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Maya Angelou remembered
On Wednesday the great poet Maya Angelou died. This is the woman who gave us quotes like, “If you ... Read more
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Markers need safe return
On the side of U.S. Highway 11 South rest two headstones, but this was not the original resting ... Read more
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Tomb of the Unknowns
On May 28, 1958, two unknown soldiers who died during World War II and the Korean War were ... Read more
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Remains of missing service member found 62 years after crash
After 62 years, the family of Claiborne Thigpen will receive some closure on his death. Thigpen’s nephew, Cecil ... Read more
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Click it or Ticket campaign underway
By Alexandra Hedrick Picayune Item The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department will be increasing their presence on ... Read more
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Supervisors discuss merits of proposed road
The discussion on continuing the project to build a road connecting Anchor Lake and West Union Road got ... Read more
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Courthouse plans cause problems at Supervisor meeting
The plans for renovating the Poplarville courthouse and constructing two courthouse annex buildings caused a stir at Wednesday's ... Read more
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Machinists strike ends at Stennis
Lockheed Martin machinists at Stennis Space Center returned to work Wednesday after going on strike picketing the north ... Read more
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Sewer levee breach in Poplarville
A levee at an old unused sewage pond at the wastewater treatment plant in south Poplarville was repaired ... Read more
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Oh all the places you’ll go, people you’ll meet
In the words of the wise Dr. Seuss, “Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to great places.” Read more