Town of Taylorsville, MS

08/14/2026

🏛️ Discover Local History at the Watkins Museum!

There’s always something new to discover when you explore the stories that shaped our community. Stop by the Watkins Museum and take a closer look at the people, places, and moments that make our local history worth celebrating.
Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting for the first time, come explore, learn, and connect with the past. ❤️
📍 Plan a visit and experience the Watkins Museum for yourself! Contact the Taylorsville Town Hall for more information.

08/06/2026

Thursday, August 6, 2026

THERE WILL BE A WATER OUTAGE TO FIX A LEAKE close to Taylorsville Elementary School starting about 8AM on Spring St. This outage will affect Spring St, Boykin Dr, River Road Estates, Leaf River Dr, and Armory Dr. This outage will last for a few hours so please make preparations now.

08/03/2026

TOWN OF TAYLORSVILLE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

The Town of Taylorsville is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Public Works Director, a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations and long-term planning of the town’s Public Works Department. This position works closely with town leadership to maintain and improve essential services for the community.

The Public Works Director will supervise and coordinate a wide range of municipal services, including streets and drainage maintenance, water and sewer systems, sanitation services, and the upkeep of town property and infrastructure. A Public Works Director who acts as a working supervisor leads by example, actively engaging in field operations while managing personnel, resources, and projects to maintain efficient and reliable public services. Responsibilities include directing and supervising department employees, coordinating public works projects, maintaining equipment and facilities, responding to citizen concerns, assisting with infrastructure planning, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and reporting to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen regarding departmental operations and needs.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience in public works, utilities, construction, or a related field is preferred. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are important, and prior supervisory or management experience is also preferred. A valid driver’s license is required, and applicants must reside within a 30-mile radius of the Town of Taylorsville.

This department head position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience and requires a 40-hour work week with occasional overtime, as well as on-call availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Successful completion of a probationary period is required to attain regular employment status, after which the employee will be eligible for group medical, dental, and life insurance coverage, participation in a state retirement plan, and enrollment in a tax-deferred savings plan.
Applications may be picked up at Taylorsville Town Hall, located at 202 Eureka Street, Taylorsville, Mississippi 39168. Completed applications may be submitted in person, by mail to Town of Taylorsville, Attn. Arthur Newman, PO Box 358, Taylorsville, MS 39168, or by email to [email protected].

All applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

The Town of Taylorsville is an equal opportunity employer.

07/31/2026

Taylorsville Public Library’s August Calendar of Events

07/29/2026

TOWN OF TAYLORSVILLE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

The Town of Taylorsville is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Public Works Director, a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations and long-term planning of the town’s Public Works Department. This position works closely with town leadership to maintain and improve essential services for the community.
The Public Works Director will supervise and coordinate a wide range of municipal services, including streets and drainage maintenance, water and sewer systems, sanitation services, and the upkeep of town property and infrastructure. A Public Works Director who acts as a working supervisor leads by example, actively engaging in field operations while managing personnel, resources, and projects to maintain efficient and reliable public services. Responsibilities include directing and supervising department employees, coordinating public works projects, maintaining equipment and facilities, responding to citizen concerns, assisting with infrastructure planning, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and reporting to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen regarding departmental operations and needs.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience in public works, utilities, construction, or a related field is preferred. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are important, and prior supervisory or management experience is also preferred. A valid driver’s license is required, and applicants must reside within a 30-mile radius of the Town of Taylorsville.

This department head position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience and requires a 40-hour work week with occasional overtime, as well as on-call availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Successful completion of a probationary period is required to attain regular employment status, after which the employee will be eligible for group medical, dental, and life insurance coverage, participation in a state retirement plan, and enrollment in a tax-deferred savings plan.

Applications may be picked up at Taylorsville Town Hall, located at 202 Eureka Street, Taylorsville, Mississippi 39168. Completed applications may be submitted in person, by mail to Town of Taylorsville, Attn. Arthur Newman, PO Box 358, Taylorsville, MS 39168, or by email to [email protected].
All applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

The Town of Taylorsville is an equal opportunity employer.

07/23/2026

07/23/2026

Taylorsville’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen participated in The Town of Raleigh’s “Smith County Wide Back to School Drive” last night in Raleigh at the Charles Waldrup Ag Complex. It was a great success and they enjoyed getting to visit with everyone.

07/17/2026

FUN FACT FRIDAY:

Did you know that in the mid-1970s, brothers Ray and Truman Jones invited fellow self-taught acoustic musicians to meet at the Sunset Motel in Taylorsville, MS?

On that fall evening, 27 musicians, along with the Jones brothers and their wives, gathered to organize the Magnolia State Bluegrass Association. The association was officially chartered as a Mississippi non-profit corporation on June 13, 1978.

Today, the association continues its mission of preserving and promoting bluegrass music with over 1,300 members residing across Mississippi and 13 other states.

To honor this history, a Magnolia State Bluegrass Association, INC marker has been displayed in Taylorsville but was recently been moved to the Taylorsville Train Depot.

07/14/2026

Smith County's Miss Hospitality, Anistyn Ivy, thank you for presenting your Hometown Commercial and Mississippi Speech at the Town of Taylorsville’s board meeting on Thursday, July 9th. Your presentations truly highlighted what Smith County and Mississippi mean to you.

On behalf of the Town of Taylorsville, we want to wish you the best of luck with the upcoming competition schedule:

- Wednesday: 1:1 Judge’s interview
- Thursday: Panel interview
- Friday: Mississippi speech and Preliminary Competition
- Saturday: Final Competition night

We are rooting for you!