Environment & climate in Mississippi local government
What Mississippi city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
86 Mississippi meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Mississippi with the most environment & climate activity
- Cleveland, MS (11)
- Starkville, MS (10)
- Vicksburg, MS (8)
- DeSoto County, MS (8)
- Brandon, MS (6)
- Hattiesburg, MS (6)
- Laurel, MS (6)
- Horn Lake, MS (5)
- Madison School District, MS (4)
- Byram, MS (3)
- Oxford, MS (3)
- Gulfport, MS (3)
Latest matching meetings
Vicksburg board to consider $10K art festival sponsorship, street closures
The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with routine items including personnel actions, event permits, sponsorships, and payments. Notable items include a $10,000 sponsorship for the Hipstoric Art Festival with street closures, a $1,000 NAMI sponsorship, and payments for 911 dispatch…
City approves matching funds for 2026 Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant
The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a special meeting to authorize three specific agreements and a financial commitment. The body will approve a matching funds resolution for the 2026 Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program. Additionally, the board will authorize the Mayor to execute an…
Byram board to hold hearings on used car dealers, blighted properties
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on conditional use permits for used car dealers at two locations, and hearings on three properties that may be declared a menace to public health and safety. They will also consider consent agenda items including payments, hires, and budget amendments, and…
DeSoto County supervisors to consider recycling site, purchases, FY27 budget
The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider several items, including a request for an additional recycling location at Southaven Intermediate School, multiple purchases over $25,000, and the FY27 budget. The agenda is a draft and subject to changes.
Board to discuss sewer rehab bids, approve claims and street project pay request
The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with engineering updates and bid discussions for two sanitary sewer rehabilitation projects. The board will also consider the consent agenda, which includes approving a claims docket, a pay request for a street improvement project, and accepting a…
Brandon board to set FY27 budget schedule, discuss Main Street lighting grant
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor will hold a work session to discuss the FY27 budget adoption schedule, a Main Street lighting grant plan, the Crossgates Drive entrance, MPO quarterly project reports, the BHS homecoming parade, economic impact studies, and the events schedule through December 2026. No votes are…
Oxford Tree Board meets to review summer projects and discuss tree assessments
The Oxford Tree Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear department reports on summer projects and development issues, and begin reviews of parking lot and street trees. The board will also receive updates on tree inventory progress and fiscal year funding needs.
Gulfport Planning Commission meets August 6 with only procedural items
The Planning Commission will convene a routine meeting at City Hall to handle administrative tasks such as confirming the agenda, adopting minutes, and hearing announcements. No substantive zoning, subdivision, or development decisions are listed on this agenda.
Soccer complex bidding dispute heads to Byram work session
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a bid protest and re-advertising for the soccer complex, potential ordinances on nitrous oxide sales to minors and tree limb removal, and the upcoming July 9 agenda. No votes or final decisions are scheduled.
Supervisors to finalize tax rolls, approve $42.8M in business tax breaks
The Board will hear the Tax Assessor's presentation of real and personal property rolls and approve an order to equalize and publish the tax rolls. They will consider amending a FILOT agreement for Wildflower 2 Solar and vote on final resolutions for business investment incentives totaling $42.8 million for The…
Council to hear appeal on Kamper and E 3rd Street closures
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal by Louis Gagnet concerning the closure of portions of Kamper Street and E 3rd Street. The body will also determine if eight specific properties are menaces to community health and safety due to uncleanliness.
Board to vote on street improvement bid, grants, and employee actions
The Board of Aldermen will consider approving the lowest bid for the FYE 2026 Street Improvement Project and additional work on the Highway 8 Sidewalk Improvement Project. They will also vote on grant agreements for the airport hangar expansion and Main Street revitalization, approve various claims and invoices, and…
Heritage Commission to hold public workshop on Main Street
The Cleveland Heritage Commission approved the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes and discussed a public workshop scheduled for June 23, 2026, at the Chamber of Commerce to educate residents about the committee's role.
State Legislature awards $850,000 for drainage improvements
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hear a presentation about an $850,000 grant from the State Legislature for drainage improvements. They will also discuss several potential ordinances, including restrictions on nitrous oxide sales to minors and removal of tree limbs. Additional topics include the 2025 soccer season…
Oxford Tree Board to review pine tree removals and FY26 projects
The Oxford Tree Board will review recent tree work, public requests, and progress reports from Landscape Services and Special Projects. The board will also discuss parking lot tree growth issues and receive updates from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Council approves Change Order for North Gulfport Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Gulfport City Council will consider several resolutions, including a change order for the North Gulfport Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Project and a grant for the Gulfport Marina pump‑out replacement. Ordinances related to city staff positions and a code‑enforcement hearing on property cleanliness will also…
First reading to rezone 63 Management Road from agricultural to industrial
The City Council will hold a public hearing on three dilapidated properties and consider the first readings of ordinances requiring all water to be metered and rezoning 63 Management Road for industrial use. Second readings include renaming Memory Drive to Edgewood Drive and rezoning 3227 Ellisville Blvd for…
Council to vote on Amick Farms expansion agreement
The City Council will consider adopting an order authorizing the mayor to sign an agreement with Amick Farms, Jones County, and the Mississippi Development Authority for expansion of Amick Farms operations. Other major items include public hearings on dilapidated properties at 605 Cross St. and 1142 Parker Dr., first…
Street reassessment results presented for Starkville
The Board of Aldermen holds a work session to receive the 2026 Civil Link Reassessment of city streets. They also discuss agenda items for the upcoming June 2, 2026 regular meeting.
Commission reviews Earth Day, delays breezeway flooring decision
The Cleveland Beautification Commission reviewed the April budget and old business, including a sign installation, breezeway flooring quotes, and Earth Day feedback. They discussed ending Earth Day earlier and creating larger signs for drop-off sites. No decisions were made on new business items.
