Tie Plant, Mississippi Public Records

The Grenada County Chancery Court, also located at 59 Green Street, phone (662) 226-1821, has jurisdiction over family law matters including divorces, child custody, adoptions, guardianships, conservatorships, probate and estate administration, property disputes, and land title issues. The Grenada County Justice Court, located at 1906 Fairground Road, Grenada, MS 38901, phone (662) 226-2681, handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims cases up to $3,500, civil matters up to $3,500, and preliminary hearings for felony cases. If Tie Plant falls within Grenada city limits for any municipal services, the Grenada Municipal Court at 45 Main Street, Grenada, MS 38901, handles city ordinance violations and certain traffic matters, though as an unincorporated area, Tie Plant residents primarily deal with county-level courts. Mississippi does not currently maintain a comprehensive statewide online court records portal. Court records for Grenada County cases must generally be accessed in person at the courthouse during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Chancery Clerk maintains an index of land records and some case filings that may be searchable on-site. Fees for certified copies of court documents are established by state statute: certified copies of judgments, orders, or other court records cost $1.00 per page with a $5.00 certification fee. Marriage license copies cost $10.00 for non-certified and $13.00 for certified copies. Probate records and estate filings are maintained by the Chancery Clerk and can be researched in the courthouse records room, with copy fees of $1.00 per page plus certification fees if needed.

The Assessor's office provides property tax assessment data that is used to calculate annual ad valorem tax bills. While some Mississippi counties offer online property search tools, availability varies by county and residents should contact the Assessor's office directly or visit in person to determine current online access options for Grenada County. The Grenada County Chancery Clerk's Office, also located at the Grenada County Courthouse, 59 Green Street, Grenada, MS 38901, phone (662) 226-1821, serves as the official recorder of deeds and maintains the land records for all real property in the county including Tie Plant. The Chancery Clerk records and indexes deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, releases, assignments, easements, rights-of-way, liens (mechanics liens, judgment liens, tax liens), plats and subdivisions, and other instruments affecting real property title. These records are public and can be searched by grantor name, grantee name, book and page number, or parcel number. Copies of recorded documents cost $1.00 per page, with certification available for an additional fee. The office maintains historical land records dating back to the formation of Grenada County in 1870. Mississippi law requires that real property conveyances be recorded in the county where the property is located to provide constructive notice to subsequent purchasers. Some Chancery Clerk offices in Mississippi have digitized recent land records and made them searchable online, though accessibility varies by county. Grenada County may offer GIS mapping tools through the county website or the Tax Assessor's office, allowing users to view parcel boundaries, zoning information, and basic property data on interactive maps.

Catfish aquaculture also plays a significant role in the local economy, as Mississippi is the nation's leading catfish producer and Grenada County contains numerous catfish farms. The timber industry, which gave Tie Plant its name during the railroad tie production era, continues to contribute to the regional economy though on a much smaller scale than in the past. Many Tie Plant residents commute to the city of Grenada, approximately 10 miles away, for employment in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and government sectors. Major employers in the Grenada area include Viking Range Corporation (luxury kitchen appliances), various automotive parts manufacturers, University of Mississippi Medical Center Grenada (hospital and healthcare services), Grenada County Schools, and Walmart. The Grenada County government also provides employment for area residents. Tourism and recreation related to Grenada Lake, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, generates economic activity in the region through fishing, boating, camping, and hunting, with several marinas, bait shops, and recreational businesses serving visitors. According to U.S. Census estimates, Grenada County's median household income is approximately $38,000 to $42,000, which is below the Mississippi state median, reflecting the rural agricultural character of the area. Tie Plant itself has a very small population, likely fewer than 200 residents based on community estimates, and functions primarily as a residential community for people working in agriculture or commuting to Grenada. Economic development efforts in Grenada County focus on industrial recruitment, agricultural diversification, and capitalizing on the recreational assets of Grenada Lake to attract tourism dollars and retirement residents.

