Forrest County Board of Supervisors

06/09/2026

Our website has a lot of resources you may not be aware of! You can pay current taxes, delinquent taxes, and child support all online.

For delinquent taxes and child support, visit https://forrestcountyms.us/forrest-county-chancery-clerk/

For current taxes https://forrestcountyms.us/resources/ --> Pay Online

06/08/2026

Join us at 1200 Corinne Street this weekend for Sweet Summertime at the Market at the Forrest County Farmer's Market !

06/02/2026

Good morning, all! We are hiring at Forrest County! We have some big shoes to fill at the Veterans Service Office- we are searching for the county's new Veterans Service Officer. This role is very important, as taking care of our community's veterans is of high priority.

Another role we are looking to fill is Justice Court Bookkeeper to help us keep our court systems running efficiently.

We are also still looking to fill the role of Operations Director at the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center.

Please see full descriptions and apply here: https://forrestcountyms.us/work-with-forrest-county/

06/01/2026

Several special guests joined us this morning at the Forrest County Board of Supervisors meeting!

We were honored to recognize the 2026 Petal High School Baseball Team, who captured the MHSAA Class 7A State Championship. The team finished the season with a 24-12 record and went undefeated in the playoffs (8-0) on their way to bringing home the state title. In recognition of their outstanding accomplishment, the Board proclaimed today, June 1st, as Petal High School Baseball Team Day in Forrest County.

We also celebrated two outstanding students from Forrest County Agricultural High School, Lucas Carlson and Mallory Boyte, who were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship from SMPDD to attend Pearl River Community College.

Congratulations to these remarkable students and athletes for their hard work, dedication, and achievements. We are proud to celebrate their success and look forward to all they will accomplish in the future!

06/01/2026

Good morning all! The Forrest County Board of Supervisors will be holding their Board Meeting today beginning at 10:00 a.m. located in the Paul B. Johnson, Jr. Chancery Building.

05/29/2026

Today at noon, Southern Miss Baseball hosts Arkansas-Little Rock in the first game of the NCAA Hattiesburg Regional at Pete Taylor Park. We'd like to welcome all visitors to town and remind residents to be hospitable!

Good luck to our boys! SMTTT! ☝️

05/28/2026

HERE to Host Major Housing Resource Fair in Hattiesburg in Honor of National Homeownership Month

In celebration of National Homeownership Month, Housing: Economic Resources & Education (HERE) will take over the Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center (220 West Front Street, Hattiesburg, MS) on Thursday, June 18, 2026, for a comprehensive Housing Resource Fair. Utilizing multiple dedicated spaces within the center, this full-day event serves as a massive, one-stop shop designed to empower homeowners, prospective buyers, and industry professionals across Hattiesburg, Laurel, and surrounding Pine Belt areas.

For registration details, exhibitor information, or general inquiries, please contact HERE at 601-658-8654 or email [email protected]

Main Housing Resource Fair (Come-and-Go)
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Room: The Auditorium
Features: Free lunch for attendees, exciting door prizes, and exhibitor booths representing Mississippi Home Corporation, mortgage lenders, realtors, housing authorities, and legal advocacy groups.
Admission: Free and open to the general public.

Industry "Lunch & Learn" (FORTIFIED Roof Standards)
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Room: The Conference Room
Registration: Required via official event flyer.

Community Credit Workshop (Partnered with Community Bank)
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Room: The Dining Hall
Perks: Complimentary evening meal provided.
Registration: Required via flyer QR code.

https://hereishome.org/

05/26/2026

Please use this link if you have any damages caused by the recent weather! Forrest County Emergency Management

This survey aims to help state and local emergency management officials across Mississippi Identify and understand damages that have occurred during recent natural disaster activity.

05/26/2026

The NWS in Jackson has placed all of Forrest County in an Elevated Flash Flood Threat Today (2 out of 4). 2-3 inches of rain in less than a 3 hour time frame will be possible. This could lead to areas of flash flooding. Some roads may be flooded or closed and some structures could be inundated with water. We are also closely watching the Black Creek in Brooklyn. The current state is 22.2 feet and it should be cresting around 22.5. This will lead to minor flooding in the Camp Dantzler community.

Sand and sand bags will be available at the following locations:


-Forrest County EOC 4080 US Hwy 11 Hattiesburg
-Hattiesburg Fire Station #1 610 N Main St Hattiesburg
-Petal Fire Station #1 101 Fairchild Drive Petal
-Forrest County Brooklyn Barn 2170 Carnes Rd Brooklyn.
-Brooklyn Fire Department 48 Old Hwy 49 West
-Camp Dantzler Fire Department 764 Churchwell Road

PLEASE USE CAUTION, as we have already faced a devastating loss following yesterday's fatal drowning in Petal. Prayers for that individual's loved ones!

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Their courage, service, and dedication will never be forgotten. This Memorial Day, we reflect with gratitude on the freedoms we enjoy because of their sacrifice.

County offices (excluding public safety) are closed today. We will resume regular hours tomorrow.