Veterans Affairs HomeDepartmentsVeterans Affairs The County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO) advises local veterans and their dependents of their rights and entitlement under the various federal and state Laws, counsel them, and actively assists them by filling out necessary forms, directing these forms to the proper area and obtaining papers and documents in support of VA claims. The work of the County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO) is generated through inquires concerning veterans’ benefits. It is also generated through action of the service officer in seeking out those who need and may be entitled to assistance with VA issues. In Mississippi, the County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO) is an employee hired by the Board of Supervisors; However, to maintain the position the CVSO must attend the County Veteran Service Officer annual training and certification testing as mandated by Mississippi Law through the Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board. To find more information about the Mississippi Veterans Homes, benefits that Mississippi Veterans are entitled to, Click Here to visit the Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board. We provide free counsel on the VA benefits and claims processes to ensure you receive maximum VA compensation and benefits. We’re here to personally assist you by preparing, reviewing, submitting and follow-up through the VA disability/pension claim process. http://www.va.gov PURVIS BRANCH – MAIN OFFICE Jay Statham, Veteran’s Affairs VFW Post 3955, 12 Veterans Drive Purvis, Mississippi 39475 Phone: 601-794-4218 va@lamarcountyms.gov Open Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm OAK GROVE SENIOR CITIZENS AND VETERAN’S CENTER Suzanne Oddo, Veteran’s Affairs Assistant 5874 West 4th Street (between King and Cole Road) Hattiesburg, Mississippi (MS) 39402 Phone:601-336-5019 soddo@lamarcountyms.gov Open Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 2:00pm SUMRALL BRANCH: Robert Robertson, Veteran’s Affairs Assistant Lamar County Complex, 19 Center Lane Sumrall, Mississippi 39482 Phone: 601-758-0015 rrobertson@lamarcountyms.gov Open every Monday, 9:00pm – 2:00pm HOME GOVERNMENT Departments Buildings & Grounds Chancery Clerk Circuit Clerk Coroner E-9-1-1 Addressing E-9-1-1 Dispatch Emergency Management Fire Services Health & Human Services Human Resources Information Technology Justice Court Parks & Recreation / Multipurpose Center Planning Road Department Sanitation Tax Assessor / Collector Veterans Affairs Youth Court Board of Supervisors Phone Directory COMMUNITY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION’S BOS AGENDAS Board Agenda November 18, 2021 (65 kB) Board Agenda November 1, 2021 (94 kB) Board Agenda October 21, 2021 (119 kB) Board Agenda October 4, 2021 (156 kB) See All Documents LOCALE INFO Local Time 4:05 PM MAPS Online GIS Map Board of Supervisor District Map Land Use Zoning Map (Planning) Justice Court Judges & Constables Map Voting Precincts Location Map Sanitation Transportation Map How to Report a Mapping Problem Affecting GPS Devices, Apps, and Maps MS House Districts for Lamar County Director / Vet. Service Officer - Jay Statham (601) 336-5019 Veterans Health Guide ABOUT LAMAR COUNTY Lamar county is located in south Mississippi and has 497.06 square miles of land area and 3.38 square miles of water area. As of 2010, the total Lamar county population is 55,658, which has grown 42.46% since 2000. more... LAMAR COUNTY MS 403 Main Street P.O. Box 1240 Purvis, MS 39475 Phone: (601) 794-8504 Fax: (601) 794-1049 Email: info@lamarcountyms.gov © 2021 Lamar County Mississippi By agreeing to use our site, you are agreeing to our cookie policy.. Cookie settingsACCEPT