted Residents! 🚨

SMPDD is proud to offer FREE Reentry Career Readiness Services for justice-impacted residents in Harrison, Hancock, and Jackson Counties.

If you're looking for support with:
✅ Resume development
✅ Interview preparation
✅ Career coaching
✅ Job placement assistance

Our Reentry Career Coaching program can help you take the next step toward meaningful employment.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Resident of Harrison, Hancock, or Jackson County
• Have a felony conviction
• Currently unemployed or underemployed

📍 Reentry Specialist Hours:
Mondays | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Gulfport WIN Job Center

Ready to invest in your future? Apply today by scanning the QR code!

***Schedule is subject to change***