About Us
About the Mississippi Riverlands Council
Formed in 2026 by merger of the Andrew Jackson Council and the Choctaw Area Council, the Mississippi Riverlands Council operates the headquarters for the professional and volunteer staff that serves thousands of youth members throughout Central, East and Southwest Mississippi.
In addition to providing program planning, development, and record keeping, the Council operates two premier facilities: the 1,300 acre Hood Scout Reservation, located in Copiah County, and 430 acre Camp Binachi, in Lauderdale County. Both facilities host our many outdoor programs.
STAFF DIRECTORY (Click for Email)
Ken Kercheval / Scout Executive/CEO / 601-527-7464
Abbey “Tad” Magruder / Administrative Assistant
Deidre Dilly / Administrative Assistant
Candace McRae / Registrar & Meridian Scout Shop Manager
Rachael Daleo / Membership and Unit Growth Specialist, Chunky River District
Kimberly Paul / Membership and Unit Growth Specialist, Mississippi River Districts
Traci Osborn / Membership and Unit Growth Specialist, Pearl River District
-Open Position- / Membership and Unit Growth Specialist, Reservoir District
-Open Position- / Membership and Unit Growth Specialist, Bogue Chitto River District
Grayson Erwin / Hood Scout Reservation Ranger
Sean Brown / Camp Binachi Ranger
- Districts
Packs and Troops in the Council are organized into Districts based on geographic areas. Effective March 2026, the Districts are:
- Bogue Chitto
- Mississippi River
- Pearl River
- Reservoir
- Chucky River
The following chart illustrates the composition of the newly reorganized Districts:
Mississippi Riverlands Council
JACKSON SERVICE CENTER
2506 Lakeland Drive
Suite 320
Flowood, MS 39232
Phone: 601-948-6111
Office Hours
Mon – Fri / 9:00am – 4:30pm
To reach Ken Kercheval after hours, please call 601-527-7464
MERIDIAN SERVICE CENTER
2102 8th Street
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: 601-693-6757
Office Hours
Mon – Fri / 8:30am – 5:00pm
Scout Shop
Mon – Thurs noon – 4:30 pm
