Forrest County Youth Court Judge Carol Jones Russell

Forrest County Youth Court Judge Carol Jones Russell Judge Carol Jones Russell presides over the cases of children who have been alleged to be neglected

It’s Social Workers’ Appreciation Month, and today the court team and I expressed our appreciation and gratitude to the ...
03/23/2026

It’s Social Workers’ Appreciation Month, and today the court team and I expressed our appreciation and gratitude to the social workers of Forrest County CPS during our Annual Appreciation Luncheon. We thank our special guests, Hattiesburg City Councilman Eric Boney and Ms. Delories Williams of DW Consulting and Training for bringing powerful and uplifting words of encouragement and gratitude to our social workers!!

I also want to send a very special thank you to our court’s very own social workers, Ms. Josie Brown and Ms. Britnie Gray - the Dynamic Duo! And thanks so much to my staff for helping make this event more special every year!!

Every Tuesday at the courthouse, something powerful happens. 💙Our Mentor Program brings together dedicated volunteers fr...
01/14/2026

Every Tuesday at the courthouse, something powerful happens. 💙

Our Mentor Program brings together dedicated volunteers from our community who pour nothing but positivity, wisdom, and encouragement into our kids.

Through real-life lessons and personal stories, our mentors inspire our youth to listen, learn, and believe in their own potential. We are incredibly grateful for the consistent commitment of Michael Jordan, Arvelle Carey, and Carlos Twillie, whose presence and guidance make a lasting impact.

Last night, we were honored to welcome a special guest, former professional baseball player Anthony Alford, who shared his incredible journey of challenges, resilience, perseverance, and the importance of support from loved ones. His story was a powerful reminder that setbacks don’t define us—determination does.

A heartfelt thank you as well to our youth services specialists and courthouse staff who continue to support and participate in this program. It truly takes a village, and we are grateful for every person who shows up for our kids!!

Judge Russell stopped by the Forrest County CPS office today to judge Christmas decorations. And the winner is….Drumroll...
12/17/2025

Judge Russell stopped by the Forrest County CPS office today to judge Christmas decorations. And the winner is….Drumroll…the CPS Safety Unit with Candy Cane Lane theme!!!

All of the decorations were so festive!! All CPS divisions represented well!!! Thank you for everything you do CPS!!!

Every year, our court team volunteers at Christian Services to help them prepare to feed folks in our community for Than...
11/26/2025

Every year, our court team volunteers at Christian Services to help them prepare to feed folks in our community for Thanksgiving. We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve in this way! This year, we were on dessert duty and cranberry sauce duty and we loved every minute of it!! Happy Thanksgiving to all from the Forrest County and Youth Court!!

Last week, our Youth Court team had the joy of hosting an Appreciation Lunch for the incredible county departments that ...
11/17/2025

Last week, our Youth Court team had the joy of hosting an Appreciation Lunch for the incredible county departments that help us serve kids and families every day.

From our maintenance crew who keep our building running safely, to the many support departments who step in whenever we need them — we truly could not do this work without you.

Your dedication behind the scenes makes a real difference in the lives of the children and families who come through our doors. Thank you for your partnership, your hard work, and your commitment to our community.

We appreciate you more than you know! 🙌

A HUGE Thank You Special to the statewide chapters of Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) for your ge...
10/03/2025

A HUGE Thank You Special to the statewide chapters of Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) for your generous donation to the Forrest County Youth Court!! FCCLA is dedicated to preparing students for careers that support the family. Today, the statewide meeting of FCCLA was hosted at Hattiesburg High School. Chapters from the MS Delta down to the MS Gulf Coast were represented!! The chapter donated 3 trucks full of supplies for our kids and families here in Forrest County!! We are so grateful!!!

Attention Parents, Grandparents and Guardians: This is a great resource to learn about the dangers of the internet targe...
09/19/2025

Attention Parents, Grandparents and Guardians: This is a great resource to learn about the dangers of the internet targeting our teens and pre-teens!

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39401

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