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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 don’t like something, change it. If you ... Read more

by Alexandra Hedrick, Friday, May 30, 2014 7:00 am

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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 place for these two markers. Read more

by Alexandra Hedrick, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 7:00 am

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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 taken to the Capitol Rotunda to lie ... Read more

by Alexandra Hedrick, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 7:00 am

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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 Craft, received a phone call a few ... Read more

by Alexandra Hedrick, Saturday, May 24, 2014 7:00 am

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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 the road from May 19 to June ... Read more

by Alexandra Hedrick, Saturday, May 24, 2014 7:00 am

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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 heated Wednesday morning at the Board of ... Read more

by Alexandra Hedrick, Friday, May 23, 2014 7:00 am

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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 Pearl River County Board of Supervisors meeting. Read more

by Alexandra Hedrick, Thursday, May 22, 2014 7:00 am

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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 and south gates. Read more

by Alexandra Hedrick, Thursday, May 22, 2014 7:00 am

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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 Wednesday after it suffered a breech on ... Read more

by Alexandra Hedrick, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 4:35 pm

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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

by Alexandra Hedrick, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 7:01 am

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