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Aldermen vow to take “action” against police officer
The Poplarville Board of Aldermen decided to take action against a Poplarville Police Officer who allegedly acted on his own accord when he shut down ...
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Homes for Hope visits Rotary Club of Picayune
With many children in need of foster homes in Mississippi, a private children’s home is stepping in to provide children in need with the care ...
by Julia Arenstam, Thursday, September 14, 2017 7:00 am
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Poplarville Board of Aldermen hold special meeting to discuss CAP loan
The Poplarville Board of Aldermen approved a motion Tuesday night to adopt the 2017-2018 budget. The $3.2 million in total expenditures were approved, keeping the ...
by Julia Arenstam, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 7:00 am
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Poplarville School Board approves new program to combat teacher shortage
The Poplarville School Board approved an agreement with William Cary University and Pearl River Community College Monday that could fill vacancies throughout the District. Superintendent ...
by Julia Arenstam, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 7:00 am
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Poplarville School Board tackles routine matters
The Poplarville School Board handled a series of routine matters during a short meeting Monday night. Board President Tommy Strahan was absent. The Board approved ...
by Julia Arenstam, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 7:00 am
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Coast Electric, Mississippi Power sending help
As tropical depression Irma continues to move through northern Alabama and Tennessee, South Mississippi is sending emergency personnel to the already affected regions. Nearly 100 ...
by Julia Arenstam, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 7:00 am
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Remembering 9/11 through the eyes of a Picayune veteran
The attacks on September 11, 2001 shattered the world’s perception of America as being an impenetrable force. The U.S. was flooded with emotions; everyone old ...
by Julia Arenstam, Saturday, September 9, 2017 7:00 am
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County updates promotional videos
Videos promoting Pearl River County were recently updated by a New York communications firm, at no cost to the county. County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin said ...
by Julia Arenstam, Saturday, September 9, 2017 7:00 am
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Supervisors, election commissioners look to consolidate voting precincts
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors and election commissioners met Tuesday to discuss consolidation of the county’s 32 polling precincts. After several meetings with ...
by Julia Arenstam, Friday, September 8, 2017 7:00 am
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PRCC Lunch and Learn presents courthouse annexes
Pearl River County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin presented several renderings of the county’s proposed $13 million annex project to attendees of the Pearl River Community College ...