Clarksdale, MS
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ClarksdaleMS averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $55,707 +2.4% yr/yr · -39.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2012–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$48.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$51.3M (FY2023)
Taxes$9.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$130.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,563 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20252 housing units ($65K)
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
Clarksdale Board considers animal control truck purchase and riverwalk payments
The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will discuss various municipal claims, board appointments, and personnel changes. The meeting includes requests for equipment purchases for animal control and payments for the Sunflower Riverwalk project.
- Purchase of a 2026 Ford F-150 for Animal Control from Pine Belt Auto Group for $37,799.00
- Sunflower Riverwalk payments including $81,400.00 to Contech Engineered Solutions for a pedestrian bridge
- Authorization to renew City Clerk Bond and Oath of Notaries Public for $127.00
- Request to remove 424 and 426 DeSoto Avenue from the demo list
- Acceptance of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) grant
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Board Agenda
Monday, October 26, 2026
4:00 PM
Board Members:
Mayor
Commissioners
Orlando W. Paden
Ray Sykes
Jimmy Harris
Eddie Earl
Linda C. Downing
Department Heads:
City Clerk
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Public Works
City Attorney
Laketha Covington
Vince Ramirez
Charles Lane
David Walker
Melvin Miller
Call to Order
Roll Call
Stand for Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes
September 14, 2026
September 24, 2026 Recess
September 28, 2026
Department Head Comments
City Clerk -
Police -
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Fire -
Public Works -
Personnel -
Grant Writer -
City Attorney -
Commissioner Comments
Ward 1 -
Ward 2 -
Ward 3 -
Ward 4 -
Mayor's Comments
Community Comments
Buster Moton
Comments about Clarksdale
3
Dave Houston Jr.
Thanks for donating to Clarksdale Day and discuss Christmas events
Orlando Bell
Requesting to remove 424 and 426 DeSoto Avenue from the demo list
Valencia Turner
Discuss the safeguards that aren't in place for Green bough neighborhood and speed bumps
need to be placed on that street
Dr. Toya Matthews
Clarksdale Municipal School District
New Business
Old Business
Board Appointments
Housing Authority
Ward 4
George Fields- expired 07.30.2026
Library Board
Ward 1
Georgette Sabatini - expired 09.30.2026
Airport Board
Ward 3
Lewis Wilkins- expires 11.17.2026
City Clerk
City Cl …
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Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 12:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 16:00
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Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 12:00
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Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 16:00
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Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 12:00
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Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 16:00
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Thu Dec 24, 2026 · 12:00
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Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 16:00
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Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 12:00
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Thu Apr 1, 2027 · 12:00
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Mon Apr 12, 2027 · 16:00
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Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 12:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
Clarksdale Board considers animal control truck and riverwalk payments
The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will discuss city board appointments and various department claims. The meeting includes requests for vehicle purchases and payments for the Sunflower Riverwalk project.
- Purchase of a 2026 Ford F-150 for Animal Control from Pine Belt Auto Group for $37,799.00
- Sunflower Riverwalk payments including $81,400.00 to Contech Engineered Solutions
- Request to remove 424 and 426 DeSoto Avenue from the demolition list
- City Clerk Bond renewal with Western Surety Company for $127.00
- Payment of $10,345.00 and $335.12 to Neel-Schaffer for Spruce Street Drainage
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Vetting Board Agenda
Thursday, October 22, 2026
12:00 PM
Board Members:
Mayor
Commissioners
Orlando W. Paden
Ray Sykes
Jimmy Harris
Eddie Earl
Linda C. Downing
Department Heads:
City Clerk
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Public Works
City Attorney
Laketha Covington
Vince Ramirez
Charles Lane
David Walker
Melvin Miller
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes
September 14, 2026
Department Head Comments
Commissioner Comments
Mayor's Comments
Community Comments
Buster Moton
Comments about Clarksdale
Dave Houston Jr.
Thanks for donating to Clarksdale Day and discuss Christmas events
2
Orlando Bell
Requesting to remove 424 and 426 DeSoto Avenue from the demo list
Valencia Turner
Discuss the safeguards that aren't in place for Green bough neighborhood and speed bumps
need to be placed on that street
Old Business
Board Appointments
Housing Authority
Ward 4
George Fields- expired 07.30.2026
Library Board
Ward 1
Georgette Sabatini - expired 09.30.2026
Airport Board
Ward 3
Lewis Wilkins- expires 11.17.2026
City Clerk
City Clerk Bond Renewal
Authorization to renew the Bond and Oath of Notaries Public with Western Surety
Company for the City Clerk; authorization to issue warrant in the amount of $127.00
Planning Commission Refund
Permission to refund Eddie Taylor in the amount of $100.00 for a planning commission
application
3
Miscellaneous Claims
Permission to p …
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 10:00
General
Board to discuss Sasse Park renovations and FY 2022 audit
The Board will discuss renovations for Sasse Park. Additionally, the body will acknowledge the FY 2022 audit from Bridgers, Goodman, Baird & Clarke, PLLC and consider authorizing the Mayor to sign the Management Representation Letter.
