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01/01/0001
CMO Opportunity: 2026 Listen Up! Historic Preservation Conference and Heritage Awards
Join the MS Heritage Trust in Brookhaven for the 2026 Listen Up! Historic Preservation Conference and Heritage Awards!
MML members will receive 2 CMO elective credits for attending.
The Art of Preservation
Preservationists and artists have long been allies in the fight to save historic places. From rescuing old theaters to once again host plays, dance recitals and symphonies, repurposing old commercial storefronts and dilapidated barns to become studios and turning abandoned schools into museum galleries, preservation advocates understand that historic buildings are the perfect frame for creativity, purpose and community pride.
Conference highlights include a tour of beautiful downtown Brookhaven led by John Lynch and Dr. Kim Sessums and the 2026 America 250 Heritage Awards.
Click here for information on the Heritage Award nomination process!
01/01/0001
CMO Opportunity: Grant Management Training 2026
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Grant Management Training in Hernando/DeSoto County, MS April 13-14, 2026
MML members will receive 2 CMO elective credits for attending. |
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DeSoto County Government and Grant Management USA will present a two-day grant management workshop in Hernando/DeSoto County on April 13-14, 2026. This in-person training is for grant recipient organizations across all disciplines. Attend this class and you'll learn how to administer government grants, stay in compliance with current OMB rules and regulations, and survive an audit. Beginning and experienced grant managers, grant writers and administrators from city, county and state agencies, healthcare organizations, public safety, colleges and universities, K-12, and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend. |
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For event details visit: https://grantstraining.com/ms0426 |
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We are offering you a $100 discount, making your tuition $525. Please use the discount code "Special100" at the time of registration. |
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MML Webinar: PERS on the Move
Join MML and PERS for a webinar on April 16th from 10am - 11:30am where PERS will discuss information about benefits, and available benefit options, as well as information on the retirement process.
MML members will receive 3 CMO elective credits for attending. Registration cost is $25.
Webinar will be available on-demand after the live presentation.
01/01/0001
2026 Spring CMO Night Class
In conjunction with the MS State University Extension Service Center for Government & Community Development, MML is excited to announce the upcoming CMO opportunity that will be traveling to a location near you this spring!
The class, "Municipal Purchasing”, will be held at night and will include dinner, allowing an alternative time frame to receive CMO credits for those who have day-time duties that prohibit them from attending some of our other CMO opportunities that are usually held primarily during the day.
MML members will receive three CMO elective credits for attending any one of these classes.
Please see the attached registration form for details including registration deadlines, fees, and locations where the class will be offered.
01/01/0001
CMO Opportunity: Defend Against Ransomware Attacks
CMO Opportunity: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is offering the Defend Against Ransomware Attacks (SS109) webinar on December 16, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST. This session is designed for a non-technical audience and beginning incident responders.
MML members will receive 2 CMO elective credits for attending. Please let Robbie Brown know if you attend this webinar.
Download registration details below.
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2025 - 2026 MML Committees
Committee members are appointed after each Annual Conference, when new officers are elected. Thanks to all of our members for their willingness to serve the League on one of our committees.
Click below to view the list of current committee members.
2025 - 2026 Legislative Committee
2025 - 2026 Education Committee
01/01/0001
CMO Opportunity: MS Rural Placemaking Summit
Join us for the 2025 Mississippi Rural Placemaking Summit on September 24, 2025 in Yazoo City, Mississippi!
MML members will receive 2 CMO elective credits!
Municipal officials can register for free using Code: ELECTED
This one-day event brings together community leaders, creatives, public officials and changemakers to explore how placemaking can drive local transformation. Through panels, hands-on sessions and real-world examples, you’ll gain practical tools and inspiration to take home to your own community.
Whether you’re working on downtown revitalization, increasing community engagement, community development, public art or planning something new for your small town - this summit is designed to help you deepen your impact and connect with others doing similar work.
Last year’s participants left with fresh ideas, a long list of resources, new partnerships and a renewed sense of what’s possible. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it this year!
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CMO Opportunity: Disaster Leadership Conference
MML members will receive 2 CMO elective credits.
