County services to remain open with limited access

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors approved a proclamation for a state of emergency for a 30 day period in response to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This proclamation can be extended beyond the initial period if needed.

Bryan Maxie, Regional Manager/CEO for Forrest Health (operators of Highland Community Hospital-Picayune and Pearl River County Hospital-Poplarville) provided the supervisors an update on how Forrest Health is responding to COVID-19. (Click here for details on the update)

The Supervisors discussed the best and safest way to continue operations in the county while ensuring a safe environment for both county employees with department heads and members from the judicial system after the information shared by Maxie and Dr. Jones.

The Supervisors are invoking a limited access to county buildings. This approach will require specific business to be conducted in Poplarville location at the courthouse for Chancery Clerk and Circuit Clerk related transactions and services.

All Chancery Clerk and Circuit Clerk business services will be provided in the Poplarville office a