Courthouse Location on Map (641 Main Street, Hattiesburg, MS)
(601) 545-6000
Next Board Meeting, Monday February 6, 2012
10:00 am
_______________________________________________________________________________________ The 2010 population estimate for Forrest County, Mississippi is 74,934.
Forrest County is located in south central Mississippi approximately 100 miles south
of the State Capital, Jackson. The County is a dynamic, growing center for business,
population and learning. Two universities are based in Forrest County: University of Southern Mississippi and
William Carey University. There are also two colleges: Antonelli College and Pearl River Community College.
The County is serverd by interstate 59 (New Orleans to Meridian) and Highway 49 (Gulfport to Jackson)
as well as Highway 98 (Mobile to Columbia.) Hattiesburg, where the county offices are located, is
therefore known as the Hub City.
There is also an excellent Medical facility: Forrest General Hospital.
Greater Hattiesburg MSA Regional Profile
(link)
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December 20. 2011
Friends attend the Retirement Party for District 3 Supervisor Lynn Cartlidge at the Forrest County Courthouse. Lynn has
served as District 3 Supervisor since 1976. Lynn has also served on the National level serving on the National Association
of Counties and serving on the Board of Directors of the state's NACO chapter.
Petal businessman Burkett Ross was recently elected and will succeed Lynn in January.
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New Forrest County Jail
opens in 2012
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November 8, 2011 General Election Results
click on the links below to access results: 
Overall Election Results
Election Results by Precinct
HATTIESBURG PowerPoint Presentation
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
The Forrest County Board of Supervisors presented a Proclamation to three Forrest County men who made a
heroic rescue of an elderly man from his home last month.
On October 7, 2011, Mr. Buck Husbands home in the Maxie Community was destroyed by fire. Prior to the arrival
of the Carnes, Brooklyn, and McLaurin Volunteer Fire Departments, three Forrest County residents made a
heroic rescue of the elderly Mr. Husband from his home.
Mr. Chris Moffet, Mr. Anthony Jordan and Mr. James Guinn all assisted in rescuing and leading Mr. Husband to safety.
The Board of Supervisors wanted to make a permanent record of the character and bravery exhibited by these men
in selflessly risking life and limb to save another should be made in the official minutes of the board.
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March 14, 2011
Eve Elias. Regional Director for the American Heart Association, recognized Forrest County for its
participation in the 2010 Forrest/Lamar Start! Heart Walk by The American Heart Association.
Forrest County received the Rookie of the Year award for raising $4,002.00, 60% over the 2010 goal.
County officials in conjunction with Merchants Food Service sponsored a fish fry to raise money for
the heart walk. Also, Heart Walk Team Leaders at the Chancery and Tax Building, District Attorney's
Office and the Forrest County Jail/Sheriff's Office coordinated the event and recruited walkers.
David Hogan, President of the Forrest County Board of Supervisors stated, "We appreciate the leadership
of County officials and employees for participation and support of this national walking event designed
to raise life-saving funds and to encourage physical fitness." ___________________________________________________________________________________________
 January 6, 2011
Chad Newell, ADP president, attended the Board of Supervisors meetings to thank the Board for their
cooperation with State and Local officials, on bringing Stion, a Californina based company to the Pine Belt.
Stion will bring 1,00 jobs to the Pine Belt over the next 6 years and invest $500 million into the local
economy.
A manufacturer of high-efficiency thin-film solar panels, will open a mass production facility in the former
Sunbeam plant in the Hattiesburg-Forrest County Industrial Park.
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December 9, 2010
The Board of Supervisors adopted a Proclamation recognizing and commending the exemplary
public service of the late Judge James H. C. Thomas, Jr. who passed away October 1, 2010.
A plaque was presented to Betty Thomas, the wife of Judge Thomas, and one of Judge Thomas'
four children, Stephen Thomas. __________________________________________________________________________________ Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Presentation
September 7, 2010
(Presentation prepared by Penny Steed, Forrest County Comptroller)
click here (3675K)
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September 29, 2010
A retirement reception was given today at the Forrest County Courthouse for District Attorney
Jon Mark Weathers. Jon Mark announced his retirement from elective office effective October 1, 2010. A Proclamation from the Forrest County Board of Supervisors was read commending Jon Mark for
serving the citizens of the Twelfth Judicial District since 2003. In attendance were the general public,
local officials and several members of the local bench and bar. Assistant District Attorney Patricia Burchell, has been appointed by Governor Barbour to
serve the remainder of Weathers' unexpired term which will expire Dec. 31, 2011.
Patricia has served the past seven years as an assistant district attorney for Forrest and
Lamar counties. _________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Forrest County's preliminary Flood Insurance Rates Maps
(FIRMS-link) FloodPlain Damage Prevention Ordinance (PDF) 
(How to calculate your current Taxes)
Voter Registration Information
Forrest County Board of Supervisors
Left to Right: Chris Bowen District 5, Rod Woullard- (Vice President) District 4, Burkett Ross-District 3,
Charles Marshall- District 2, David Hogan - (President) District 1.
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