Disaster Leadership Conference – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
When disaster strikes, effective coordination is essential for community resilience. Knowing how local, state, and federal agencies collaborate can lead to a faster and more efficient response and recovery. As environmental conditions continue to shift and new challenges arise, states are increasingly positioned to lead disaster response efforts, that's why we're bringing leaders together for this important event.
By the end of this conference, you'll be able to:
• Identify resources needed to properly assess, plan, and prepare for disaster events.
• Identify risk management strategies to improve resilience and reduce the impact of disaster events.
• Understand disaster risk communication best practices before, during and in the aftermath of events to reduce property damage and save lives.
• Identify resources and tools for damage assessment and how federal, state, and local partners can work collaboratively for a swift and effective recovery.
• Understand existing resources and programs that make more resilient properties and communities and how to implement them.
• Connect the dots between local officials, emergency managers, and the insurance industry before and after disaster events.
Take advantage of being able to:
• Hear directly from officials who have led through disasters—the lessons they learned, the obstacles they faced, and what they wish they had known in advance.
• Speak directly with panel experts.
• Gain preparedness insights from top professionals in the field.
• Build a network of support by connecting with other local leaders, insurance professionals, and state and federal organizations.
Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/DisasterLeadershipConf
Conference Dates November 11-14, 2025 (11th and 14th are travel days)
Conference Location:
Beau Rivage
Resort & Casino
875 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
Please note: Room rates & availability are limited so reserve your room at the Beau Rivage today: https://book.passkey.com/e/50912493 or call Staci Varnish at 228-386-7111.
This important event is a joint effort hosted by the Alabama Department of Insurance, Arkansas Department of Insurance, Louisiana Department of Insurance, Mississippi Department of Insurance, Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Together, we are committed to empowering local leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to prepare today to protect tomorrow.
We look forward to seeing you there.
If you have any questions or issues registering, please contact Rhonda Upton at 601-359-3574. If you are interested in attending but are unable to, please don't hesitate to call me at the above listed number or email me at rhonda.upton@mid.ms.gov.
01/01/0001
Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Opens Fourth Round of Application Acceptance
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) will open its fourth grant application cycle, supported by $12 million in funding appropriated during the 2025 Legislative Special Session. The MOSTF Board of Trustees will begin accepting grant applications on August 1, 2025.
Since its establishment in 2022, MOSTF has awarded more than $37.6 million in funding to support 80 conservation and outdoor recreation projects throughout Mississippi.
“Mississippi continues to prioritize our state’s outdoor resources,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “Our state is blessed with outdoor opportunities unlike any other, and these natural assets are worth protecting and investing in—for both our residents and the many visitors who enjoy our great state.”
Governor Reeves further commended the Board of Trustees, stating, “The Board has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting projects that align with the goals of the Outdoor Stewardship Act, particularly those that attract non-state matching funds, stimulate economic growth, and create new job opportunities across Mississippi.”
MOSTF seeks to fund projects that can bring non-state and federal matching fund commitments to assist with overall project contributions. MOSTF funding is used to assist state agencies, counties and municipalities, and non-governmental organizations with projects statewide that enhance Mississippi’s natural resources and the recreation it provides.
Ed Penny, president of the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Coalition said, “We’re thrilled that The Board is accepting another round of applications for on-the-ground projects across the state. The program is operating exactly how we all hoped it would, and attendance at the recent educational workshop highlights how important and popular this program has become.”
MOSTF Executive Director, Ricky Flynt, encourages interested entities to carefully review the qualifications for application proposals and the application scoring criteria prior to submitting any application. Flynt said, “There is a clear direction placed in the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Act. We want our applicants to understand the goals and priorities of the MOSTF before they commit the time and effort required to apply.”
Only state agencies, municipalities, and non-government organizations are eligible to apply. Interested applicants should visit the MOSTF Website at https://www.dfa.ms.gov/most to review the Notice to Applicants and the Application Scoring Criteria. Applications must be submitted online. Applicants are required to register to create a user account. The account will allow the applicant to save their application work, upload documents, budget sheets, project plans, photos, and other supportive information prior to submission. The deadline for application submissions is September 19, 2025. Funding for land acquisition proposals will not be considered during this application round.
