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Quitman County, Mississippi
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About Quitman, MS

Population
Approximately 5,500 residents
County Seat
Marks, Mississippi
Coverage Area
406 square miles in northwestern Mississippi

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Quitman County School Board Holds Feb. 26 Meeting on Budget, Personnel, Policies
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Quitman County School Board Holds Feb. 26 Meeting on Budget, Personnel, Policies

The Quitman County School District board convened a publicly livestreamed/recorded meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, with budget, personnel and policy reviews listed on the agenda.

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Winter Storm Fern Losses Top $107 Million, Quitman Among Vulnerable Counties
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Winter Storm Fern Losses Top $107 Million, Quitman Among Vulnerable Counties

Over 12,000 claims in Mississippi total more than $107 million from Winter Storm Fern; county-level breakouts, including Quitman County, have not been released.

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What Quitman County Voters Need to Know for March 10 Primary
Government

What Quitman County Voters Need to Know for March 10 Primary

Quitman County voters: polls open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. March 10; in‑person absentee at the circuit clerk runs through noon March 7; mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and arrive within five business days.

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Quitman High Beats Thomas E. Edwards 46-42, Advances to MHSAA 3A Final
Education

Quitman High Beats Thomas E. Edwards 46-42, Advances to MHSAA 3A Final

Quitman High beat Thomas E. Edwards 46-42 at the Mississippi Coliseum, advancing to the MHSAA Class 3A final against St. Stanislaus Saturday at 4 p.m.

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Quitman County Sees Rare Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse March 3
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Quitman County Sees Rare Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse March 3

Quitman County residents saw a rare total lunar eclipse — a full "blood moon" — in the early hours of March 3, 2026, part of a U.S.-wide event that drew statewide attention.

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Quitman County Board of Supervisors Meets March 2 at 9 a.m. in Marks
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Quitman County Board of Supervisors Meets March 2 at 9 a.m. in Marks

The Quitman County Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. in the Board chambers at the Quitman County Courthouse, 220 Chestnut Street, Marks; the county calendar lists the meeting as "the next recur."

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City of Marks Posts Full Council Meeting Video Showing Ordinances, Budget Decisions
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City of Marks Posts Full Council Meeting Video Showing Ordinances, Budget Decisions

The City of Marks posted the full video of its Feb. 23 council meeting to a public video channel, letting residents review ordinance votes, consent agenda items, and budget decisions in full.

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City of Quitman Posts Draft Council Agenda for March 3 Meeting
Government

City of Quitman Posts Draft Council Agenda for March 3 Meeting

The City of Quitman posted a draft agenda for its regular council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.; the agendas page shows an Agenda file with no Minutes yet.

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Marks-Based Board of Supervisors Oversees Quitman County Government Operations
Government

Marks-Based Board of Supervisors Oversees Quitman County Government Operations

The Marks-based Board of Supervisors oversees Quitman County government operations and coordinates with the elected Chancery Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Tax Assessor/Collector and the Sheriff's Office.

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Marks Cultural Trail Connects Mule Train, Poor People's Campaign Sites
Community

Marks Cultural Trail Connects Mule Train, Poor People's Campaign Sites

Marks’ cluster of cultural sites now forms an accessible trail linking the historic Mule Train and Poor People’s Campaign sites in Quitman County.

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Marks Residents, Farmworkers Joined SCLC-Led Poor People's Campaign in 1968
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Marks Residents, Farmworkers Joined SCLC-Led Poor People's Campaign in 1968

Marks residents, farmworkers and faith communities joined the SCLC's Poor People's Campaign led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, linking Quitman County to a national anti-poverty effort.

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Marks Amtrak Flag Stop Supports Downtown Access and Delta Tourism
Business

Marks Amtrak Flag Stop Supports Downtown Access and Delta Tourism

Marks' Amtrak flag stop on Cherry Street opened in May 2018 after years of local advocacy and grant-funded construction; Mdot Ms lists a $1.1 million cost for the new station.

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Senate Bill Would Give $400,000 to Quitman County for 56.4-Acre Landfill
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Senate Bill Would Give $400,000 to Quitman County for 56.4-Acre Landfill

SB3333 would provide $400,000 from the state General Fund to Quitman County to help buy a 56.4-acre landfill at 4680 Hood Road.

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Preservation Work Stabilizes Marks Rosenwald School, Fuels Local Reuse Plans
Community

Preservation Work Stabilizes Marks Rosenwald School, Fuels Local Reuse Plans

Marks Rosenwald School in Marks has been stabilized by recent preservation work, and local leaders are advancing plans to adapt the site for community reuse in Quitman County.

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Selfs Airport Serves Marks, Quitman County as Medical Evacuation and Transport Hub
Government

Selfs Airport Serves Marks, Quitman County as Medical Evacuation and Transport Hub

Selfs Airport in Marks is a county-owned, public-use airfield whose runway accommodates light general-aviation aircraft used for medical evacuations for Quitman County.

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SB 3332 Would Provide FY2027 General Fund Appropriation to Quitman County
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SB 3332 Would Provide FY2027 General Fund Appropriation to Quitman County

Legislative records show SB 3332 was entered in the Mississippi Senate filing system on Feb. 24, 2026 to seek a General Fund appropriation for Quitman County in the FY2027 budget.

