Tallahatchie County, MS elected officials: supervisors, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Tallahatchie County: 21 seats on 11 elected bodies.
Board of Supervisors
Tallahatchie County Board of Supervisors
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Supervisor, District 1 | Kenneth (Buck) Havens source |
| Supervisor, District 2 | Johnny Goodwin source |
| Supervisor, District 3 | Larry Cole source |
| Supervisor, District 4 | Marcus Echols source |
| Supervisor, District 5 | Eddie J. Meeks source |
County officers
Tallahatchie County Constables
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Constable, District 1 | Jimmy N. Manues source |
| Constable, District 2 | Clifton H. Bailey source |
Tallahatchie County Election Commission
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Election Commissioner, District 1 | Margaret McIntyre Simmons source |
| Election Commissioner, District 2 | Dennis Brown source |
| Election Commissioner, District 3 | Yolanda D. Cotton source |
| Election Commissioner, District 4 | LaTrenda C. (Trina) Bounds source |
| Election Commissioner, District 5 | Charles Huddleston source |
Tallahatchie County Justice Court Judges
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Justice Court Judge, District 1 | Lance D. Tennyson source |
| Justice Court Judge, District 2 | Denise Washington source |
Also elected countywide
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Chancery Clerk | Anita M. Greenwood source |
| Circuit Clerk | Daphane B. Neal source |
| Coroner | Anthony Hawkins source |
| County Prosecuting Attorney | Carol Jones Turner source |
| Sheriff | Jimmy D. Fly source |
| Tax Assessor | Dorothy M. Martin source |
| Tax Collector | Dorothy M. Martin source |
How many local governments Tallahatchie County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 17 local governments in Tallahatchie County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 5 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 2 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 9 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Tallahatchie County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 0.8% · White 36.6% · Black 60.8% · Asian 0% · Other or more than one race 1.8% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Tallahatchie County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 2.9% | 150 | 5,110 | 5,260 |
| August 2026 | 2.8% | 144 | 4,975 | 5,119 |
| July 2026 | 3.3% | 173 | 5,012 | 5,185 |
| June 2026 | 3.8% | 197 | 5,052 | 5,249 |
| May 2026 | 3.1% | 160 | 5,082 | 5,242 |
| April 2026 | 2.8% | 146 | 5,105 | 5,251 |
| March 2026 | 3.1% | 166 | 5,235 | 5,401 |
| February 2026 | 3.5% | 190 | 5,175 | 5,365 |
| January 2026 | 3.0% | 162 | 5,158 | 5,320 |
| December 2025 | 2.8% | 148 | 5,128 | 5,276 |
| November 2025 | 3.2% | 169 | 5,088 | 5,257 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.2% | 170 | 5,077 | 5,247 |
| August 2025 | 3.5% | 179 | 4,943 | 5,122 |
| July 2025 | 3.8% | 196 | 4,899 | 5,095 |
| June 2025 | 4.4% | 209 | 4,583 | 4,792 |
| May 2025 | 3.7% | 174 | 4,476 | 4,650 |
| April 2025 | 3.7% | 170 | 4,487 | 4,657 |
| March 2025 | 3.8% | 190 | 4,844 | 5,034 |
| February 2025 | 4.2% | 211 | 4,776 | 4,987 |
| January 2025 | 3.8% | 199 | 4,972 | 5,171 |
| December 2024 | 3.3% | 172 | 4,964 | 5,136 |
| November 2024 | 3.4% | 170 | 4,758 | 4,928 |
| October 2024 | 3.1% | 153 | 4,791 | 4,944 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.6% | 183 | 4,843 | 5,026 |
| 2024 | 3.2% | 152 | 4,548 | 4,700 |
| 2023 | 3.4% | 147 | 4,143 | 4,290 |
| 2022 | 4.5% | 180 | 3,841 | 4,021 |
| 2021 | 6.7% | 279 | 3,880 | 4,159 |
| 2020 | 8.2% | 372 | 4,161 | 4,533 |
| 2019 | 6.3% | 302 | 4,499 | 4,801 |
| 2018 | 6.1% | 285 | 4,397 | 4,682 |
| 2017 | 6.0% | 296 | 4,602 | 4,898 |
| 2016 | 7.6% | 392 | 4,779 | 5,171 |
Police in Tallahatchie County
Police staffing
Agencies counted (4), 2023
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahatchie County Sheriff's Office | 8 | 16 | 9,439 |
| Charleston Police Department | 6 | 0 | 1,703 |
| Sumner Police Department | 1 | 0 | 249 |
| Webb Police Department | 1 | 0 | 380 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Chancery Clerk?
- Anita M. Greenwood is the Chancery Clerk of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Circuit Clerk?
- Daphane B. Neal is the Circuit Clerk of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Constable, District 1?
- Jimmy N. Manues is the Constable, District 1 of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Constable, District 2?
- Clifton H. Bailey is the Constable, District 2 of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Coroner?
- Anthony Hawkins is the Coroner of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Carol Jones Turner is the County Prosecuting Attorney of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Election Commissioner, District 1?
- Margaret McIntyre Simmons is the Election Commissioner, District 1 of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Election Commissioner, District 2?
- Dennis Brown is the Election Commissioner, District 2 of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Election Commissioner, District 3?
- Yolanda D. Cotton is the Election Commissioner, District 3 of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Election Commissioner, District 4?
- LaTrenda C. (Trina) Bounds is the Election Commissioner, District 4 of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Election Commissioner, District 5?
- Charles Huddleston is the Election Commissioner, District 5 of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Justice Court Judge, District 1?
- Lance D. Tennyson is the Justice Court Judge, District 1 of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Justice Court Judge, District 2?
- Denise Washington is the Justice Court Judge, District 2 of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Sheriff?
- Jimmy D. Fly is the Sheriff of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Tax Assessor?
- Dorothy M. Martin is the Tax Assessor of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Tallahatchie County Tax Collector?
- Dorothy M. Martin is the Tax Collector of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- Who are the Tallahatchie County commissioners?
- Kenneth (Buck) Havens (Supervisor, District 1); Johnny Goodwin (Supervisor, District 2); Larry Cole (Supervisor, District 3); Marcus Echols (Supervisor, District 4); Eddie J. Meeks (Supervisor, District 5).
- What is the population of Tallahatchie County?
- About 11,764 people, with a median age of 39.7; the median household income is $37,466 and 24.6% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Tallahatchie County?
- 2.9% in September 2026 (preliminary): 150 people unemployed in a labor force of 5,260, against 3.2% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Tallahatchie County?
- 17 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 5 municipal, 2 school district and 9 special district governments.
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