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Complete local news coverage for Quitman County, Mississippi. Stay updated on local government, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Marks, Crowder, Lambert, Falcon, and surrounding Delta communities.
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Quitman County schools seek experienced superintendent with rural district ties
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Quitman County schools seek experienced superintendent with rural district ties

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Multi-agency search in Quitman County ends with body recovered
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Multi-agency search in Quitman County ends with body recovered

A missing boater was found after an overnight search that drew fire crews, county officials and state wildlife officers across the Delta.

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Quitman County schools seek experienced superintendent with rural district ties
Education

Quitman County schools seek experienced superintendent with rural district ties

Quitman County is seeking a superintendent by July 1 as its 835-student district faces pressure to raise readiness and keep teachers.

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Quitman County residents can apply for storm disaster unemployment assistance
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Quitman County residents can apply for storm disaster unemployment assistance

Quitman County workers, self-employed residents and people who missed a job start date after the winter storm can apply for federal aid until June 9.

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Jeffcoats Family Market marks five years as Marks grocery anchor
Business

Jeffcoats Family Market marks five years as Marks grocery anchor

During the ice storm, Jeffcoats stayed open in Marks even after roof damage, keeping groceries and deli food within reach when other stores closed.

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Archaeologist identifies unmarked Native American burial mound in Marks, Quitman County
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Archaeologist identifies unmarked Native American burial mound in Marks, Quitman County

An unmarked burial mound in Marks survived under later burials, showing Quitman County sits on a deeper Native landscape than many people realize.

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Clarkco State Park draws visitors with camping, lake sports, and cabins
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Clarkco State Park draws visitors with camping, lake sports, and cabins

A $2 admission buys Quitman County families a 65-acre lake, cabin stays, and CCC-era history at one of Mississippi’s original state parks.

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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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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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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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New RNAV GPS Approaches Added at Selfs Airport Boosting Reliability
Business

New RNAV GPS Approaches Added at Selfs Airport Boosting Reliability

Federal Aviation Administration records show new RNAV GPS approach procedures and associated departure guidance for Selfs Airport MMS in Quitman County, improving instrument flight rule access and safety for pilots serving the Marks area. The change can make medical flights, business travel and general aviation more reliable during poor weather, supporting local economic activity and emergency response.

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Quitman County Highlights Amtrak Service, Festivals and Cultural Plans
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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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Palmer High remains county anchor for sports, services
Education

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 programs that support local life.

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Local Genealogy Site Preserves Quitman County Records for Residents
Community

Local Genealogy Site Preserves Quitman County Records for Residents

The Genealogy Trails Quitman County page compiles burial transcriptions, church histories, school records, court files, obituaries and scanned newspaper gleanings in a continually updated online repository. Recent uploads through December 2025 expand the database and give residents, historians and local officials easier access to documents useful for family research, property work and preservation planning.

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Historic Markers in Marks Preserve Civil Rights Memory, Guide Visitors
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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 People’s Campaign, and Delta cultural history, and they are accessible to residents and visitors from public streets. These sites serve as educational resources and potential anchors for heritage tourism that can support local economic and health equity goals.

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Quitman County Preserves Marks' Role in 1968 Poor People's Campaign
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Quitman County Preserves Marks' Role in 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Marks' role in the 1968 Poor People's Campaign is being preserved with Mule Train Trail markers, interpretive signage and reunions that honor local history and support cultural tourism.

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Marks Community Park Revitalization Aims to Restore Cultural Gateway
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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 Highways 3 and 6 to restore the site as a gateway to the city, and to honor its role in civil rights history. The project aims to improve recreation and tourism, strengthen community pride, and engage residents in planning that could also affect local health, equity, and economic opportunities.

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Evergreen: Weekend Baseball and Local High School Ball in Quitman County — How the System Works, Where to Follow Games, and Why It Matters
Education

Evergreen: Weekend Baseball and Local High School Ball in Quitman County — How the System Works, Where to Follow Games, and Why It Matters

Delta Academy suits up 20 players from a school of 175; here's the single roadmap to find every Quitman County baseball game, from schedules to gate costs.

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Marks Mules and Blues Festival Celebrates Civil Rights, Delta Music Heritage
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Marks Mules and Blues Festival Celebrates Civil Rights, Delta Music Heritage

Velma Wilson founded Quitman County's annual Mules & Blues Festival in 2015, converting a 1968 mule-drawn protest march into a tourism engine backed by more than $3M in grants.

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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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Quitman County Profile: Towns, Demographics and Delta Community Context
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Quitman County Profile: Towns, Demographics and Delta Community Context

Quitman County's small Delta towns and shifting population affect school enrollment, grant eligibility and local planning, important for residents and new arrivals.

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Coldwater River at Marks Anchors Local Ecology and Public Safety
Community

Coldwater River at Marks Anchors Local Ecology and Public Safety

The Coldwater River, which runs past Marks in Quitman County, is central to the region’s wetlands, wildlife and outdoor economy and is partly protected by the Coldwater River National Wildlife Refuge. U.S. Geological Survey streamgage and water-quality monitoring at Marks provide data local officials use for flood forecasting, recreational safety and habitat management, making the river a frontline issue for public health and community resilience.

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Updated internet provider guide boosts options for Quitman County residents
Business

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 internet options for Marks and wider Quitman County. The update highlights expanded satellite capacity from Viasat, lists major providers and connection types, and gives contact tips that matter for residents seeking faster or more reliable service.

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Clarksdale WIN Job Center Connects Quitman Residents With Local Opportunities
Business

Clarksdale WIN Job Center Connects Quitman Residents With Local Opportunities

Quitman County residents can access employment services and regional hiring events through the Clarksdale WIN Job Center at 236 Sharkey Ave., which provides resume help, job matching, training referrals and unemployment insurance assistance. The center’s outreach to Quitman employers and regular posting of regional hiring events offers a practical pathway to jobs and skills development for a rural community with limited local labor markets.

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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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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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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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Marks Project Builds Local Skills, Aims to Reduce Poverty
Community

Marks Project Builds Local Skills, Aims to Reduce Poverty

The Marks Project is using a large county owned building in Marks to deliver career training, GED preparation, basic computer skills and youth enrichment programs. By partnering with nearby community colleges and securing grant support from organizations including FedEx via the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, the nonprofit seeks to connect residents to regional employers and retain economic activity in the Delta town.

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Quitman County Consolidates Office Contacts, Clarifies Meeting Schedule
Government

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 help residents find permitting, tax, and public records information more easily. The move centralizes the Board office at the courthouse in Marks and clarifies when and where residents can attend meetings to raise concerns.

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Marks Project Advances Education, Agriculture, and Downtown Revitalization in Quitman County
Community

Marks Project Advances Education, Agriculture, and Downtown Revitalization in Quitman County

The Marks Project, a locally based community development initiative in Marks, has expanded programs in education, youth enrichment, workforce training, local food production, and downtown revitalization. Its work to supply regional buyers with locally grown produce, convert a downtown building into teacher housing and mentoring space, and develop recreation facilities on donated city land carries potential economic and civic benefits for Quitman County residents.

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