ORDER authorizing expenditures, as listed, pursuant to Miss. Code 17-3-1 et seq as necessary to advertise and bring into favorable notice, opportunities, possibilities, and resources of Harrison County, Mississippi, and which in the judgment of such board or boards will be helpful toward advancing the moral, and/or financial and/or other interests of the county including all forms of advertising, including but not limited to broadcast advertising, logo recognition on publicity collateral, other media, and all broadcast, printed material and signage along with the link displayed to Harrison County Online: <<<https://harrisoncountyms.gov>>>. All recipients are required to provide proof of advertising prior to receipt of funds. a) $500.00 to JSU Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter, for 12th Annual JSU Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter Golf Tournament, May 2, 2026, Diamondhead County Club Golf Course, signage throughout course. b) $1,000.00 to Kappa Alpha Psi Frat. Gulfport Alumni Chapter, for 27th Annual Golf Tournament, June 20, 2026, Diamondhead County Club Golf Course, signage on front and back nine of course. c) $1,000.00 to MS Gulf Coast Alcorn State University Alumni Foundation, for Purple & Gold Scholarship Brunch, April 11, 2026, at the Great Southern Club, advertising on website and social media. d) $1,500.00 to Griots Society of Gulfport (Griots Society), for 6th Annual Gulfport City-wide Juneteenth Celebration, June 16-20, 2026, various locations including Orange Grove Community Center and Empowerment Ministries, advertising on website, scholarships, and social media. e) $500.00 to Juneteenth in the Pass, for If Not You then Who Celebration Brunch, June 13, 2026, at the West Harrison Civic Center, advertising on banners, website and social media. f) $1,000.00 to Harrison County School District, for Harrison County School District Employee Retirement Celebration, May 26-27, 2026, at the Lyman Community Center, Gulfport, advertising as a sponsor during event. g) $5,000.00 to Biloxi High Touchdown Club for Football Booster Club, advertising in game programs, banners and social media. h) $500.00 to North Bay Civitan Club of D'Iberville-St. Martin, Inc., for 2nd Annual My Abilities Career Fair at the D'Iberville Community Center, April 25, 2026, advertising on flyers, pop-up banners, and social media. i) $5,000.00 to MS Gulf Coast Arts Association (GCAA) for Art show, demonstration, workshops, and GCAA's Centennial Celebration, April 17-19, 2026 & May 14-30, 2026, different locations, to advertise on social media, banners, flyers, and brochures. [DETAILED ORDERS FOLLOW AS ATTACHMENTS 1 - 9.]

Committee

Board of Supervisors

Introduced

November 18, 2025

On agenda

April 6, 2026

Passed

April 6, 2026