Forrest County Board of Supervisors

09/02/2026

Good morning, Forrest County! Happy Humpday! Heads up for next week county offices (excluding public safety) will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in Observance of the Labor Day holiday. The Board of Supervisors meeting will be rescheduled for Tuesday, September 8th, and as always open to the public at 641 North Main.

08/27/2026

Check out what's coming up next at The Center at Forrest County! Tickets and registration are available now.

Visit https://forrestcountycenter.com/our-events/ for event details and more information.

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08/26/2026

The Forrest County Youth Court is in search of a Deputy Court Administrator!
Apply here https://forrestcountyms.us/work-with-forrest-county/

08/26/2026

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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PAY 2023 DELINQUENT TAXES!!
Our office is open from 8:00AM-5:00PM.

08/25/2026

We are hiring at the Forrest County Veterans Service Office!
apply here: https://forrestcountyms.us/work-with-forrest-county/

08/21/2026

We’re happy for the opportunity to share more about the work Forrest County does for our residents. There are many aspects of county government that people may not realize fall under our responsibility, and we’re always looking for ways to help our residents better understand how their local government works and the services we provide.

We’re proud to be part of conversations like this and to help shine a light on the work happening every day to serve Forrest County. Thank you to Area Development Partnership for the opportunity to share!

08/19/2026

Forrest County is growing and changing, and planning for the future means having the long view.

We are proud to share the Forrest County Comprehensive Plan 2026–2050: a long-range roadmap designed to help guide decisions about the future of our county.

So, what does that mean??

Think of the Comprehensive Plan as a guide for answering important questions like:

• How should we prepare for growth?
• Where should future development occur?
• How can we improve roads, infrastructure, drainage, and broadband?
• How do we support economic growth and job opportunities?
• How can we preserve our rural character and natural resources while preparing for the future?
• What improvements are needed for public safety, recreation, community facilities, and quality of life?

The plan identifies six major areas of focus: Sustainable Growth, Environmental Resilience, Economic Opportunity, Connectivity, Community Facilities/Quality of Life, and continued Community Engagement.

This plan does NOT mean that every recommendation will happen overnight or that every idea is a guaranteed project. Instead, it provides a long-term framework to help our county leaders make informed decisions, prioritize investments, pursue funding opportunities, and work toward a shared vision for Forrest County. The plan also includes a flexible Five-Year Action Framework and will be reviewed and updated over time as our county's needs and opportunities evolve.

The full Forrest County Comprehensive Plan is now available to view on our website: https://forrestcountyms.us/forrest-county-comprehensive-plan/

We encourage residents to take a look and learn more about the vision, priorities, and opportunities that will help shape Forrest County in the years ahead.

A comprehensive plan is a policy document that outlines a community’s vision for the future and the steps required to achieve it.

08/17/2026

The Forrest County Board of Supervisors board meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. this morning in the Paul B. Johnson, Jr. Chancery Building.

08/14/2026

Today, the Forrest County Board of Supervisors proudly recognized the Petal School District for 50 years of excellence and service to our community!

For five decades, Petal School District has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, outstanding educators and staff, and the success of its students-bringing pride and recognition to our community and beyond.

In honor of this incredible milestone, the Board officially proclaimed August 3, 2026, as Petal School District Day in Forrest County! Supervisor of District 3 Steve Stringer presented them with this proclamation.

Congratulations to Petal School District on 50 years of excellence, and here’s to many more years of success! ❤️ Petal High School Petal School District

08/14/2026

We’re proud to share a project that has been adding a special touch to East Hattiesburg for the past few months!

Located in East Jerusalem Park, this beautiful sign welcomes travelers crossing the Hall Avenue overpass toward Petal and highlights the history and natural beauty of our community including the East Hattiesburg Historic District and Duncan Lake.

This project was funded by the Forrest County Board of Supervisors, with support from Sharon Thompson, Supervisor of District 2.

We’re excited to see this artwork serving as a warm welcome to everyone traveling through East Hattiesburg!