Sherman’s leadership is headed by our Mayor, who provides strategic direction and oversees the town’s day-to-day governance. Supporting the mayor is a committed Board of Aldermen—five elected officials who work collaboratively to represent the voices of our citizens and help shape policies that move Sherman forward. Together, this team ensures our town remains strong, connected, and focused on progress.
Mayor
Mike Swords
Alderman
Randy Bolen
Alderman
Adam Jolly
Alderman
Christie McDonald
Alderman
Keith Rogers
Alderman
Martha Swindle
Sherman town clerk
Amanda Hodge
About sherman, ms
Incorporated by the Mississippi Legislature in 1888, Sherman Mississippi – more apporiately known as the “Heart of the Tri-Counties” – is a unique town of just over 4 square miles that straddles Ponotoc, Union and Lee counties in Northeastern Mississippi.
History
Sherman was settled in 1886. The early settlers were John Witt, A. F. Witt, I. John Johnson, J. I. Wade, W. A. Witt and family, R. P. Kelly (who built the first residence after the town was located) W. D. Banks, Taylor Sirratt, Bill Thomason, and J. A. Livingston.
The first church was Baptist and organized in 1888 with twelve members. The minister was J. D. Austin, and the members were W. A. Witt and wife, John W. Witt, Miss Beulah and Ara Witt, Rose Witt, Mrs. Sarah Pitts, and daughter, Mrs. Jane Martin, Mrs. J. W. Johnson, and D. C. Johnson.
The first school was located where Captain Shand’s residence now, 1939, stands. The teachers were George Potter and Mrs. Nannie Cypert.
The Mississippi Normal Institute was located in 1889. J. N. Davis was the founder and it was organized by John Witt, A. F. Witt S. W. Banks, S. E. McCarly, J. A. Livingston, Press Kelly, and J. I. Wade. The teachers were D. W. Davis, J. Y. Tucker, D. C. Langston, and Miss Ella Davis.
Some outstanding citizens were Joe Price, who later became state auditor, George Austin, John Witt, Charlie Baker, Miss Jetty Wade, a teacher, Miss Frankie King, Miss Nannie King, Claude Hall, superintendent of a school in Texas, Mrs. N. L. Thompson, Dick Davis, W. T. Brown, cashier of Bank of Sherman, S. L. McNeil, Dr. W. B. Phillips, J. Y. Wright, Sam Hall, W. S. Banks, W. R. Bruce, W. A. Gillespie, Calvin Tucker, J. Witt, and Dick Davis who was consul to France and is now in Greece.
Sherman Storm Shelters:
- Town Hall – 26 W. Lamar St, Sherman (2 SHELTERS)
- Beasley Apartments – 161 6th Ave, Sherman
- SAC – 600 Highway 178, Sherman
- Line Street – 1041 Cr. 292, Sherman
- Sherman Grove MB Church – 213 First Ave, Sherman
- Sherman Apostolic Tabernacle – 95 State St, Sherman
- North Sherman Estates – N Sherman Dr, Sherman
- Cravin Catfish – 101 Cemetery Ln, Sherman