- Discussion of Sasse Park Renovations
- Receipt of FY 2022 audit from Bridgers, Goodman, Baird & Clarke, PLLC
- Authorization for Mayor to execute Management Representation Letter
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Special Board Agenda
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
10:00 AM
Board Members:
Mayor
Commissioners
Orlando W. Paden
Ray Sykes
Jimmy Harris
Eddie Earl
Linda C. Downing
Department Heads:
City Clerk
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Public Works
City Attorney
Laketha Covington
Vince Ramirez
Charles Lane
David Walker
Melvin Miller
Call to Order
1. Discuss Sasse Park Renovations
2. Acknowledge receipt of the FY 2022 audit from Bridgers, Goodman, Baird & Clarke, PLLC;
authorization from the Mayor to execute the Management Representation Letter
Meeting Conclusion
Adjourn
Thursday, October 22, 2026 12p.m.
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
Board considers $308,404 in accounts payable and Spruce Street drainage closeout
The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will review September accounts payable and various infrastructure payments. The meeting includes requests for street closures for community events and several board appointment renewals.
- Payment of September Accounts Payable in the amount of $308,404.22
- Spruce Street Drainage Improvements closeout with a new contract amount of $444,907.60
- Proposed rezoning of 5197 Highway 61 South and adjacent parcels from Agricultural to C-2 Highway Commercial
- Request to reimburse Park Commission $15,800.00 for a new HVAC unit
- Authorization for demolition of property at 431 Oakhurst Avenue
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Board Agenda
Monday, October 12, 2026
4:00 PM
Board Members:
Mayor
Commissioners
Orlando W. Paden
Ray Sykes
Jimmy Harris
Eddie Earl
Linda C. Downing
Department Heads:
City Clerk
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Public Works
City Attorney
Laketha Covington
Vince Ramirez
Charles Lane
David Walker
Melvin Miller
Call to Order
Roll Call
Stand for Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes
August 20, 2026 Recess
August 24, 2026
August 27, 2026 Special
September 4, 2026 Special
September 10, 2026 Recess
September 14, 2026
Department Head Comments
City Clerk -
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Police -
Fire -
Public Works -
Personnel -
Grant Writer -
City Attorney -
Commissioner Comments
Ward 1 -
Ward 2 -
Ward 3 -
Ward 4 -
Mayor's Comments
Community Comments
Buster Moton
Comments about Clarksdale
Christopher Mullins
Comments
3
Williamson Tree Care & Co.
Dead Trees to be moved or trimmed
Alley Ways cleared over hanging dead limbs
Attention to any and all trees that propose danger
Attention to parks and recreational areas
Kyndria Morris
Request to block off Roosevelt, Grant Street, and 6th Street to the deceased brother's
memorial birthday on October 17, 2026 from 2:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Steven Street- Hambone Festival
Request to block off East Second Street between Yazoo and Delta Street on Friday &
Saturday October 30-31, 2026 from 12 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. …
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 12:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
Clarksdale Board considers multiple city contracts and personnel promotions
The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will discuss various city advertisements for services, personnel changes in the police and fire departments, and several community event requests. The body is also reviewing miscellaneous claims and property hearings.
- Permission to advertise for vehicle fleet management, cleaning services, website design, and a printer fleet
- Payment of miscellaneous claims including $39,750.00 to Key Solutions and $11,457.40 to Neel-Schaffer
- Approval of 11 promotions in the Fire Department to Captain and Lieutenant
- Request to set property hearings for 10 locations, including 605 Ritchie Avenue and 804 Martin Luther King
- Acknowledgement of a $50,000.00 donation from the Park Commission for the Sunflower Riverwalk Project
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Board Agenda
Monday, September 28, 2026
4:00 PM
Board Members:
Mayor
Commissioners
Orlando W. Paden
Ray Sykes
Jimmy Harris
Eddie Earl
Linda C. Downing
Department Heads:
City Clerk
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Public Works
City Attorney
Laketha Covington
Vince Ramirez
Charles Lane
Craig Amerson
Melvin Miller
Call to Order
Roll Call
Stand for Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes
August 06, 2026 Recess
August 10, 2026
Department Head Comments
City Clerk -
Police -
Fire -
Public Works -
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Personnel -
Grant Writer -
City Attorney -
Commissioner Comments
Ward 1 -
Ward 2 -
Ward 3 -
Ward 4 -
Asking that the board votes to remove the walkway petitions on the corner of Ritchie/Espy
Drive. There have been several accidents in the location and several are missing because
cars have knocked them down.