For more information about the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Program go to www.dfa.ms.gov/most .
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CMO Opportunity: 2025 Destination Downtown
2025 Destination Downtown
Get ready to explore the heart of downtown in 2025, where the vibe is alive and the excitement is contagious!
El Dorado Conference Center
311 South West Avenue El Dorado, AR 71730MML members will receive 3 CMO elective credits.
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2025 Fall CMO Night Classes
In conjunction with the MS State University Extension Service Center for Government & Community Development, MML is excited to announce the upcoming CMO opportunity that will be traveling to a location near you this fall!
The class, "Foundations of Municipal Government”, will be held at night and will include dinner, allowing an alternative time frame to receive CMO credits for those who have day-time duties that prohibit them from attending some of our other CMO opportunities that are usually held primarily during the day.
MML members will receive three CMO elective credits for attending any one of these classes.
Please see the attached registration form for details including registration deadlines, fees, and locations where the class will be offered.
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2025 Newly Elected Officials Orientation & PDD Legislative Meetings
MML and the PDDs are teaming up for a round of orientation sessions for newly elected officials, which will each be followed by a lunch meeting to discuss the legislative session that all members are invited to attend. CMO credits will be awarded to attendees. Click here for all meeting dates.
City clerks, please promote the orientation sessions to newly elected officials and have them contact Valerie Lewis at the MML office to RSVP.
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CMO Opportunity: Animal Incident Management - Disaster Planning & Resource Coordination
Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 9AM–3PM
Rankin County Extension Service/EOC Assembly Room
601 Marquette Road, Brandon, MS 39042
$20 ATTENDANCE FEE
Registration ends June 6, 2025.
Seats are limited.
MML members will receive 2 CMO elective credits for attending.
For local questions about the workshop, contact: Beth Adcock at Beth@mdac.ms.gov
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2nd Annual MSSCAUG Conference
Registration Now Open for the 2nd Annual MSSCAUG Conference!
Join us for our highly anticipated 2-day event on February 5th & 6th, 2025, at the MS811 Pearl, MS!
https://scaug.org/event-5791749
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CMO Opportunity: Spring 2025 CMO Night Classes
In conjunction with the MS State University Extension Service Center for Government & Community Development, MML is excited to announce the upcoming CMO opportunity that will be traveling to a location near you this spring!
The class, "Workplace Harassment”, will be held at night and will include dinner, allowing an alternative time frame to receive CMO credits for those who have day-time duties that prohibit them from attending some of our other CMO opportunities that are usually held primarily during the day.
MML members will receive three CMO elective credits for attending any one of these classes.
Please see the attached registration form for details including registration deadlines, fees, and locations where the class will be offered.
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MS Recreation and Park Association 2025 Conference
MRPA 2025 Conference
February 10-13, 2025
Natchez Convention Center- Natchez, MS
MML members will receive 2 CMO elective credits for attending.
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CMO Opportunity: CyberSecure Mississippi
📢 Attention Mississippi Business Owners!
Did you know 60% of small businesses close within 6 months of being hacked? Protect your business and join us for CyberSecure Mississippi! 🚨
📅 January 17, 2025
🕒 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
📍 Sheraton Refuge Conference Center, Flowood, MS
This FREE event includes a Cybersecurity Binder 📂 and LUNCH 🍴! Learn about:
🔒 Basic Cybersecurity Awareness
🛡️ System Security Plans
📜 Cyber Policies
📚 Cyber Resources
💻 Managed Service Providers
⚠️ Incident Response
👩💼 This is for business owners, not just the "tech guy"! MML members will receive 2 CMO elective credits for attending.
👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/CyberSecureMS2025
This event is sponsored by the Small Business Administration and the Mississippi State University Center for Cyber Education. Contact Shelly Hollis at MSU CCE for more details: shelly.hollis@cce.msstate.edu
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2024 Destination Downtown
Sept. 11-13: Destination Downtown in Vicksburg
An official MS Main Street Event
A partnership among Mississippi Main Street Association, Main Street Arkansas, and Louisiana Main Street, Destination Downtown is the South’s premier downtown revitalization conference.
