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.
52 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
- Hattiesburg, MS (7)
- Cleveland, MS (6)
- Laurel, MS (6)
- Starkville, MS (6)
- Vicksburg, MS (6)
- DeSoto County, MS (5)
- Brandon, MS (5)
- Gulfport, MS (2)
- Pascagoula, MS (2)
- Coahoma, MS (2)
- Byram, MS (1)
- Olive Branch, MS (1)
Latest matching meetings
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
City transfers $150,854.15 from Riverfront Development Fund to Water & Gas account
The Board approved its consent agenda, including personnel actions, employee driving list additions, and appointments to the Board of Architectural Review. It authorized a $150,854.15 transfer from the Riverfront Development Project Fund to the Water & Gas pooled cash account, approved a street closure on Levee Street…
Council to consider first reading of ordinance amending festival and special event rules
The council will hold a public hearing on two dilapidated properties and consider several spending items, including a street sweeper purchase and generator maintenance contracts. It will also vote on first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4 (Amusements, Festivals, Carnivals, Special Events) and approve…
Board discusses airport project status and upcoming capital improvements
The Board of Aldermen held a work session to hear presentations on the George M. Bryan Airport project status and future plans, and on the next phase of capital improvement and street preservation projects. The session also included discussion of agenda items for the Board’s November 18 meeting. No formal decisions…
Board considers utility substation/solar farm conditional use expansion
The Board of Adjustment will consider three variance applications for building setbacks on properties at 5019 Camp Xing, 9805 Fox Gate Dr., and 4177 Jenny Ln. It will also review a conditional use application from Clearway Energy Group to expand a utility substation/solar farm on land near Old Hwy 61 and Sanders Rd…
Council to consider applying for state grant under Land, Water & Timber Resources Program
The Laurel City Council will vote on several resolutions, including acknowledging the Pine Belt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority FY 2025 audit, approving agreements for the West Drive Roadway Improvements Project, and authorizing a grant application to the Mississippi Land, Water and Timber Resources Program…
Board will consider final approval of three minor lot development applications
The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will discuss a range of items, including a pipeline request, a public hearing on litter ordinance violations, and several road department equipment bids. They will also review contract approvals for the Agri‑Education Center waterline project and consider final approval of three…
Board to consider fee waiver for new Catholic school at 2101 Clay St
The Board will consider a consent agenda including personnel actions (hires, resignations) and event requests (Solid Rock Church, Triumphant Baptist Church, Vicksburg Porchfest). Routine agenda items include a public nuisance hearing, awarding a bid for a sewer camera, and a conditional order to waive building permit…
Board considers converting Downtown Hwy 80 lane addition to a local public agency project
The Brandon Board of Aldermen will discuss several development and infrastructure items, including converting a MDOT lane addition on US 80 to a MDOT‑LPA project to seek additional funding. Other agenda items include approving contracts, payments, and a public hearing on a residential zoning change. The meeting also…
Board to consider tax abatements, police reorganization, film permit
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda including personnel actions, street closures, and payments. A public hearing will determine if certain properties are public menaces. The routine agenda includes final tax abatement approvals for two Lee Street properties, a film production request from 13…
Board to approve street project change orders and apply for EPA water grant
The Cleveland Board of Aldermen will consider approving change orders for the City Hall renovation and FYE Street Improvement Project, along with authorizing applications for EPA and MDOT grants. The meeting also includes the approval of a consent agenda covering pay requests and various agreements.
Council to consider redevelopment agreement and street vacations
The Columbus City Council will vote on a redevelopment agreement and related documents, as well as the vacation of portions of several streets. Other policy items include an Internet Sales Tax Plan, reopening the Emergency Repair Grant Program, and a bid award for Propst Park Activity Center. The council will also…
Board will hold a public hearing on rezoning 166.98 acres at Magnolia Grove Estates
The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of items, including a soil and water update, a stormwater awareness proclamation, and a code‑enforcement public hearing. The agenda lists several public hearings on land‑use applications, notably a rezoning request for Magnolia Grove Estates and multiple…
Commission approved signage contract with Custom Products Corp for parking lot
The Cleveland Beautification Commission approved the purchase and installation of parking lot signage from Custom Products Corporation. The board also discussed pending items such as bike‑trail kiosk contents, a bench and trash can, and obtaining quotes for trees for bulb‑outs and two street beds. Routine business…
Council will discuss a park playground equipment improvement project
The Coahoma Development Corp board will meet on September 9, 2025 to discuss several items. They will consider a park improvement project involving new playground equipment and new street signs south of the railroad. The board will also review the CEDC financial report and vote on officer positions. The meeting may…