Mayor's Comments
Community Comments
Annie Burton
Concerns about something in her community
Oscar Scott
Police Department and City council accountability
Chelsea Presley
Requesting an allocation for the Diaper Bank of the Delta
Unstoppable Bold Day Parade 2026
Requesting to hold the Unstoppable Bold Day Sensory Friendly Parade on November 14, 2026 in
honor of CFC Syndrome Awareness and Sensory Sensitivities at 5p.m. Downtown by The Stage
3
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Requesting to block the roadway starting at 500 Indiana …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 12:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
Clarksdale Board considers equipment purchases and city infrastructure repairs
The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will discuss various city maintenance projects, personnel promotions, and requests for street closures for community events. The body is also reviewing vehicle replacements and several professional service contracts.
- Proposed tractor, loader, and cutter purchases with quotes up to $146,163.96
- Water line repairs at City Hall ($6,500.00) and National Guard Armory ($3,800.00)
- Acknowledgement of a $50,000.00 donation for the Sunflower Riverwalk Project
- Property hearings for 9 locations, including 605 Ritchie Avenue and 834 Lincoln Place
- Promotions for 11 Fire Department personnel to Captain and Lieutenant
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Vetting Board Agenda
Thursday, September 24, 2026
12:00 PM
Board Members:
Mayor
Commissioners
Orlando W. Paden
Ray Sykes
Jimmy Harris
Eddie Earl
Linda C. Downing
Department Heads:
City Clerk
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Public Works
City Attorney
Laketha Covington
Vince Ramirez
Charles Lane
David Walker
Melvin Miller
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes
August 06, 2026 Recess
August 10, 2026
Department Head Comments
City Clerk -
Police -
Fire -
Public Works -
2
Personnel -
Grant Writer -
City Attorney -
Commissioner Comments
Ward 1 -
Ward 2 -
Ward 3 -
Ward 4 -
Asking that the board votes to remove the barricades on the corner of Ritchie/Espy Drive.
There have been several accidents in the location and several are missing because cars have
knocked them down.
Mayor's Comments
Community Comments
Oscar Scott
Police Department and City council accountability
Annie Burton
Concerns about something in her community
Carryover- Mellissa Johnson
Requesting to block off 821 corner of Lincoln to Chestnut Street on Saturday, October 30, 2026
5p.m-11p.m. for her mother's anniversary party
Unstoppable Bold Day Parade 2026
Requesting to hold the Unstoppable Bold Day Sensory Friendly Parade on November 14, 2026 in
honor of CFC Syndrome Awareness and Sensory Sensitivities at 5p.m. Downtown by The Stage
3
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk …
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Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 16:00
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 12:00
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Fri Sep 4, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
✓ Decided: Board approves prior meeting minutes despite one nay vote
The Board of Mayor and Commissioners met in regular session on September 4, 2026, and approved the minutes from the previous meeting as presented. The motion carried with a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Harris voting nay. No other substantive decisions were made during this meeting.
- Approved minutes as presented (2-1, Sykes and Downing aye, Harris nay)
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Board Meeting
September 4, 2026
BEING ASSEMBLED, Mayor Orlando W. Paden called the meeting to order, prayer was given by
Commissioner Harris, and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
BE IT REMEMBERED, that Mayor Orlando W. Paden, and Commissioners, Ray Sykes, Jimmy Harris, Linda
C. Downing, of the City of Clarksdale, Mississippi, convened in regular session at the City Hall Council
Chambers, at 6:00 o'clock p.m., on Friday, September 4, 2026. Other City Officials in attendance were City
Clerk Laketha Covington, Police Chief Vincent Ramirez, Fire Chief Charles Lane, Public Works Director
David Walker, and City Attorney Melvin Miller. Members of the public were also in attendance.
BE IT FURTHER REMEMBERED, DISCUSSION, a motion was made by Commissioner Sykes and
seconded by Commissioner Downing that approve the minutes as presented. The City Clerk polled the Board,
and the following Commissioners voted "Aye": Ray Sykes, Linda C. Downing. The following Commissioners
voted "Nay": Jimmy Harris. It was so ordered upon receiving the majority vote of the Board of Mayor and
Commissioners.
City of Clarksdale, Mississippi
By: __________________________________
Orlando W. Paden, Mayor
Attest:
By: ________________________________
Laketha Covington, City Clerk
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Fri Jul 31, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Mayor & Commissioners
Board to discuss water quality complaints, pool, and approve $100K+ in payments
The Clarksdale Board of Mayor & Commissioners will discuss water quality concerns raised by residents and the Park Commission swimming pool, and will vote on a series of payments and contracts. These include reimbursing the incidental expense account, paying miscellaneous claims, accepting a park donation, and issuing warrants for a new van and the Sunflower Riverwalk project. The board will also consider board appointments, personnel changes, and a property hearing list.
