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Funds raised to benefit Haiti orphanage
New Palestine Baptist Church in Picayune successfully raised enough money to purchase an industrial mixer for an orphanage in Haiti. During a meeting held last ...
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Mississippi Power’s Picayune office to close
Mississippi Power’s Picayune office will close on October 8. Mississippi Power Spokesperson Jeff Shepard said that an announcement was made in June concerning the company ...
by Mrudvi Bakshi, Thursday, August 9, 2018 7:00 am
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Supervisors sign annex bond
Contracts to start the construction of the county courthouse annex were signed by the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors during Monday’s meeting. County Administrator ...
by Mrudvi Bakshi, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 7:00 am
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Carriere VFD warns citizens about scam
The Carriere Fire Department wants to alert the community about a potential scam that has been allegedly going on over the past few days. Andrew ...
by Mrudvi Bakshi, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 7:00 am
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Buses hit the roads, drive careful
Monday marked the beginning of the new school year for many children in Pearl River County, meaning school buses and inexperience teenage drivers are now ...
by Mrudvi Bakshi, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 7:00 am
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Services available to veterans locally
On Friday, Solace Hospice along with Pearl River County Veterans Affairs Representative Cindy Smith hosted a workshop at the National Guard Armory in Poplarville to ...
by Mrudvi Bakshi, Saturday, August 4, 2018 7:00 am
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Teachers prepare for the first day of school
In preparation for the first day of school on Monday, teachers across Pearl River County are working to ensure every child’s first day will be ...
by Mrudvi Bakshi, Saturday, August 4, 2018 7:00 am
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Poplarville farmers market a success
This year’s Poplarville Farmers Market experienced a growth in the number of vendors compared to last year. Each season, the county seat’s farmers market brings ...
by Mrudvi Bakshi, Friday, August 3, 2018 7:00 am
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Teachers learn new methods
Teachers within the Pearl River County School District are currently engaging in a series of professional development workshops before the start of the upcoming school ...
by Mrudvi Bakshi, Friday, August 3, 2018 7:00 am
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Animal Adoption Society seeks foster parents
The non-profit animal rescue group Animal Adoption Society Inc., is currently seeking people to provide temporary care for four mix-breed dogs that need fostering. AAS ...