Public safety in Mississippi local government
What Mississippi city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about public safety — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
508 Mississippi meetings since 2024 covered public safety. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Mississippi with the most public safety activity
- Vicksburg, MS (72)
- Columbus, MS (49)
- Brandon, MS (33)
- Ridgeland, MS (32)
- Pearl, MS (32)
- Byram, MS (28)
- Hancock County, MS (28)
- Pearl River County, MS (27)
- Gulfport, MS (25)
- Laurel, MS (24)
- Rankin County, MS (23)
- Hattiesburg, MS (20)
Latest matching meetings
Byram officials to discuss minor curfews and nitrous oxide sales
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss potential ordinances regarding a minor curfew and the sale of nitrous oxide to minors. The body is also reviewing a claims docket and several municipal service contracts.
Police Department seeks over $970,000 in highway safety grants
The Board of Aldermen will consider several police department grants and personnel changes. The meeting also includes requests for subdivision plat approvals and various city infrastructure bids.
Approve $759,579.96 pay application for Lake Harbour Drive Overlay Project
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a series of consent items, including approvals of contracts, invoices, and budget amendments for public works and police services. Key approvals include a $759,579.96 payment to AJ Construction for the Lake Harbour Drive Overlay Project, a $358,050 payment for Colony Park…
City Council approves $163,045 cybersecurity grant award
The Columbus City Council will consider a range of items, including the acceptance of a $163,045 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant. It will also approve several personnel actions, training expenses, and infrastructure projects such as speed hump installations and roof repair contracts. Additional agenda items cover…
City approves $6,100 demolition contract for dilapidated houses on Dewitt St.
The Board will adopt routine consent‑agenda items such as personnel actions and meeting minutes. It will approve several contracts and payments, including a $6,100 demolition contract for dilapidated houses at 915 Dewitt Street, a $2,616.66 invoice from Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport, and a lease‑purchase…
Hattiesburg City Council to review Police and Fire Department budget presentations
The City Council will meet to hear budget presentations from the Police and Fire Departments. These presentations will be led by Police Chief Hardy Sims and Fire Chief Chris Carr.
Board reviews infrastructure modernization funding and AI regulation updates
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor hold a work session to receive updates on several projects and initiatives. Items include a public information request update, a sewer CIPP project update, the FY27 budget hearings schedule, infrastructure modernization funding, and an AI Regulation Task Force peer meeting. The…
Board to award $141,194 contract for Municipal Drive Parking Lot project
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider several contracts and service agreements, including awards for the Municipal Drive parking lot and Heights Drive roadway improvements. They will also set a public hearing on a rezoning request for 203 Felicity Street and approve a tourism promotion services…
Council to consider grant award, service agreement, and several city projects
The council will discuss and possibly approve the acceptance of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Award. They will also consider an amended service agreement with Artistik Entertainment for the Blues on the River event. Additional items include a recreation employee resignation, speed hump requests on…
Board to hear budget presentations from 12 city departments
The Oxford Board of Aldermen will hold a recess meeting to hear budget presentations from 12 city departments, including Development Services, Human Resources, and the Oxford Fire Department. The meeting may include a teleconference for certain aldermen and will conclude with a possible executive session.
Vicksburg board considers face covering ban and new commercial assessment area
The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on an ordinance prohibiting face coverings that conceal identity. The body will also consider establishing a Business Promotion Area to levy a special assessment on commercial real property within the downtown district, with a public hearing scheduled for August 25…
Byram considers $427,527.28 bid for Terry Road Paving Improvement Project
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review a bid for road paving and the 2025 audit. The body will also consider several fire department contracts and training requests.
Ridgeland Board considers $1.47 million payment for Highland Colony Parkway project
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several site plans for businesses and churches, including a Chick-Fil-A on County Line Road. The body is deciding on multiple infrastructure payments and a $4 million FEMA grant application. Other items include police department equipment and sewer adjustments.
City Council will vote on a revised FBI lease and several local development items
The Southaven Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a revised lease with the GSA for the FBI facility, approve a parks enhancement plan, and discuss amendments to the property maintenance code. They will also authorize bids for Snowden Grove overhead arched signs and consider a contract amendment with Premier Lawn…
Council to hold public hearings on declaring two properties public menaces
The Pascagoula City Council will hold public hearings to consider whether properties at 1207 Mantou St and 4308 McArthur St should be declared public menaces. The consent agenda includes resolutions approving construction closeout for Beach Park Pier Improvements, a drainage project change order, discontinuing a local…
Board to consider $264,850 sanitary sewer survey contract
The Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda with 40 items including vehicle purchases, contract approvals, and fund transfers. New business items include final payment for pickleball courts, a change order for the Public Works Complex, and a $264,850 engineering contract for a sanitary sewer evaluation survey…
Board considers medical cannabis dispensary and surplus property transfers
The Board will review the FY2025 audit and consider several surplus property disposals. They are also scheduled to set a public hearing for a proposed medical cannabis dispensary on Highway 80.
Council considers tax exemptions for six local businesses and Central Avenue upgrades
The Laurel City Council will hold public hearings on three properties alleged to be dilapidated and menace public safety. Council members will also vote on a lease-purchase agreement for six water and sewer vehicles, a supplemental agreement for the Central Avenue Phase II project, and first readings of ordinances…
Board to consider budget requests and emergency equipment purchases
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the 2026-2027 budget request memo and various personnel changes for the Sheriff's office. The body is also deciding on several equipment purchases for emergency services and the purchase of three patrol vehicles.
