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New house means new beginnings for veteran
Thursday Retired Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Julie Barcheers was rewarded for her hard work and dedication to the country with the keys to ...
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County is filled with friendly residents
As I spend more time in Pearl River County I get to meet more people. It’s probably one of the true perks of being a ...
by Alexandra Hedrick, Saturday, May 10, 2014 7:00 am
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Career and Technology Center celebrates graduates
The students at the Picayune Career and Technology Center were treated by school staff to a cookout at Jack Reed Park for completing their two-year ...
by Alexandra Hedrick, Saturday, May 10, 2014 7:00 am
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McNeill Cemetery home to county history
Tucked away behind the First Baptist Church of McNeill is the McNeill Cemetery, two acres of land that holds the key to more than 100 ...
by Alexandra Hedrick, Friday, May 9, 2014 7:00 am
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Poplarville High School receives bronze medal
Poplarville High School was given a bronze medal and ranked as one of the nation’s highest performing schools by the U.S. News and World Report.
by Alexandra Hedrick, Friday, May 9, 2014 7:00 am
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PRC School Board speaks to local legislatures
At Monday night’s Pearl River County School District board meeting, Mississippi Sens. Angela Hill and Tony Smith addressed state educational funding.
by Alexandra Hedrick, Friday, May 9, 2014 7:00 am
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Welcome Center hosts Picayune Day
Continuing through Sunday, the Pearl River County Mississippi Welcome Center will be highlighting the talents of local residents.
by Alexandra Hedrick, Thursday, May 8, 2014 7:00 am
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Special election to be held Nov. 4
A special election to fill the vacant seat of District II Supervisor Joyce Culpepper will be held on November 4, said Circuit Clerk Vickie Hariel.
by Alexandra Hedrick, Thursday, May 8, 2014 7:00 am
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Free Hepatitis C testing in May
Throughout May, people born between 1945 and 1965 are eligible to receive free Hepatitis B and C testing at county health departments.
by Alexandra Hedrick, Thursday, May 8, 2014 7:00 am
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County’s FEMA loan forgiven
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors has officially been relieved of a $4.6 million Hurricane Katrina loan from FEMA, said Board President J. Patrick ...