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# City of Forest

## Sitemaps

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## Pages

- [Our Mayor's warm welcome!](https://www.cityofforest.com/) - Forest is a city of diverse population living together in harmony.
- [Parks & Recreation](https://www.cityofforest.com/parks-recreation/) - The City of Forest’s two parks, Gaddis and Bo Clark offer organized recreational programs including baseball, softball, soccer and tennis encouraging residents to take advantage of our programs and facilities. You can also enjoy our pickle-ball courts, walking track and basketball courts at Gaddis Park. Or if relaxation is what you are
- [CCR Report](https://www.cityofforest.com/ccr/) - Click on the links below to view a report: 2025 CCR Report
- [Water and Sewer Department](https://www.cityofforest.com/water-and-sewer-department/) - Water and Sewer Supervisor-Wayne Sessums 120 South Davis Street, P.O. Box 298, Forest, MS 39074 Phone: (601)469-2921 Fax: (601)469-3224 E-Mail: cofwater@bellsouth.net Meter Technician-Billy Lott Water Department Clerk - Pam Beatty pambeatty@bellsouth.net Water Department Administrator- Rae Harrell cofwater@bellsouth.net The Water and Sewer Department of the City of Forest is responsible for
- [Fire Department](https://www.cityofforest.com/fire-department/) - Fire Department Chief Randy Jones fd1forest@gmail.com The City of Forest Fire Department provides their citizens with the highest quality of fire protection, emergency medical response, rescues and extrication services possible. The City of Forest Fire Department is currently rated as a Class 6 with the Mississippi State Rating Bureau due to extensive training, record keeping,
- [Public Works Department](https://www.cityofforest.com/public-works-department/) - Public Works Director Adam Taylor adamotaylor@att.net Welcome to the Public Works section of our website. We are excited about having a new avenue to provide the citizens of Forest with the latest information regarding new and on- going projects within our city. The Public Works Director works closely with the
- [Municipal Court](https://www.cityofforest.com/municipal-court/) - ADDRESS: 850 Park Road,Forest, MS 39074 Phone: (601)469-4141 The City of Forest Municipal Court has jurisdiction over all traffic offenses, misdemeanor and felony criminal violations that occur within the city limits of Forest. The Forest Municipal Court convenes 2 days a week as follows: Every Wednesday at 2:00 pm - Judge Gomillion presiding Every Thursday
- [Animal Control](https://www.cityofforest.com/animale-control/) - The City of Forest Animal Control Division of the Public Works Department is located in the Upper Colbert Commons Building and is responsible for protecting the general public in our great City from animal-related threats. Our Animal Control Officer, William Beckham, is responsible for the removal of dead animals inside the City limits and addressing
- [Community Development](https://www.cityofforest.com/code-zone-office/) - The City of Forest Community Development Department is made up of two different areas, Planning and Building. Our primary function is to process development permits, ensure that new construction is an asset to its surroundings, and ensure the safety and maintenance of buildings, property and neighborhoods through enforcement of codes and public education with
- [Police Department](https://www.cityofforest.com/police-department/) - Police Chief - Steven Bell Assistant Chief – Jody Stewart Investigator - Ryan Oakley Investigator – Timothy Geter Lieutenant of Patrol - Officer - Daniel Blanco City Attorney - Evan Thompson evan@t-h-law.com (601) 469-3411 Address: 850 Park Road, Forest, MS 39074 Phone: (601) 469-4141 The top priority of
- [Administration](https://www.cityofforest.com/administration/) - City Clerk-Faye Johnston fjohnston@bellsouth.net Assistant City Clerk-Roxanne McBeath Cof2921@yahoo.com Accounts Payable Clerk- Kellie Worrell Cityofforestap@bellsouth.net Human Resources/Personnel Director-Cindy W. Bagley Cofpayroll@att.net We would like to welcome visitors to the City Clerk section of our website. We are excited about having the capability of providing the citizens of Forest with the latest information regarding important
- [Sanitation](https://www.cityofforest.com/sanitation/) - Sanitation Supervisor - Stanley McDill The Sanitation Department of the City of Forest is responsible for collecting and disposing of household trash, picking up limbs and debris, maintaining grass on roadways and other areas necessary to the overall attractiveness of the city. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact City
- [Board of Aldermen](https://www.cityofforest.com/board-of-aldermen/) - Teddy Bloodsaw Ward I Allan Atkison Ward II allanatkison@gmail.com Harry Robinson Ward III robi8772@bellsouth.net (601) 469-2160 Cynthia S. Melton Ward IV collector@citygov.com Matt Alford Ward V alfordrealty@bellsouth.net (601) 469-1377
- [Zoning Ordinance](https://www.cityofforest.com/zoning-ordinance/) - Document Chapters CHAPTER 1: PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY CHAPTER 2: DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION CHAPTER 3: DECISION MAKING CHAPTER 4: Chapter-4-Zoning-1 CHAPTER 5: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE STANDARDS CHAPTER 6: SIGN REGULATIONS CHAPTER 7: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING CHAPTER 8: ACCESSORY AND TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES CHAPTER 9: LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERING CHAPTER 10:
