Julia Arenstam, Author at Picayune Item

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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 ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Thursday, September 14, 2017 7:00 am

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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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Friday, September 8, 2017 7:00 am

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