As an unincorporated community, Tie Plant does not maintain its own municipal police department. Primary law enforcement services are provided by the Grenada County Sheriff's Department, headquartered at 1871 Scenic Loop 333, Grenada, MS 38901, phone (662) 226-1821. The Sheriff's Department maintains jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas of Grenada County including Tie Plant, and responds to calls for service, conducts investigations, and maintains patrol operations throughout the community. Residents can request copies of police reports and incident records by visiting the Sheriff's Department in person during business hours or submitting written requests. The Mississippi Highway Patrol also maintains jurisdiction over state highways passing through Tie Plant, including Highway 8, and can be reached at their Troop E headquarters in Batesville for accident reports and highway-related incidents.

Arrest records and jail bookings for Tie Plant residents are processed through the Grenada County Detention Center, operated by the Grenada County Sheriff's Department at the same address. The Sheriff's Department maintains an online inmate roster that can be accessed through the county's official website, showing current detainees, booking dates, charges filed, bond amounts, and mugshot photographs when available. This roster is updated regularly and provides real-time information on who is currently held in the county jail. For historical arrest records or more detailed criminal history information, requests must be submitted under the Mississippi Public Records Act, codified at Mississippi Code § 25-61-1 through § 25-61-17. This law establishes that public records are open for inspection unless specifically exempted by law, and governmental bodies must respond to records requests within a reasonable time, typically 14 business days. Requesters may be charged reasonable fees for copying and research time. Certain law enforcement records may be exempt from disclosure if they relate to ongoing investigations or contain confidential informant information. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety also maintains statewide criminal history records accessible through authorized background check providers, though fingerprint-based checks require consent of the subject or statutory authority to request.

Birth certificates cost $15.00 for the first copy and $7.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time; death certificates cost $15.00 for the first copy and $7.00 for additional copies. Certified copies can be ordered online through VitalChek at msdh.ms.gov/vitalrecords, by mail, by fax, or in person. Processing time is typically 3-4 weeks for mail requests and 2-3 business days for expedited online orders with additional fees. Mississippi birth records are available from 1912 to present and death records from 1912 to present, though some earlier records exist. Only eligible persons can order certified copies: the registrant if 18 or older, parents listed on the certificate, legal guardians, legal representatives, or persons with a direct and tangible interest as defined by Mississippi law. Valid government-issued photo identification is required. Marriage licenses for Tie Plant residents are issued by the Grenada County Chancery Clerk's Office at 59 Green Street, Grenada, MS 38901, phone (662) 226-1821. Couples must apply in person at the Chancery Clerk's office, and both parties must present valid government-issued photo identification. The marriage license fee in Mississippi is set by state law at $21.00. There is no waiting period in Mississippi, and the license is valid for 30 days from issuance. Mississippi does not require blood tests for marriage licenses. The Chancery Clerk maintains records of all marriage licenses issued in Grenada County, and certified copies can be obtained for $10.00 (non-certified) or $13.00 (certified). Divorce records are maintained as part of the court case files in the Grenada County Chancery Court, which has jurisdiction over all divorce proceedings. Certified copies of divorce decrees can be obtained from the Chancery Clerk's office for statutory fees. Historical marriage and divorce records are maintained by the county and may be available dating back to the 1870s when Grenada County was formed, though older records may require special research assistance.

Businesses should contact the Grenada County Board of Supervisors at 59 Green Street, Grenada, MS 38901, phone (662) 226-1821, for information on any required permits, land use approvals, or building permits. The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office oversees business entity registrations for the entire state including Tie Plant. Corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and other formal business entities must register with the Secretary of State's Business Services Division, P.O. Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205, phone (601) 359-1633. The Secretary of State maintains a free online business entity search at www.sos.ms.gov where anyone can search for registered businesses by entity name, filing number, or registered agent name. The database shows the entity type, status (active, dissolved, withdrawn), registration date, registered agent name and address, principal office address, and names of officers or managers if disclosed. New business entities can be formed online through the Secretary of State's website, with filing fees of $50 for LLCs and $50 for corporations. Annual reports are required to maintain good standing. Fictitious business name filings ("doing business as" or DBA registrations) in Mississippi must be filed with the Chancery Clerk in the county where the business operates. For Tie Plant businesses, this means filing with the Grenada County Chancery Clerk's Office at 59 Green Street, Grenada, MS 38901, phone (662) 226-1821. The filing fee for a trade name certificate is established by state law. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements, which create security interests in personal property and business assets, are filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State's office and can be searched online through the UCC search portal at www.sos.ms.gov. Business property tax assessments for commercial real estate and business personal property in Tie Plant are handled by the Grenada County Tax Assessor's Office at 59 Green Street, phone (662) 226-1821, and can be researched using the same property search methods as residential properties.