- [Forest Public Library](https://www.cityofforest.com/forest-public-library/) - The Forest Public Library is located at 210 South Raleigh Street, Forest, MS and is open to the public Monday – Saturday with our hours of operation listed below. We offer a wide variety of books, educational materials and computer access. The Forest Public Library encourages reading and education for our residents and their children.
- [Maintenance Department](https://www.cityofforest.com/maintenance-department/) - Street Department City Streets Supervisor – Sheldon Thomas The Street Department for the City of Forest is responsible for maintaining all street right of ways inside the city limits. This includes all creeks, ditches, culverts, curbs and inlets as well as maintaining street signs, cleaning up debris following storms and reporting any malfunctioning street lights
- [Waste Water Department](https://www.cityofforest.com/waste-water-department/) - Waste Water Superintendent Perry Stroud 1825 Old Highway 21, Forest, MS 39074 Phone: (601)469-4351 pstroudwwtp@bellsouth.net Waste Water Lab Technician – Connie McNeece forestwwtplab@bellsouth.net The Waste Water Treatment Facility for the City of Forest processes approximately 2.4 million gallons daily. Located at 1825 Old Highway 21 in Forest, MS, the 40 acre facility includes mechanical
- [Mayor's Welcome](https://www.cityofforest.com/mayors-welcome/) - Mayor Nancy N. Chambers Greetings from Forest Mississippi. The city leading the way! Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. On behalf of all our citizens, let me welcome you to our community, located in central Mississippi on the Interstate 20 corridor. Nestled amid the Bienville National Forest with beautiful surroundings, Forest
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.cityofforest.com/privacy-policy/) - is committed to protecting the rights of all visitors to . We are committed to keeping your personal information secure and have created this privacy statement to share our information gathering and dissemination practices for this website. Information Collection and Use We will protect your information, and will not release your name, email address or
- [City Services](https://www.cityofforest.com/departments/) - Click any link below for more information. Administration Education Fire Department Maintenance Department Parks & Recreation Police Department
- [Community Links](https://www.cityofforest.com/community-links/) - Click any link below for more information. Scott County Times East Central Community College Forest Municipal School District Lackey Hospital Extension Service Wing Dang Doodle Festival
- [Places of Worship](https://www.cityofforest.com/places-of-worship/) - Abundant Grace Temple of Deliverance 318 Banks Street Forest, MS 39074 Alpha & Omega Church of Deliverance 858 Woodland Drive North Forest, MS 39074 Christian Ministries of Forest 818 Marion Blvd Forest, MS 39074 Concord Baptist Church 241 North First Avenue Forest, MS 39074 (601)469-1694 East Forest Baptist Church 1450 East Fourth Street (Old Highway
- [Report an Issue](https://www.cityofforest.com/report-an-issue/) - We really appreciate you taking the time to get in touch. City Hall Address: 120 S Davis St, Forest, MS 39074 Call: (601) 469-2921 Mail: adamotaylor@att.net Opening Hours Open Daily 8 am–5 pm
- [Elected Officials](https://www.cityofforest.com/elected-officials/) - Mayor Board of Aldermen
- [Contact](https://www.cityofforest.com/contact/) - 120 S Davis St, Forest, MS 39074 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Phone: (601) 469-2921 Email: adamotaylor@att.net 
- [History](https://www.cityofforest.com/history/) - A Brief History of our City The territory which now constitutes Scott County was granted to the State of Mississippi and to the United States at the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek, concluded on September 27, 1830. The counties included in the Choctaw Purchase were Noxubee, Neshoba, Leake, Newton, Smith, Jasper, Clarke, Lauderdale, and Scott,
- [Education](https://www.cityofforest.com/education/) - Forest Elementary School Forest Elementary School 513 Cleveland Street Forest, MS 39074 Phone: 601-469-3073 Fax: 601-469-8252 Cafeteria: 601-469-5452 Hawkins Middle School Hawkins Middle School 803 Oak Street Forest, MS 39074 Phone: 601-469-1474 Fax: 601-469-8251 Cafeteria: 601-469-2819 Forest High School Forest High School 511 Cleveland Street Forest, MS 39074 Phone:601-469-3255 Fax: 601-469-8250 Cafeteria: 601-469-2463 Band Office:
- [Healthy Hometown](https://www.cityofforest.com/healthy-hometown/) - The City of Forest Healthy Hometown Committee Learn more about Forest parks Healthy Hometown Tips and Resources: Helmet Ordinance Smokefree Ordinance Proper Hydration. Proper Sunscreen. Slap. Swat. Scratch. Mosquito Prevention.

## Timeline Stories

- [County Seats](https://www.cityofforest.com/cool_timeline/county-seats/) - Berryville, which no longer exists as a town, was the first seat of county government. It was located four miles southwest of the City of Forest and served as the county seat. Since 1866 Forest has been the center of county government.
- [Early Settlement](https://www.cityofforest.com/cool_timeline/our-history-timeline/) - Scott County contains 584 square miles or 373,760 acres. It is one of the so-called “Hill Counties”, not because it is extremely hilly, but to distinguish it from the Delta counties. It is a part of the Jackson Prairie Belt, consisting mostly of rolling upland prairie soil. Farming was the principal occupation of the early