Drew, Mississippi

About Drew

Drew is a small town in northwestern Mississippi, home to 1,678 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Drew is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,498 residents per square mile.

📰 Drew News Today

• Linnie B. Lacy Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Drew, MS - WMC Legacy | Obituary · Oct 7
• Obituary for Russie Daniel McIntyre Ray Funeral Home · Jul 6
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Drew, Mississippi - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 10
• Joe Michael Ward Obituary Jul 18, 2026 Cleveland Funeral Home · Jul 18
• Drew shooting suspect caught and booked - more information on the recent homicide The Delta News · May 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Mississippi headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Drew Unique

• The only place in America named Drew — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Drew

• Stafford's Market & Deli

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏫 Schools in Drew

• A W JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• DREW HUNTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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