Board to review HVAC bids and property assessment rolls
The Board of Supervisors will open bids for HVAC replacements at the Storm Prep and Public Safety buildings. They are also scheduling a public hearing for August 17 regarding 2026 real and personal property assessment rolls.
Board to consider $1.25M loan for fire truck purchase
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor will vote on a $1.25 million loan for a fire truck, emergency repairs to wells and lift stations, and several new hires. Other items include approving a tourism ad, purchasing folding chairs, and establishing a public records fee schedule. The board will also consider a…
Board to consider swimming pool variance at 204 Mockingtrail Lane
The board will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a swimming pool within a reduced setback. Other business includes approval of consent agenda items such as multiple construction project pay requests and change orders, amendments to the contractor licensing ordinance, and special exception…
Vicksburg Board discusses sponsorships, personnel actions, and city service updates
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several sponsorship applications and various personnel actions. The meeting includes discussions on convention center updates, civil service rule revisions, and a FEMA overpayment refund.
City Council discusses equipment bids, budget items, and community projects
The City Council will discuss various municipal expenditures including vehicle bids, fire station equipment, and park maintenance. The agenda also includes discussions on personnel changes, city facility repairs, and the FY27 budget.
City to approve $1.5M water loan reimbursement, $896K sewer repairs
The Board considers approving a $1.53 million payment request for a state water pollution control loan, along with over $1.3 million in sewer repair invoices. Other actions include a public hearing on nuisance properties, an ambulance rate increase, and approval of multiple contracts and permits.
Board to approve $196,308 forfeiture and other asset seizures
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will consider approving multiple items, including asset forfeitures from court orders, personnel changes in the sheriff's office and fire districts, road construction payments, and an airport grant agreement. Other actions include acknowledging scholarship recipients…
Board to consider taxi service application and public hearing
The Board of Aldermen will vote on a taxi service application from Stellar Express and whether to advertise a public hearing for it. They will also approve June claims dockets, reassign bank signatories, and hear department reports on insurance, renovations, and police training.
Board to discuss clean-up, repair contracts from Storm Arthur
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will discuss and possibly vote on cleanup, repair, and contracts related to damage from Named Storm Arthur. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as agenda approval, public comment, and an executive session.
Board considers process to remove fluoride from drinking water
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a presentation from the Mississippi Department of Health regarding the removal of fluoride from the city's water. The board will also consider initiating a public notice and hearing process to discontinue the CWF Program.
City Council to consider $989,528 FEMA grant for new fire pumper truck
The City Council will vote on several zoning changes, subdivision alterations, and street closures. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and multiple grant applications for railroad safety and firefighting equipment.
Columbus City Council discusses airport grants and municipal personnel matters
The City Council will review several aviation projects involving FAA grants for the Columbus Light Colonel Airport. The agenda also includes various personnel actions, tourism tax payments, and street closure permits.
Council to declare emergency from flooding, OK Mardi Gras parade, amend food truck ordinance
The city council will consider declaring a state of emergency due to severe weather and flooding. They will also vote on approving the Krewe of Pearl Mardi Gras parade for January 2027 and amending the mobile food truck ordinance. Other items include accepting a software contract, authorizing bids for a sidewalk…
Council to consider rezoning on Martin Bluff Road and storage exceptions
The City Council will review a request for temporary storage at Highway 90 and a property rezoning on Martin Bluff Road. Additionally, the council will consider several funding applications and utility adjustments.
Public hearing on assisted living home for veterans
The Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request to operate an assisted living home for veterans at 1210 St. Augustine Drive. Another public hearing addresses a nuisance property at 178 Chotard Avenue. The consent agenda includes purchases such as a $63,000 bucket truck, trade-in of Glock handguns…
Board to vote on solid waste collection fee increase to $210 per year
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial motions, including a fee increase for solid waste collection, multiple purchases and hires, and approvals of various contracts and reimbursements. They will also address the Port & Harbor Commission claims, E‑911 personnel changes, and the…
City to consider infrastructure pay requests totaling over $690,000
The Board will consider multiple infrastructure project pay requests totaling over $690,000, including waterline, sidewalk, roadway, and chiller projects. Other items include accepting the annual audit, emergency sewer repairs, a resident water leak adjustment, and police officer salary increases. Several department…
Board to discuss sewer projects, public safety, parks
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor will hold a work session to discuss potential sewer projects and continue discussions on public safety and parks. No votes or decisions are expected; the session is for deliberation only.
City to approve final $118,502 payment for baseball field lighting
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider routine items including personnel actions, crime statistics report, and budget amendments. Notable actions include approving a $118,502.50 final payment for baseball field lighting, purchasing two mowers for $28,762, authorizing a $1,000 youth basketball sponsorship, and…
Board to consider $1 misdemeanor fee surcharge increase
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance to increase the surcharge on misdemeanor fees by $1, not to exceed $2 total. They will also approve a claims docket of $7,460,407.69, set public hearings for three conditional use permits and a dimensional variance, and consider condemnation of four…
City Council to adopt ordinance regulating golf carts and low‑speed vehicles
The Columbus City Council work session will discuss a range of items, including meal expenses of $700 from the Alva Temple Project Grant, advertising for a Public Information Officer, and a resolution to make certain police vehicles unmarked. Council members will also consider travel and lodging payments of $1,727.91…