Three days packed with educational tours, dynamic sessions on the Main Street Approach, and a 40th celebration of Mississippi Main Street, Main Street Arkansas, Louisiana Main Street, and Vicksburg Main Street.
Destination Downtown is open to anyone with an interest in the economic revitalization of historic downtown commercial districts and is designed so that attendees learn from their colleagues as well as from experts in the field. The conference attracts Main Street executive directors, board members, city officials, merchants, property owners and others who gather to share ideas on building sustainable downtown communities.
$175 – general registration through Aug. 30
$100 – one day registration
$200 – on site registration
MML members will receive 3 CMO Elective Credits for attending.
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MS Damage Prevention Summit - CMO Opportunity
Attend MS 811's Damage Prevention Summit at the IP Casino and Resort in Biloxi on November 6 - 8, 2024.
Attendees will receive 2 CMO elective credits for attending. Just let Lakieshia Nelson know you attended to receive your credit!
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2024 MML/PDD Legislative Planning Meetings
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE 2024 MML/PDDs REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE PLANNING MEETINGS
MML members will receive 3 CMO elective credits for attending any one of the 2024 Regional Legislative Planning Meetings. 1 additional CMO elective credit will be given if the MML member brings his/her legislator to the meeting.
Please RSVP to Karley Williams if you plan on attending the meeting.
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CMO Opportunity: Fall 2024 CMO Night Classes
In conjunction with the MS State University Extension Service Center for Government & Community Development, MML is excited to announce the upcoming CMO opportunity that will be traveling to a location near you this spring!
The class, "Last 6 Months in Office & Understanding Financial Statements”, will be held at night and will include dinner, allowing an alternative time frame to receive CMO credits for those who have day-time duties that prohibit them from attending some of our other CMO opportunities that are usually held primarily during the day.
MML members will receive three CMO elective credits for attending any one of these classes.
Please see the attached registration form for details including registration deadlines, fees, and locations where the class will be offered.
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CMO Opportunity: MS Damage Prevention Summit
Attend the 2024 Mississippi Damage Prevention Summit November 6 - 8, 2024, in Biloxi to earn 2 CMO elective credits!
01/01/0001
CMO Opportunity: Rural Placemaking Summit
The Community Foundation for Mississippi is hosting a Rural Placemaking Summit on August 1st in McComb, MS.
It is our goal to use the conference to equip rural elected officials and municipal leaders with the tools and resources they need to use placemaking techniques in their communities.
The conference sessions will include everything from walkability/bike trails to historical preservation/repurposing spaces, building age-friendly & intergenerational communities, examples of successful cross-sector partnerships for placemaking, tourism and public art, placemaking on a budget, and sessions connecting attendees to multiple funding sources for placemaking.
The audience will be primarily municipal leaders, community and economic development professionals as well as nonprofit organizations, urban planners and anyone looking for affordable techniques to better their communities in MS. It is our goal that each session will offer not just inspiration but tangible, practical application to ensure that leaders implement these changes in their cities and towns.
MML members will receive 2 CMO credits for attending.
01/01/0001
93rd Annual Conference Press Release Template
Click here for a 93rd Annual Conference press release template for conference attendees!
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CMO Opportunity: MS Insurance Department Extreme Wind Event
CMO OPPORTUNITY: MISSISSIPPI INSURANCE DEPARTMENT EXTREME WIND EVENT
This is a collaboration of city and county officials, insurance company representatives, insurance regulators, emergency responders, leaders in building codes and resiliency and the insurance industry’s leading catastrophe modelers and others. We’ll hear from celebrity storm chasers and other leaders in the field of extreme weather. If you’re a city leader, do you know what to expect if your city or town is impacted by extreme weather? What happens first? Who do you rely on? What tools do you need to respond and help your city recover? Do you understand the various roles and responsibilities of private and government response groups and how they work together? Do you understand how you can help yourself prepare and do you understand what responders need from you, to help you with a quick recovery?
Get answers to all of those questions and learn how insurance companies respond, what technology they use and what they need from you as a city leader, to help you recover. The time to learn all of this is not after an extreme weather event strikes, but now. Join us and insurance regulators from around the southeastern US for this informative 2 day seminar as we strike partnerships that will benefit the public in how we all respond to future events.