Discuss 2026-2027 priority projects and proposed budget
The Operations Work Group will discuss the proposed budget for 2026-2027 priority projects, along with updates on facilities referendums, sustainability initiatives, and USDA Community Eligibility Provision. One written statement was submitted opposing cuts to second chance breakfast and food service staff at La…
Board votes on automatic enrollment in utility 'Power of Change' program
The Board will decide on a program that automatically enrolls all Starkville Utilities customers in the Power of Change program, with a voluntary opt-out beginning July 2026. They will also approve several engineering contracts for surveys and designs, hire new employees, and hold a public hearing on a fence height…
Council to hear appeal on closing portion of alley on Court Street
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal by Marilyn Livingston and Hope Bald. The applicants are challenging a Planning Commission recommendation to deny the closure of a 150ft portion of an alley between 409 and 407 Court Street.
Board to consider International Paper manufacturing facility on East Metro Parkway
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider a Development Review application for a proposed corrugated box manufacturing facility by International Paper on East Metro Parkway. Other decisions include agreements to promote tourism (The Black Crowes/Whiskey Myers sell-off, amphitheater sponsorship), stormwater ditch…
Planning Commission to review final plats for two DeSoto Commons commercial lots, a solar-panel site plan, and a hotel proposal
The Planning Commission will consider four new-business items: final plats for DeSoto Commons commercial lots A-5 and A-8, a site plan for solar panels at 1002 Goodman Road West, and a site plan for a hotel on parcel 108736050 0000100. The meeting also includes approval of the March 30, 2026 minutes and has no old…
Street resurfacing and roadway improvements on agenda
The Brandon Board of Aldermen & Mayor will discuss the 2026 Street Resurfacing Plan, consider improvements to College Street and Highway 468, and review a MOST grant for the Quarry Trails Plan. Other items include setting the Farmers Market opening date and a continued sales tax review. The meeting is a work session…
Board will consider final inspection of the Green River Rd E‑911 tower
The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will review and vote on a variety of agenda items, including approval for a final inspection of an E‑911 tower on Green River Road, several procurement bids for the Agri‑Education Center, and updates on road and building projects. The board will also consider grant applications…
Board will discuss expansion of business or industry in executive session
The Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority will review project updates, a quote for refurbishing Ice House equipment, and an update to the Main Street Pascagoula Streetscape Plan. The board will also consider several payments totaling $5,800.00 and hold an executive‑session discussion on expanding business or industry…
Commission revisits request to paint unpainted brick at 408 Hemphill Street
The Historic Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a tabled application to paint unpainted brick at 408 Hemphill Street and five new applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, including window replacements, tree removal, and roof material changes. They will also receive reports from the…
Landscape waiver request to remove a protected 48‑inch maple at 701 Louisville St
The Landscape Advisory Board will discuss and consider Landscape Waiver LW 26‑01, a request to remove a protected 48‑inch maple tree at 701 Louisville Street in a C‑zoning district. The applicant, Roddy Rumbley on behalf of 5 Minute Express Starkville, LLC, seeks the waiver because driveway grading required for the…
City Council to approve police grant, vehicle lease, and drainage project bids
The Pascagoula City Council will meet to approve routine items including the FY26 Police Traffic Services grant agreement, a lease for police department vehicles, and a bid for Buena Vista and Williams Street drainage improvements. The agenda also includes resolutions for professional services at the Recreation Center…
Commission to consider COA request for a carport at 511 Greensboro St
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss and consider COA 26-01, a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to build a freestanding open‑air carport on the gravel pad at 511 Greensboro St in the Greensboro Historic District. The meeting also includes routine approval of the official agenda and the minutes…
Board to discuss Rockhill landfill cleanup, shared codes, jail relocation study
The Board will hear a presentation on the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality requirements and the proposed remediation and closure of the Rockhill Landfill. They will discuss sharing resources with Oktibbeha County to develop and adopt building and inspection codes for areas adjacent to Starkville that…
Board to consider applying for federal USDOT Build Grant funding
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider a resolution stating the City of Brandon’s intention to submit an application for federal funding through the 2026 USDOT Build Grant Program. They will also review a request from the Rankin County Board of Supervisors to waive permitting fees for demolition of the former…
Council to consider Arco Lane Bridge Replacement and water improvements
The Laurel City Council will vote on several infrastructure projects, including a resolution to advertise for construction of the Arco Lane Bridge Replacement and a professional services agreement for Pendorf Water Improvements Phase I. Other actions include ratifying an emergency order to repair Euclid Park Canal…
Council to consider $10M water/sewer revenue bonds for improvements
The Laurel City Council will decide on issuing up to $10 million in revenue bonds for water and sewer system improvements, along with agreements to host the 2026 Diamond Youth Baseball and Softball World Series, and a resolution supporting redevelopment of South Park Village. The council will also consider extending…
Board to approve police station renovation and street project change orders
The Cleveland Board of Aldermen will consider approving bids for the 2026 Police Station Renovation and change orders for street and sewer projects. The meeting includes approval of various invoices and a consent agenda.
Board to approve warrant and discuss street preservation
The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will meet to approve a warrant report and discuss the fiscal year 2025/2026 street preservation budget.
Commission reviews solar panel installation and downtown building modifications
The Historic Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing to review requests for changes to properties in historic districts. The body will consider a new application for solar panels and a previously tabled request for new construction.
Board to vote on consent agenda including final payments for Twin Lakes water project and 2026 umpire/concession contracts
The Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with 18 items, including final payments for the Twin Lakes Water Improvements Project ($110,924.48) and the 2024 Street Management Program ($34,682.55), approval of 2026 contracts for umpires and concessions, personnel actions (hires, resignations, termination), and…