The Board authorized the Mayor Pro-Tem to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mississippi Public Health Institute (MSPHI) for a Rural Domestic Violence Program. This formalizes collaboration around domestic violence response and support, likely tied to external grant funding or statewide initiatives. While specific program components are not detailed, the MOU signals upcoming activities such as victim services, training, outreach, and data collection.Social service providers, case management platforms, training organizations, and evaluation consultants can engage MSPHI and the city to understand the program model and where contracted services—such as counseling, shelter partnerships, or program evaluation—might be needed.

The program targets rural domestic violence, which may span law enforcement, public health, and social services systems.