After a multi-hour planning discussion and public comment, the Board of Aldermen voted to deny Murphy Oil USA’s application for a new convenience store with fuel pumps at the southwest corner of Highway 51 and Stateline Road, citing public-safety and neighborhood-impact concerns raised by staff and the police department.

The Jackson Public Schools board voted to withhold approval for Ambition Preparatory Charter School’s request to add grades 9–12 and expand enrollment. Superintendent Doctor Green told the board the administration views the proposal as the creation of a new high school rather than an expansion and cited long‑term fiscal and programmatic impacts.

The administration outlined two major facility projects: a districtwide camera solution designed by Schneider Electric and an installation and guaranteed energy‑savings contract with Path Company valued at $20.8 million. Officials said the work is intended to modernize infrastructure, reduce utility costs and improve school safety; the agreements

Deputy Superintendent Doctor Cormack presented 2024–25 MAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) results and a districtwide improvement plan focused on acceleration, balanced assessment and writing, and a culture of observation and feedback. Board members highlighted chronic tardiness and attendance as barriers to proficiency; administration re

At its October meeting the Oktibbeha County Board approved multiple operational items: mobile devices for EMA, an EMS operating fund grant application, driveway and cross‑drain repairs, authorizations for waterway maintenance assistance, a $17,962 solid‑waste grant application, several appointments, and set an executive session on the County Lake/d

A Winterville representative said residents asked why Precision/Hefflin had not resumed work. The board clarified the county does not hold the district’s contract with the engineering firms and agreed to provide paperwork it holds and attend the district’s next meeting to answer questions.

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted an updated Oktibbeha County comprehensive plan and directed staff to pursue follow‑up implementation guidance; supervisors emphasized immediate work on shoulder dressing to create safe walking space and better communication among rural water systems.

Supervisors agreed to set a public hearing on a predevelopment tax increment financing (TIF) plan for a mixed‑use development near the Walmart corridor; developer representatives described a hotel project and said road access is critical to proceed.

Washington County staff reported an RFQ for a coalition brownfields grant and outlined broadband workforce and fiber priorities; supervisors asked for site lists and regional grant timing.

At its Oct. 16 meeting the Mississippi Public Service Commission approved a series of orders including a transmission project, telecommunications certificates and an Entergy special contract; it also tabled two items for further review.

A Harrison County blue ribbon committee described gaps in child-protection practice revealed by the death of an infant known as "Baby DJ," urged a narrow change to Mississippi law on newborn drug tests, and reported improvements in hospital–CPS coordination while pushing for broader statewide system reforms.

Oktibbeha County supervisors discussed options for allocating proceeds from the recent sale of the county hospital, addressed a City of Starkville letter claiming a municipal share if funds are spent from the general fund, and reviewed an Attorney General opinion that said hospital-sale proceeds are not ad valorem tax revenues subject to municipal‑

The Olive Branch board approved multiple final change orders and payments related to street preservation, overlays, striping, a pickleball facility, water/gas work and other public-works projects, closing several contracts and authorizing consultant and design work for upcoming gas-system upgrades.

The Olive Branch board approved multiple final change orders and payments related to street preservation, overlays, striping, a pickleball facility, water/gas work and other public-works projects, closing several contracts and authorizing consultant and design work for upcoming gas-system upgrades.

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors denied an appeal from Diamond Communications and Mississippi Power seeking a variance and conditional-use approval for a proposed 199.5-foot tower on a 2.71-acre substation parcel; opponents at the hearing included pilots and the private airstrip owner who said the tower lies directly under the landing and

The Board approved a range of routine and specific orders: MDEQ reimbursements for hazardous-waste events; ES&S ballot-scanner purchases; quotes for exterior painting; Metrix hardware for law enforcement; staffing and a $15,000 cemetery restoration allocation among other items. The board also denied an appeal of a tower permit and denied a tort-

The Rankin County board authorized up to $50,000 for consultants to prepare a Federal Railroad Administration grant application for the I‑20 connector loop grade separation and voted to withdraw a legislative request related to qualified resort status for unincorporated Rankin County. Both motions passed by voice vote; counts were not specified.

At its Oct. 7 meeting the Olive Branch board approved a package of change orders and professional contracts, authorized retaining a municipal adviser for upcoming tax-increment financing bonds, and voted to enter executive session for personnel matters.

Representatives of the Neptune crew and Trident Foundation asked the council for logistical support for Smoke on the Coast, a barbecue event tied to Cruisin' the Coast; organizers said proceeds will fund disaster-relief charities and volunteer services.

The council voted on a sequence of resolutions, appointments and conditional-use requests including a pavilion dedication, a beautification commission appointment, short-term rental approvals, land-use conditional use approvals, insurance acceptance and facility-rental waivers; one zoning map amendment was withdrawn at the applicant's request.

Representatives of the Crew of Neptune and the Trident Foundation asked council for in-kind support for Smoke on the Coast, a barbecue festival timed with Cruisin' the Coast. Organizers said proceeds will fund disaster relief and charitable work and requested city services and equipment support including barricades and lighting.

Mayor reported a successful FEMA appeal that raised the federal award for the Lighthouse Pier project, and said the city will submit revised mitigated pier plans for additional funding consideration.

Council members debated the city’s financial contribution to the Save Our Sound Coalition and agreed to hold a follow-up workshop to review obligations and shared funding with Harrison County and neighboring cities.

Biloxi's mayor told the council that appeals reduced the cost estimate for Lighthouse Pier repairs and that the city will submit a revised pier design for additional mitigation funds; MEMA support was noted for other Katrina infrastructure appeals.

Councilmembers heard extended remarks on the Save Our Sound Coalition’s advocacy, funding and recent litigation wins and agreed to hold a workshop immediately after the Oct. 21 council meeting to review Biloxi’s financial commitment and coalition activities.