Tie Plant voters are served by the Grenada County Circuit Clerk's Office, which administers elections for the county. The Circuit Clerk's office is located at 59 Green Street, Grenada, MS 38901, phone (662) 226-1821. This office handles voter registration, maintains voter rolls, processes absentee ballot applications, and administers elections in Tie Plant and throughout Grenada County. Mississippi residents can register to vote online through the Secretary of State's website at www.sos.ms.gov/elections, or by submitting a paper voter registration application to the Circuit Clerk's office. The voter registration deadline in Mississippi is 30 days before any election. Voters must provide a Mississippi driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering. Mississippi requires voters to present an approved form of photo identification at the polls, including Mississippi driver's licenses, U.S. passports, government employee ID cards, student IDs from Mississippi colleges, tribal photo IDs, or free Mississippi Voter Identification cards available from Circuit Clerk offices.

As an unincorporated community, Tie Plant does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Tie Plant residents participate in Grenada County elections for County Supervisors (five districts), Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, Chancery Clerk, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Coroner, and other county offices. County elections in Mississippi are held in November of odd-numbered years, with the next county elections scheduled for November 2027. Tie Plant voters also participate in state elections for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, and Mississippi State Legislature (Senate and House of Representatives). These statewide offices are elected in November of odd-numbered years preceding presidential election years, with the next gubernatorial election in November 2027. Mississippi does not have a U.S. Senate race in 2026; both U.S. Senate seats for Mississippi (currently held by Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith) will next be up in 2024 and 2026 depending on the seat, with the regular cycle following federal election schedules.

Tie Plant voters can find their assigned polling place by using the polling place lookup tool on the Mississippi Secretary of State's website at www.sos.ms.gov, by contacting the Grenada County Circuit Clerk's office, or by checking their voter registration card which lists the assigned precinct and polling location. In the November 2024 presidential election, Grenada County reported voter turnout of approximately 55-60% of registered voters, with county residents casting approximately 6,500 to 7,000 ballots, consistent with turnout patterns in rural Mississippi counties. Presidential and federal elections in Mississippi are held in even-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

For the November 3, 2026 general election, Tie Plant and Grenada County voters will decide races for the U.S. House of Representatives (Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District, which includes Grenada County), along with potential special elections or ballot measures that may be called. Mississippi does not have gubernatorial or other statewide offices on the ballot in 2026, as those are elected in odd-numbered years. Voters should verify specific races and ballot measures with the Circuit Clerk's office as the election approaches. Mississippi offers absentee voting for voters who meet specific criteria under Mississippi Code § 23-15-713, including voters who will be away from their county on election day, voters with temporary or permanent physical disabilities, persons 65 years or older, voters required to work on election day during all hours polls are open, parents with children requiring care during polling hours, and election workers assigned outside their home precinct. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted to the Circuit Clerk's office, and completed ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on the Saturday before the election or postmarked by election day and received within five business days. Mississippi does not offer no-excuse absentee voting or universal mail-in voting.

Election records that are public in Mississippi include voter registration lists (available for purchase by candidates and political organizations under Mississippi Code § 23-15-47), campaign finance reports filed with the Secretary of State's office and searchable online, candidate qualifying information showing who has filed to run for office, and official election results by precinct published after each election. The Mississippi Secretary of State's website provides election results, candidate information, and campaign finance data at www.sos.ms.gov. Grenada County precinct-level results are compiled by the Circuit Clerk and reported to the Secretary of State, and are available to the public after certification of election results.