- Discussion about water quality with Clarksdale Public Utilities and resident Tony Barnes' complaint about tainted water
- Permission to pay miscellaneous claims: Smith & Weiland $700, Catalis $1,999.62, BDO Accounting Firm $12,120, TinkerBell Bouncy Service $275, Neel-Schaffer $7,999
- Accept $15,600 donation from Aim for Change/MSU Extension for Sasse Street Park improvements
- Issue warrant for 2026 Chevrolet Express 3500 van ($51,420) for community service work program
- Reject all bids for Sunflower Riverwalk Bridge Abutment (over budget) and authorize re-bid; also approve Riverwalk invoices totaling $26,131.62
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Board Agenda
Monday, July 27, 2026
4:00 PM
Board Members:
Mayor
Commissioners
Orlando W. Paden
Ray Sykes
Jimmy Harris
Eddie Earl
Linda C. Downing
Department Heads:
City Clerk
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Public Works
City Attorney
Laketha Covington
Vince Ramirez
Charles Lane
David Walker
Melvin Miller
Call to Order
Roll Call
Stand for Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Department Head Comments
City Clerk -
Police -
Fire -
Public Works -
Personnel -
Grant Writer -
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City Attorney -
Commissioner Comments
Ward 1 -
Ward 2 -
Ward 3 -
Ward 4 -
Discussion: Park Commission Swimming Pool
Clarksdale Public Utilities (CPU)
Discussion about water quality
Mayor's Comments
Community Comments
Kenya Arnold
Requesting a sound permit for a backyard gathering on August 8, 2026 8p.m.- 12a.m., no streets will need
to be blocked off
Justin Gates- Riverside Hotel
Requesting street closure and use of the McLaurin Park near 610 Sunflower Ave for a Back-to-School
bash on August 1, 2026
Tony Barnes
Discussion about how long his water has been tainted
New Business
Old Business
City Clerk
Incidental Expense
3
Permission to partially reimburse the Incidental Expense account for the month of July in the
amount of $3,849.87
Miscellaneous Claims
Permission to pay the following miscellaneous claims:
Smith & Weiland $700.00
Catalis $1,999.62
BDO Accounting …
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Clarksdale Board of Mayor & Commissioners holds Vetting Board meeting
The board is meeting to review department head comments, accounts payable, and other administrative claims. The agenda includes a scheduled executive session.
- Review of Accounts Payable
- Review of Incidental Expense and Debit Card Account
- Review of Miscellaneous Claims
- Discussion of Police, Fire, and Public Works department items
- Executive Session
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Vetting Board Agenda
Thursday, June 4, 2026
12:00 PM
Board Members:
Mayor
Commissioners
Orlando W. Paden
Ray Sykes
Jimmy Harris
Eddie Earl
Linda C. Downing
Department Heads: City Clerk
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Public Works
City Attorney
Laketha Covington
Vince Ramirez
Charles Lane
Craig Amerson
Melvin Miller
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes
Department Head Comments
City Clerk -
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Community Comments
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Accounts Payable
Incidental Expense
Debit Card Account
Miscellaneous Claims
Police Department
Fire Department
Public Works
Personnel
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Status Changes
Grant Writer
City Attorney
Executive Session
Go Into Closed Session
Go into closed session for discussion to determine whether to go into Executive Session
Return to Open Meeting
Return to open meeting to make the declaration of going into Executive Session
Go into Executive Session
Come Out of Executive Session
Meeting Conclusion
Safety Report
Adjourn
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Fri May 29, 2026 · 18:00
General
Fri May 29, 2026 · 18:00
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Fri May 22, 2026 · 18:00
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💰 Federal awards (top 5 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $358,561 | DELTA HUB EMPOWERMENT SYSTEMS Department of Agriculture · GRASS CUTTING AT THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM LOCATED IN WASHINGTON DC |
| $224,406 | DELTA HUB EMPOWERMENT SYSTEMS Department of the Interior · ROCR FY25 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES |
| $114,975 | DELTA HUB EMPOWERMENT SYSTEMS Department of Agriculture · MOWING CONTRACT FOR SOUTH FARM CONTACT: SUE BENTZ, 240-832-9412 |
| $8,055 | KBH CORP Department of Agriculture · COTTON MODULE SPEAR |
| $96 | IMAGE INDUSTRIES, INC. Department of Defense · WELD STUD |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Coahoma County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Federal disasters (10 yr)8 ({"Severe Storm": 10, "Flood": 4, "Hurricane": 4, "Biological · last Fri Feb 6, 2026)
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments505 (4,931 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (1,182 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy40.7% (low numeracy 63% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$48.9M
Annual budget
$130.7M
Debt outstanding
2
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$48.9M
Spending$51.3M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load HIGH
Outstanding debt$130.7M
Debt-to-revenue2.67×
Debt-load index73 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.