Bolivar County Council on Aging, Inc.

09/01/2026

BOLIVAR COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING, INC. (BCCOA)
ACCEPTING OF BIDS

Beginning Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Bolivar County Council on Aging, Inc. (BCCOA) will be accepting “BIDS” for fleet insurance and commercial liability for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027. The requested coverage needed for insurance is below:

Fleet Insurance:
General Liability: $1,000,000
Automobile Liability: $1,000,000
Sexual Abuse Misconduct: $500,000

The deadline for all bids is Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The agency reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Interested individuals may contact the Executive Director LaShonda McKinney at 662-846-6161 for further information.

BCCOA assures that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination or retaliation under any program or activity undertaken by the agency on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

08/17/2026

It's National Nonprofit Day! BCCOA strives daily to ensure the communities we serve have access to the places they need to go and opportunities to enhance their lives!

08/12/2026

MPTA 24th Annual Leadership
Commissioner Willie Simmons
Jackson, Ms

We do not own rights to music in background.

08/12/2026

MPTA 24th Annual Leadership
Commissioner Willie Simmons
Jackson, Ms

07/28/2026

Here at BCCOA we believe that every trip matters—and this past week, that belief was demonstrated.

We would like to recognize one of our exceptional transportation drivers, Voaina Miller (Vicksburg)whose quick thinking, professionalism, and compassion during a medical emergency made a life-changing difference. Because of his immediate decision to seek help, a medical professional shared that his actions HELPED SAVE A PASSENGER’S LIFE!

👏 Now that's the BCCOA difference!

We are incredibly proud when hospitals, clinics, and other medical professionals take the time to call and recognize our team members for their outstanding customer service, professionalism, and genuine compassion. This remind us that what we do goes far beyond transportation.

At BCCOA, it's more than a job—it's a MINISTRY of service. Every passenger is treated with dignity, every trip is important, and every day brings another opportunity to make a positive impact in someone's life.

Today, we celebrate not only this remarkable driver but every member of the BCCOA Team all our drivers, dispatchers, mechanic and administrative team. Your dedication, teamwork, kindness, and commitment help improve lives across the communities we serve each and every day.

💙 THANK YOU for answering the call to serve.
💙 THANK YOU for putting our passengers first.
💙 THANK YOU for making a difference—one trip, one smile, and one life at a time.

Please join us in congratulating our outstanding driver and applauding the entire BCCOA team for their continued commitment to providing safe, reliable, compassionate, and passenger-focused transportation services!


Mississippi Public Transit Association
Mississippi Department of Transportation
Delta Rides Regional Coordinated Group

07/24/2026

Congratulations Director Bailey a well deserving elevation! We will continue to move Mississippi!

Hats off to Roderick Bailey, who has just been named MDOT's new Director of Public Transit! 👏

With more than 17 years of experience at MDOT, Roderick was promoted after previously serving as the deputy director of the Public Transit Division. The move comes after Shirley Wilson retired as Public Transit Director in June.

“Roderick’s years of experience in public transit are a valuable asset to this agency,” said Brad White, MDOT Executive Director. “His leadership will continue our commitment to provide safe, reliable public transportation for all Mississippi communities with an emphasis on the needs of the riders.”

📰 READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4gVtNZ0

07/17/2026

BCCOA had a great day accepting applications, we had 30+ applicants to stop by, interviews were conducted on site more to come on Monday. In addition a potential partnership is underway for all public transit providers. Thank you to our team members who participated in transit day both in the Delta and Central regions of Mississippi! Information was shared with our senior community on oral healthcare and ways to improve their quality of life! Delta Dental Insurance CompanyDelta Rides Regional Coordinated GroupMississippi Public Transit AssociationBCCOA Healthy Destination Access

07/15/2026

DJ Transit partnering for a healthier Mississippi!

Healthcare leadership and regional transportation providers unite for an important Focus Group Meeting in Laurel, Ms. on July 14, 2026.

Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program Initiative provides an excellent opportunity for regional partnerships that strengthen rural healthcare by increasing access to healthcare and transit services.

Committed Professionals United! Moving Forward Together!

07/15/2026

Hey girlie pop, who you ghost is none of our concern. Unless it’s your gums! That’s a major 🚩.

They notice every time you skip flossing. Putting your gums in the friend zone can lead to irritation, bleeding and long-term problems.

So give your attention to your gums this summer. ☀️