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City Services<\/span><\/h1>\n

DIRECTORY OF SERVICES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The purpose of this directory is to help you easily find information on the wide variety of public services provided by the Town of Pelahatchie.\u00a0This information is arranged alphabetically by subject, rather than by department, to assist you in finding the right information.\u00a0We attempted to include answers to the most commonly asked questions and the most commonly needed addresses, phone numbers, etc.\u00a0However, if you find that the directory does not answer a question you have, please feel free to call any of the departments listed below.<\/p>\n

INTERESTING FACTS<\/strong> <\/span>
\nIncorporated:\u00a0<\/strong>1904
\nForm of Government:\u00a0<\/strong>Mayor and Board of Aldermen
\nCity Personnel:\u00a0<\/strong>Full-time Employees \u2013 26
\nPopulation:\u00a0<\/strong>1334 (2010 Census)
\nWeb Site Address:<\/strong>\u00a0www.pelahatchie.org<\/p>\n

ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF USEFUL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/span>
\nUse the information provided below to locate helpful phone numbers, addresses, location of businesses, churches, etc.\u00a0Simply scroll down through the letters of the information for which you are searching.<\/p>\n

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ABANDONED VECHICLES<\/strong> <\/span>
\nAny vehicle that is illegally parked that constitutes a hazard or obstruction to the normal movement of traffic will be removed.\u00a0Removal of abandoned vehicles on private property is the sole responsibility of the property owner.\u00a0For further information, contact the Pelahatchie Police Department at 601-854-5223.<\/p>\n

ACCIDENT REPORTS<\/strong> <\/span>
\nContact the Pelahatchie Police Department to report auto accidents. If not injury related, call 601-854-5223.\u00a0If injuries are involved, call 9-1-1.<\/p>\n

AIRPORT<\/strong> <\/span>
\nJackson-Evers International Airport, located near I-20 approximately 20 miles east of Pelahatchie.\u00a0For more information, please contact 601-939-5631, or visit their website at www.jmaa.com.<\/p>\n

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS<\/strong> <\/span>
\nMississippi Heat of Pelahatchie Futbol Club<\/strong>
\nYouth soccer for ages 3 through 13.\u00a0Contact Dennis White \u2013 denniskwhite@bellsouth.net or Kurt Thaw \u2013 akurtthaw@gmail.com.
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/heatfutbolclub.wix.com\/pelahatchie<\/p>\n

AUTO DEALERSHIPS<\/strong><\/span>
\nSee list of businesses<\/p>\n

AUTO REPAIR<\/strong><\/span>
\nSee list of businesses<\/p>\n

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BASEBALL FIELDS<\/span><\/strong>
\nMilltown Park<\/strong> \u2013 Currently under construction<\/p>\n

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS<\/strong> <\/span>
\nResidents are encouraged to apply for appointment to any of Pelahatchie\u2019s boards and commissions which include:\u00a0Board of Zoning, Beautification Committee, Parks and Recreation Board.\u00a0For more information call:\u00a0601-854-5224<\/p>\n

BUILDING PERMITS<\/strong> <\/span>
\nPermits are required for any new structures, room additions, renovations, etc.\u00a0Contact the Town of Pelahatchie Zoning Department at 601-854-5224.\u00a0(Permits can be printed from our home page)<\/p>\n

BUSINESSES<\/strong> <\/span>
\nFor a complete list of Pelahatchie Businesses visit the business link on this page.<\/p>\n

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CABLE TELEVISION<\/strong> <\/span>
\nProvided by Comcast.\u00a0For service, call 866-617-5527<\/p>\n

CHURCHES<\/strong> <\/span>
\nPelahatchie Baptist Church<\/strong>
\n300 Church Street
\n601-854-8809<\/p>\n

First Apostolic Church<\/strong>
\n508 Heslep Street
\n601-854-8677<\/p>\n

Little Zion United Methodist Church<\/strong>
\n816 Second Street
\n601-854-7300<\/p>\n

Salvation Beautiful Gates<\/strong>
\n109 Dillard Avenue
\n601942-0169<\/p>\n

Greater New Abundant Life<\/strong>
\n1207 Second Street
\n601-906-7059<\/p>\n

Greater Works Outreach Ministry<\/strong>
\n205 North Avenue
\n601-720-1684<\/p>\n

Pelahatchie Methodist Church<\/strong>
\n101 Church Street
\n601-854-8028<\/p>\n

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church<\/strong>
\n101 Jackson Avenue
\n601-854-8292<\/p>\n

