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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 Healthcare Guide Covers Clinics, Primary Care, and Community Services
Healthcare

Quitman County Healthcare Guide Covers Clinics, Primary Care, and Community Services

Quitman County residents have more healthcare options than many realize, from a 25-bed hospital in Marks pursuing expanded post-acute care to maternal health programs serving the Delta.

Lisa Park6m read
Rep. Bennie Thompson Condemns Noem's DHS Tenure, Vows Accountability for Quitman County
Government

Rep. Bennie Thompson Condemns Noem's DHS Tenure, Vows Accountability for Quitman County

Rep. Bennie Thompson, whose 2nd District includes Quitman County and Marks, called Kristi Noem’s DHS tenure “one of the most lawless, corrupt, and reckless in modern history” and vowed continued oversight.

Marcus Williams2m read
Mississippi House Revives Teacher Pay Raise, Could Boost Quitman County Schools
Education

Mississippi House Revives Teacher Pay Raise, Could Boost Quitman County Schools

Quitman County teachers could get a $5,000 raise and assistant teachers $3,000 if the Senate approves House amendments inserted into Senate Bill 2103, which was returned to the Senate March 6.

Sarah Chen3m read
Tourism Day at Capitol: Leaders, Students Make Economic Case for Investment
Business

Tourism Day at Capitol: Leaders, Students Make Economic Case for Investment

Tourism leaders and hospitality students gathered on the Mississippi Capitol South Steps, then met at The South Warehouse with Brandon Bennett to press the legislature for tourism investment.

Sarah Chen2m read
HailTrace Maps Show 84 Marks Properties Saw 1.0-inch Hail March 6
Community

HailTrace Maps Show 84 Marks Properties Saw 1.0-inch Hail March 6

HailTrace mapping indicates 84 properties in Marks may have seen 1.0-inch hail during a multi-state severe-weather episode on March 6, 2026.

Sarah Chen3m read
Delta Academy Holds Annual AG Day 2026 in Marks, Showcases Student Projects
Education

Delta Academy Holds Annual AG Day 2026 in Marks, Showcases Student Projects

Delta Academy held its annual AG Day at 1150 Riverside Drive in Marks, opening at 5:00 p.m. on March 5, 2026, a publicly listed event promoted as an opportunity for students.

Marcus Williams1m read
Wittenberg University Students Bring Delta Trek Learning Experience to Marks, Mississippi
Education

Wittenberg University Students Bring Delta Trek Learning Experience to Marks, Mississippi

Wittenberg University students traveled from Springfield, Ohio to Marks for a hands-on Delta Trek tied to their FIRE course on March 6.

Sarah Chen1m read
Dense Fog Advisory Covers Quitman County March 5, NWS Warns Motorists
Community

Dense Fog Advisory Covers Quitman County March 5, NWS Warns Motorists

Fog cut visibility to one quarter mile or less while a Dense Fog Advisory that WRBL said included Quitman County was posted by MDOT quoting NWS Jackson, though timing details conflict.

Sarah Chen2m read
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.

Lisa Park1m read
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.

Marcus Williams2m read
Quitman County Courthouse Anchors Local Preservation and Development Effort
Government

Quitman County Courthouse Anchors Local Preservation and Development Effort

The Quitman County website highlights the historic courthouse at 220 Chestnut Street, Marks, Mississippi, and posts linked development documents including a HUD application and the Charley Pride Museum and Hotel scope of work. The materials clarify preservation status and development plans that matter for local jobs, tourism, and public spending, and they provide residents a basis to engage with county decision makers.

Marcus Williams2m read
Historic Quitman County Courthouse in Marks Wins $400,000 Restoration Funding
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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.

James Thompson2m read
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.

James Thompson2m read
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.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
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.

Sarah Chen2m read
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.

Marcus Williams2m read
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.

Lisa Park2m read
Selfs Airport, A Local Asset For Emergency Response And Development
Government

Selfs Airport, A Local Asset For Emergency Response And Development

Selfs Airport serves Marks and Quitman County as the county owned, public use airfield, with published FAA records listing a single asphalt runway and recent instrument procedure publications that improve access in marginal weather. The facility matters for medevac planning, small business connectivity, and county infrastructure priorities because runway dimensions and maintenance needs limit operations and require sustained local funding and planning.

Marcus Williams2m read
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.

Marcus Williams2m read
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.

Lisa Park2m read
Black-Owned Delta Burial Cooperative in Marks Celebrates 100 Years of Service
Business

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.

Sarah Chen2m read
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.

Marcus Williams2m read
NTIA Approves Mississippi $1.2B BEAD Plan; BEAM to Oversee Deployment
Government

NTIA Approves Mississippi $1.2B BEAD Plan; BEAM to Oversee Deployment

NTIA approved Mississippi's $1.203 billion BEAD plan, unlocking funds to connect tens of thousands of homes; BEAM will oversee deployment and local outreach.

James Thompson2m read
Boil-Water Alert Issued for Crowder After Line Breaks, Affects 320 Customers
Healthcare

Boil-Water Alert Issued for Crowder After Line Breaks, Affects 320 Customers

A boil-water alert was issued for Crowder after storm-related line breaks caused loss of pressure; 320 customers should boil or use bottled water until tests clear the system.

Lisa Park2m read
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.

Sarah Chen2m read
Marks Residents, Farmworkers Joined SCLC-Led Poor People's Campaign in 1968
Community

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.

Lisa Park2m read
Quitman County Courthouse in Marks Faces Preservation, Rehabilitation Effort
Government

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, including grant applications aimed at exterior and window repairs and upgrades to building systems. Keeping the courthouse operational matters to residents because it anchors downtown, houses public records, and serves as the county seat and primary civic center.

James Thompson2m read
Selfs Airport Enhancements Boost Emergency Response and Local Development
Government

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 approach procedures, improving usability in marginal weather and giving emergency planners a more reliable option for patient transport. The field remains best suited to light general aviation and small business flights because its single asphalt runway measures about 3,346 by 70 feet, which limits larger transports and heavy medical lifts.

James Thompson2m read
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.

Sarah Chen3m read