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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 centralizes records and services at Marks courthouse

Quitman County centralizes records and services at Marks courthouse

County services and public records are concentrated at the Marks courthouse and on the county website, shaping access to...

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Education

Palmer High remains county anchor for sports, services

Palmer High remains county anchor for sports, services

Palmer High serves as Quitman County's main public high school and community hub, hosting sports, events and youth progr...

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Business

Charley Pride Museum and Hotel plan anchors Marks downtown revitalization

Charley Pride Museum and Hotel plan anchors Marks downtown revitalization

Quitman County posted a Phase III scope for the Charley Pride Museum & Hotel in Marks; it aims to boost downtown tourism...

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Community

Quitman County Resources Spotlight: Health, Heritage, and Community Services

Quitman County Resources Spotlight: Health, Heritage, and Community Services

Quitman County's civic infrastructure centers in Marks, where the county courthouse, critical-access Quitman Community H...

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Education

Wayne County nips Quitman 39-36 in tight girls basketball game

Wayne County nips Quitman 39-36 in tight girls basketball game

Wayne County beat Quitman 39-36 in Waynesboro; Quitman kept the game close and carried a 13-8 season mark following the ...

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Government

Quitman chancery calendar lists estate and uncontested divorce hearings

Quitman chancery calendar lists estate and uncontested divorce hearings

docket entries showed a January estate hearing and an uncontested divorce in Quitman County; these dockets affect heirs,...

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Education

Quitman Soccer Resumes Jan. 6 Matchup Against Kemper County

Quitman Soccer Resumes Jan. 6 Matchup Against Kemper County

The Quitman County School District calendar listed a soccer contest against Kemper County on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, mark...

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Community

Quitman County Promotes Delta Heritage, Tourism, and Community Revitalization

Quitman County Promotes Delta Heritage, Tourism, and Community Revitalization

Quitman County officials and local partners are highlighting the county's cultural heritage, annual festivals, outdoor r...

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Healthcare

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

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 diseas...

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Business

Quitman County Highlights Amtrak Service, Festivals and Cultural Plans

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 materi...

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Government

Quitman County Consolidates Office Contacts, Clarifies Meeting Schedule

Quitman County Consolidates Office Contacts, Clarifies Meeting Schedule

Quitman County has consolidated key county office locations and posted recurring Board of Supervisors meeting times to h...

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Government

Quitman County Jail posts clear steps for locating people in custody

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 reside...

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Business

Updated internet provider guide boosts options for Quitman County residents

Updated internet provider guide boosts options for Quitman County residents

RSInc updated its Marks, Mississippi internet provider guide on December 16, 2025, compiling available home and business...

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Community

Marks Mule Train Legacy Sparks Heritage Tourism and Preservation Effort

Marks Mule Train Legacy Sparks Heritage Tourism and Preservation Effort

Marks’ role in the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign and the Mule Train that set out from the town to Washington D.C. is being...

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Community

Marks Projects and Services Shape Quitman County's Cultural and Civic Future

Marks Projects and Services Shape Quitman County's Cultural and Civic Future

A cluster of ongoing cultural, recreational, and public service initiatives centered on Marks is reshaping Quitman Count...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Quitman County Courthouse in Marks Faces Preservation, Rehabilitation Effort

Quitman County Courthouse in Marks Faces Preservation, Rehabilitation Effort

The historic Quitman County Courthouse in Marks is the focus of ongoing preservation and rehabilitation planning, includ...

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Community

New historical marker entry highlights Marks civil rights and landmarks

New historical marker entry highlights Marks civil rights and landmarks

A revised historical marker entry published on Dec. 14, 2025 documented the Quitman County Courthouse marker at 330 Peca...

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Healthcare

Quitman County Water Systems Listed, Residents Urged To Check Status

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, ...

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Community

Historic Markers in Marks Preserve Civil Rights Memory, Guide Visitors

Historic Markers in Marks Preserve Civil Rights Memory, Guide Visitors

A cluster of historic markers in downtown Marks documents Quitman County's role in civil rights organizing, the Poor Peo...

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Community

Marks Community Park Revitalization Aims to Restore Cultural Gateway

Marks Community Park Revitalization Aims to Restore Cultural Gateway

The City of Marks and community partners are advancing a revitalization of Marks Community Park at the intersection of H...

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Education

Evening College Classes in Marks Expand Local Upskilling Opportunities

Evening College Classes in Marks Expand Local Upskilling Opportunities

Coahoma Community College is continuing evening classes at the Quitman County Vocational Center in Marks, offering colle...

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Education

Quitman County Schools Held Two-Day Staff Development in January

Quitman County Schools Held Two-Day Staff Development in January

The Quitman County School District scheduled all-day staff development on Monday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 6, 2026...

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Community

Quitman County Highlights Civil Rights Heritage and Healthcare Recovery Efforts

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...

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Education

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

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 leade...

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Government

Selfs Airport Enhancements Boost Emergency Response and Local Development

Selfs Airport Enhancements Boost Emergency Response and Local Development

Selfs Airport, the county owned airfield serving Marks and Quitman County, now has published RNAV GPS instrument approac...

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Government

Arkabutla Lake Water Levels Affect Coldwater River, Marks Residents

Arkabutla Lake Water Levels Affect Coldwater River, Marks Residents

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District keeps an active Arkabutla Lake project page with guidance about rapi...

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Education

Marks Rosenwald School Restoration Advances, Preserving Local Black Educational History

Marks Rosenwald School Restoration Advances, Preserving Local Black Educational History

State preservation programs and recent grant awards have supported phased restoration work at the Marks Rosenwald School...

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Education

Quitman girls fall at home to Pisgah 63-49 as Johnson dominates

Quitman girls fall at home to Pisgah 63-49 as Johnson dominates

Quitman High lost to Pisgah 63-49 on Jan. 9, ending a short winning streak; strong individual efforts could not overcome...

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Community

Marks-Quitman County Library Expands Digital Access Amid Limited Hours

Marks-Quitman County Library Expands Digital Access Amid Limited Hours

The Marks-Quitman County Library offers public internet, wireless access, e-books and printing services that provide ess...

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