First Assembly of God<\/strong>
\n306 N. Brooks Street<\/p>\n

Gateway to Heaven Church<\/strong>
\n811 College Street<\/p>\n

CLINICS<\/strong> <\/span>
\nLackey Memorial Hospital Clinic<\/strong>
\n519 Second Street
\n601-854-5775<\/p>\n

Brewer Health Care Clinic<\/strong>
\n610 Second Street
\n601-854-5044<\/p>\n

Pelahatchie Family Medical Clinic<\/strong>
\n507 Hwy 80W
\n601-854-8002<\/p>\n

Family Health Care Clinic<\/strong>
\n100 Brooks Street
\n601-854-6805<\/p>\n

CLOSING<\/strong> <\/span>
\nThe Municipal Building will be closed on the following holidays:\u00a0New Year\u2019s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President\u2019s Day,\u00a0Good Friday, Memorial Day,\u00a0Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran\u2019s Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day.\u00a0If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the offices are closed on Friday.\u00a0If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the offices are closed on Monday.<\/p>\n

CRIME PREVENTION<\/strong> <\/span>
\nThe Pelahatchie Police Department is concerned with preventing crime and solving problems in partnership with all residents.\u00a0Officers are available to discuss home\/neighborhood\/personal security as well as specific topics concerning residents.\u00a0Contact the Pelahatchie Police Department at 601-854-5223 for further information.<\/p>\n

CRIME REPORTS (NON- EMERGENCY)<\/strong> <\/span>
\nNon-emergency crimes may be reported by requesting an officer to respond to your residence or by stopping in at the police department located at 108 Brooks Street.<\/p>\n

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DANGEROUS DOGS<\/strong><\/span>
\nThere are ordinances regulating the owning or harboring of vicious dogs.\u00a0Contact the Pelahatchie Police Department at 601-854-5223.<\/p>\n

DECKS<\/strong><\/span>
\nTo build a deck, a permit is required.\u00a0Contact the Planning & Zoning Department at 601-854-5224.<\/p>\n

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ELECTRICAL PERMITS<\/strong><\/span>
\nPermits are required for electrical work done to any structure.\u00a0For more information, contact the Town of Pelahatchie Permit Department at 601-854-5224.\u00a0(Permits can be printed from the home page)<\/p>\n

ELECTRIC SERVICE<\/strong><\/span>
\nElectric Service is provided by Entergy Mississippi.\u00a0For service, call 800-368-3749.\u00a0www.entergymississippi.com
\nSouthern Pine Electric Power Association.\u00a0For service, call 601-824-7070.\u00a0www.spepa.com<\/p>\n

EMERGENCY 9-1-1<\/strong> <\/span>
\nFor emergency police, medical, or fire services, dial 9-1-1.\u00a0Emergency personnel will be dispatched immediately.\u00a0Caller name, address and telephone number appears on a separate screen.<\/p>\n

EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER SERVICE<\/strong> <\/span>
\nEmergency service is provided by the Water and Sewer Department.\u00a0If emergency is during the day, please call 601-854-5224.\u00a0If emergency is at night, contact the Pelahatchie Police Department at 601-854-5223.<\/p>\n

EMERGENCY STORM SEWER SERVICE<\/strong><\/span>
\nEmergency service is provided by the Water and Sewer Department at 601-854-5224 if during the day.\u00a0If emergency is at night, contact the Pelahatchie Police Department at 601-854-5223<\/p>\n

EMERGENCY WATER SERVICE<\/strong><\/span>
\nPelahatchie maintains its own water system.\u00a0For emergency day service call 601-854-5224.\u00a0For emergency service in the evening, contact the Pelahatchie Police Department at 601-854-5223.<\/p>\n

EVENTS<\/strong><\/span>
\nEvents held in the community include:\u00a0Easter Egg Hunt, National Crime Night Out, Muscadine Jubilee, Halloween Contest, Mayor\u2019s Prayer Breakfast and the Christmas Parade.\u00a0(Applications for the Christmas Parade and Muscadine Jubilee can be printed from the home page)<\/p>\n

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FENCES<\/strong><\/span>
\nA permit is required for all fences.\u00a0Please contact the Planning & Zoning Department at 601-854-5224 for permit information.\u00a0(Permits can be printed from the home page)<\/p>\n

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS<\/strong><\/span>
\nPriority One Bank<\/strong>
\n528 Second Street
\n601-854-5282
\nwww.priorityonebank.com<\/p>\n

Trustmark National Bank<\/strong>
\n102 Brooks Street
\n601-854-8112
\nwww.trustmark.com<\/p>\n

