Sherard, Mississippi Public Records

The Coahoma County Health Department is responsible for maintaining vital records for Sherard, including birth and death certificates. Residents can request copies of these records by visiting the department's office or by submitting a request online. The department also provides various public health services, such as immunizations and health screenings, to the Sherard community.

The Coahoma County Tax Assessor's Office maintains records related to businesses operating in the Sherard area, including property tax assessments and business licenses. These records can be searched and accessed through Coahoma County's online portal or by visiting the assessor's office in person. The Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce serves as another valuable resource, offering information on local businesses and economic development initiatives that affect the community.

Sherard's local economy is largely driven by its agricultural heritage, with many residents employed in the farming and ranching industries. The Coahoma County Agricultural Extension Service provides valuable resources and support to the Sherard community, including information on crop management, livestock production, and rural economic development. The Coahoma County Development Authority also works to attract new businesses and investments to the Sherard area, promoting economic growth and job opportunities for residents.

The Coahoma County Election Commission serves Sherard voters, with election administration handled by the Coahoma County Circuit Clerk at 115 First Street, Clarksdale, MS 38614, phone (662) 624-3026. This office manages voter registration, maintains voter rolls, provides absentee ballots, and administers elections throughout Coahoma County. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, Mississippi residents for at least 30 days, at least 18 years old by the next general election, and not disenfranchised by a disqualifying felony conviction. Valid Mississippi driver's license or identification card information is required for online registration. As an unincorporated community without municipal government, Sherard has no city council or mayoral elections. Residents participate in Coahoma County elections for county supervisors representing district-based seats, sheriff, tax assessor, circuit clerk, chancery clerk, and other county offices. State legislative elections and statewide office elections follow various cycles. Residents can find their assigned polling location by contacting the Circuit Clerk at (662) 624-3026 or checking the Mississippi Secretary of State's polling place lookup tool at www.sos.ms.gov/pollingplace. Polling places are assigned based on voter registration address and precinct boundaries. Under Mississippi law, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though use restrictions apply. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political committees are filed with and available through the Mississippi Secretary of State's office at www.sos.ms.gov. Candidate qualifying information and precinct-level election results are public records typically available through the Circuit Clerk and published by the Secretary of State after elections are certified. Detailed precinct results are available through the Coahoma County Circuit Clerk. Mississippi does not have U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Sherard voters are published by the Mississippi Secretary of State Elections (https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting). However, all four Mississippi U.S. All 122 Mississippi House of Representatives seats and approximately half of the 52 Mississippi State Senate seats will be contested, including the legislative districts covering the community. Voters will also elect county-level positions if 2026 falls in a special election cycle, though regular county elections occur in odd-numbered years (2027). Any local school board positions, special district seats, or ballot measures specific to Coahoma County will also appear. Mississippi offers absentee voting for voters who meet specific criteria: those who will be away from their county on election day, those who have a temporary or permanent physical disability, those 65 or older, those working as poll workers in a different precinct, required to work on election day during all poll hours, parents or caregivers with children requiring hospitalization on election day, or members of the armed forces. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Circuit Clerk's office or at www.sos.ms.gov and must be requested in writing. The deadline for requesting absentee ballots is typically the Saturday before the election for mail ballots. Mississippi has specific requirements for absentee voting and does not offer universal mail-in voting.