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Marks Boat Ramp Serves Quitman County, Access Varies with River Levels
Community

Marks Boat Ramp Serves Quitman County, Access Varies with River Levels

Marks boat ramp provides Quitman County's main small-boat access to the Coldwater River, but usability changes with river levels and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operations.

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Quitman County Wins NEA Grant to Preserve Marks Mule Train Legacy
Community

Quitman County Wins NEA Grant to Preserve Marks Mule Train Legacy

Quitman County won an NEA Our Town planning grant to fund a 12-month effort in Marks to develop a cultural plan preserving the Marks Mule Train legacy.

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Black-Owned Delta Burial Cooperative in Marks Celebrates 100 Years of Service
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Black-Owned Delta Burial Cooperative in Marks Celebrates 100 Years of Service

Delta Burial Corporation in Marks marked 100 years of continuous service, a Black-owned cooperative that kept burials affordable and dignified for local families since 1925.

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New RNAV GPS procedures improve Selfs Airport weather access
Government

New RNAV GPS procedures improve Selfs Airport weather access

Federal Aviation Administration records list new RNAV (GPS) approaches for Selfs Airport, giving local pilots and medevac planners more reliable access in poor weather.

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Delta Medical Foundation strengthens primary care access in Marks, Quitman County
Healthcare

Delta Medical Foundation strengthens primary care access in Marks, Quitman County

Delta Medical Foundation operates the Family Medical Center in Marks, providing primary care and expanded chronic disease management to Quitman County residents. The clinic lists local providers, contact information, clinic hours, charity care options, and participation in a National Health Service Corps site application, commitments that affect access and affordability for the community.

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Quitman County Highlights Amtrak Service, Festivals and Cultural Plans
Business

Quitman County Highlights Amtrak Service, Festivals and Cultural Plans

Quitman County has posted an expanded Points of Interest web page that assembles tourism and economic development materials for Marks and the surrounding area, including schedule and sample fare information for the Northwest Mississippi regional Amtrak stop on the City of New Orleans route. The compilation matters because improved rail access, festival promotion, and cultural project planning together strengthen Quitman County's ability to attract visitors, support local businesses, and inform planners and residents.

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Marks Rosenwald School designated landmark, community works to restore historic site
Education

Marks Rosenwald School designated landmark, community works to restore historic site

The Marks Rosenwald School at 400 Humphrey Avenue in Marks has been recognized as a Mississippi Landmark and local leaders are pursuing restoration to preserve a rare survivor of the Rosenwald school program. The project matters for Quitman County because it protects a key cultural asset, could expand heritage tourism and educational programming, and honors a legacy of investment in Black education during segregation.

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Quitman County Jail posts clear steps for locating people in custody
Government

Quitman County Jail posts clear steps for locating people in custody

The Quitman County Jail information page lists the jail address and a phone number and explains five primary ways residents can confirm whether someone is in custody. The guidance matters for families attorneys journalists and community members who need timely custody and booking information for public safety and legal reasons.

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Quitman County Water Systems Listed, Residents Urged To Check Status
Healthcare

Quitman County Water Systems Listed, Residents Urged To Check Status

The Mississippi Department of Health maintains a current directory of public drinking water systems for Quitman County, listing system names, identification numbers, operational status and primary water source. Local residents should consult the directory to check compliance, find contact information, and monitor boil water notices that affect household safety and community services.

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How Quitman County Residents Can Track Local Government News
Government

How Quitman County Residents Can Track Local Government News

With a small population and limited newsroom presence, many county level developments in Quitman County are first published on county and school Facebook pages, municipal websites, meeting minutes PDFs or regional broadcast outlets. Knowing where to look matters for residents who want to follow courthouse actions, school board decisions, and public oversight that affect daily life.

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Marks Rosenwald School in Quitman County Gains Landmark Status, Restoration Planned
Education

Marks Rosenwald School in Quitman County Gains Landmark Status, Restoration Planned

Marks Rosenwald School at 400 Humphrey Avenue was designated a Mississippi Landmark, enabling planned restoration to preserve Quitman County’s Black educational and civil-rights history.

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Historic Quitman County Courthouse in Marks Wins $400,000 Restoration Funding
Government

Historic Quitman County Courthouse in Marks Wins $400,000 Restoration Funding

Quitman County secured $400,000 to restore the 1910-1911 courthouse at 220 Chestnut Street in Marks, preserving the courthouse square and county judicial services.

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Quitman County Highlights Civil Rights Heritage and Healthcare Recovery Efforts
Community

Quitman County Highlights Civil Rights Heritage and Healthcare Recovery Efforts

Quitman County’s official information emphasizes a compact set of cultural and historical sites in Marks and the broader Mississippi Delta, from Mule Train and Poor People’s Campaign interpretive material to Delta blues heritage. At the same time the county links to regional health partners and past releases about Progressive Health of Marks and hospital reopening efforts—developments that matter for residents’ access to care and the county’s economic resilience.

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