FIRE DEPARTMENT<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Fire Department responds to fires and calls for emergency medical assistance from its fire station centrally located in the city.\u00a0For emergencies call 9-1-1 and for non emergencies call 601-854-5223.<\/p>\n

FIRE HYDRANT REPAIRS<\/strong><\/span>
\nPlease contact the Water and Sewer Department at 601-854-5224 to report any hydrant that may be leaking or damaged.<\/p>\n

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GARBAGE PICKUP<\/strong><\/span>
\nWaste Management, Inc. will pick up garbage placed in bags at residences.\u00a0No loose garbage will be picked up.\u00a0Waste containers may be set at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the evening before the scheduled collection day nor left at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. the day following collection.\u00a0Bulk items should be placed at the curbside along with your cans.\u00a0For questions regarding collection, please call Waste Management, Inc. at 601-922-6441 or the Water and Sewer Department at 601-854-5224.\u00a0www.wastemanagement.com<\/p>\n

GAS SERVICE<\/strong><\/span>
\nProvided by CenterPoint Energy Entex.\u00a0For information, please call 800-371-5417.\u00a0www.centerpointenergy.com<\/p>\n

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HOME OCCUPATION<\/strong><\/span>
\nCenter home occupations and home offices are permitted by the Town of Pelahatchie Zoning Code.\u00a0There are restrictions that apply and certain occupations that are prohibited.\u00a0For further information, contact the Planning & Zoning Department at 601-854-5224.<\/p>\n

HOSPITALS<\/strong><\/span>
\nCrossgates River Oaks<\/strong>
\n350 Crossgates Blvd.
\nBrandon, Mississippi
\n601-825-2811
\nwww.crossgatesriveroaks.com<\/p>\n

Scott Regional Hosptal<\/strong>
\n317 Highway 13 South
\nMorton, Mississippi
\n601-732-6301<\/p>\n

River Oaks Hospital<\/strong>
\n1030 River Oaks Drive
\nFlowood, Mississippi
\n601-932-1030
\nwww.riveroakshospital.com<\/p>\n

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JUNK VEHICLES<\/strong><\/span>
\nJunk Vehicles shall not be left on public or private property.\u00a0For more information contact the Pelahatchie Police Department at 601-854-5223.<\/p>\n

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LEASH LAW<\/strong><\/span>
\nTown ordinance prohibits pet owners to allow their animals to run at large in any street, lane, alley, or public ground, or permit the animal to enter any private yard without consent of the owner.\u00a0No owner or keeper of a dog, cat, or other domestic animal shall abandon that animal.\u00a0For further information, call the Pelahatchie Police Department at 601-854-5223.<\/p>\n

LIBRARY<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe Pelahatchie Public Library is located at 718 Second Street.\u00a0For more information, call 601-854-8764.\u00a0www.cmrls.lib.ms.us<\/p>\n

LITTER<\/strong><\/span>
\nIf you have a complaint about accumulations of litter on private property, please contact the Planning & Zoning Department at 601-854-5224.<\/p>\n

LOUD DOGS<\/strong><\/span>
\nNo person shall keep or harbor any animal or fowl and fail to prevent that animal from creating unreasonable noise of such character, intensity, and duration as to unreasonably disturb other residents.\u00a0Violators may be cited.\u00a0For more information, contact the Pelahatchie Police Department at 601-854-5223.<\/p>\n

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MAPS OF THE TOWN<\/strong><\/span>
\nSmall maps of the Town may be picked up free of charge at City Hall.<\/p>\n

MAYOR<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Mayor is elected for a four-year term.\u00a0The Mayor presides at the Council meetings.<\/p>\n

MUNICIPAL BUILDING<\/strong><\/span>
\nLocated at 705 Second Street.\u00a0The offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\u00a0This facility consists of the City Clerk\u2019s office, Planning & Zoning Department, Utility Billing Office and the Water Department.<\/p>\n

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NEWSPAPERS<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Pelahatchie News<\/strong>
\nP.O. Box 771
\nPelahatchie, Mississippi
\n601-397-4442
\nclaymansell@pelahatchienews.com<\/p>\n

The Rankin County News<\/strong>
\n207 East Government Street
\nBrandon, Mississippi
\n601-825-8333
\nwww.rankincn.com<\/p>\n

The Clarion-Ledger<\/strong>
\nJackson, Mississippi
\n601-961-7000
\nwww.clarionledger.com<\/p>\n

NOISE<\/strong><\/span>
\nExcessive sound is prohibited by ordinance.\u00a0This includes noise of such intensity and duration as to unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet of a residential area.\u00a0Contact the Police Department at 601-854-5223.<\/p>\n

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PROHIBITED PARKING PLACES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n