Rankin County, MS Board of Supervisors meeting on date: (8-14-2026 1 of 2)

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on August 14, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of pay requests for construction projects such as demolition disposal at the former Brandon Cement Plant ($35,625 to Two Be Dirt Contracting LLC), Gun Road Improvement ($118,930.69 to Thornton Construction Inc.), and a major overlay project awarded to AJ Construction for $4,115,227.75. The board also approved a pay application of $85,244.09 to Big Construction for the new tax office in Flowood. Additionally, the board authorized an $800,000 increase in bond project funding to cover sewer infrastructure costs owed to the city of Pearl. Tax exemption requests for several companies were reviewed, with some exemptions approved and others denied based on board discretion and policy. The board discussed and approved the school district's funding request for fiscal year 2027, which included an 11% increase compliant with state law, and addressed the impact of state funding formulas on local budgets. Several conditional use permits and rezoning requests were considered and approved with conditions, including a new cafe, manufactured homes in a flood zone, and a drive-thru restaurant. The board also discussed policies for public use of county-owned equestrian facilities. Motions were passed to approve various contracts, budget items, and tax assessment roll orders, reflecting active management of county capital projects and fiscal responsibilities.