To register, please click here.
MML members will receive 2 CMO credits for attending. Contact Lakieshia Nelson to let her know you attended.
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MML Webinar: How Not to Become Cyber Famous - CMO Opportunity
MML Webinar: How Not to Become Cyber Famous
May 9th at 10am
This training session will give an overview of business e-mail compromise, including a recap of local recent events. Enhanced focus will be given on ways to identify and mitigate this threat. All payment processes are at risk, and we must be diligent in order to prevent a successful attack and cause your departments to lose thousands of dollars. Come prepared to share practice, insights, and leave with tangible takeaways to incorporate into your own practices.
Cost to attend is $25, and MML members will receive 3 CMO elective credits for attending.
Cost to attend is $25, and MML members will receive 3 CMO elective credits for attending.
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MML Webinar: Municipal Government & Social Media - CMO Opportunity
MML Webinar: Municipal Government & Social Media: Tips to Protect Yourself and Your Municipality from First Amendment Liability
May 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Many municipalities operate both municipal-wide and departmental social media pages. Many public officials likewise operate personal social media pages. This webinar will address legal issues surrounding both, including a discussion of recent Supreme Court decisions regarding when a public official’s personal page might be considered public speech.
Cost to attend is $25, and MML members will receive 3 CMO elective credits for attending.
This webinar is sponsored and presented by the Mississippi Municipal League, the Mississippi Municipal Service Company, and Phelps Dunbar.
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CMO Opportunity - "Why Place Matters" Main Street Design Training
"Why Place Matters"
Main Street Design Training
March 7-8, 2024
GumTree Museum of Art
211 West Main Street | Tupelo, MS
MML Members will receive 2 CMO elective credits for attending.
01/01/0001
CMO Opportunity: MS Urban Forestry Council Annual Conference
Register today for the MS Urban Forestry Council Annual Conference "Managing Trees After a Massive Drought"
May 22, 2024
9am - 5pm
MS Agriculture and Forestry Museum
Ethnic Building - Jackson, MS
2 CMO Elective Credits will be awarded to MML members for attending.
Mississippians are facing a huge challenge of how to manage, place value and replace massive amounts of dead trees and community canopies. Learn about many factors related to this situation including; identifying a dead tree, what trees to remove, pruning, who to call, removal process, value of your lost trees, insurance, food forests, mitigation of lost trees, replacement trees and much more. This is an important meeting for anyone having to manage trees, municipalities, land owners, business, and home owners.
For more info contact Donna Yowell (601) 672-0755
Download the attached flyer for registration information.
01/01/0001
CMO Opportunity: Spring 2024 CMO Night Classes
In conjunction with the MS State University Extension Service Center for Government & Community Development, MML is excited to announce the upcoming CMO opportunity that will be traveling to a location near you this spring!
The class, "Exploring Common Municipal Laws”, will be held at night and will include dinner, allowing an alternative time frame to receive CMO credits for those who have day-time duties that prohibit them from attending some of our other CMO opportunities that are usually held primarily during the day.
MML members will receive three CMO elective credits for attending any one of these classes.
Please see the attached registration form for details including registration deadlines, fees, and locations where the class will be offered.
01/01/0001
CMO Opportunity: Grant Writing Workshop
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Grant Writing Training in Jackson, MS - March 11-12, 2024
2 CMO Elective Credits |
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Hinds County Sheriff's Office and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant writing workshop in Jackson, MS - March 11-12, 2024. This training is for grant seekers across all disciplines. Attend this class and you'll learn how to find the funding sources and write winning grant proposals. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as healthcare organizations, nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. Tuition is normally $495, however, Mississippi Municipal League members and their staff will receive a $30 discount with the code "ASSN". Pricing includes two days of terrific instruction, workbook, and access to our Alumni Forum that's packed full of tools, helpful discussions and sample grant proposals. If you prefer friendly personal service, Janet Darling |
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MML Webinars - Virtual CMO Opportunities
MML ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
These webinars have been recorded and are available on-demand for those that might have missed the registration deadlines.
To register for any of the following webinars, please complete the attached registration form and return to the MML office to receive the appropriate access links.
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