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An unconventional parade in times of need

Ever since I decided to pursue a career in journalism, I have met many talented people who direct films, paint pictures, became astronauts and authored ... Read more

by Cassandra Favre, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 7:00 am

Lifestyles

Supporting the heart: Picayune Main receives national honor

On June 16, The Mississippi Main Street Association announced that Picayune Main Street was once again designated as an accredited National Main Street Program. This ... Read more

by Cassandra Favre, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 7:00 am

News

Poplarville school board holds budget hearing

Tuesday, the Poplarville School District held a public hearing to discuss the district’s annual operating budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. The ... Read more

by Cassandra Favre, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 7:00 am

News

Local author published for second time in compilation book

Last year, the words of Poplarville author Mary Beth Magee were read by millions of “Chicken Soup for the Soul” fans. Her first story, “Thanks ... Read more

by Cassandra Favre, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 7:00 am

News

Fallen Heroes: Non-profit to benefit children sets up a home base in Picayune

The spouses and children of military personnel and first responders are always aware of the fact that their loved one may not come home after ... Read more

by Cassandra Favre, Saturday, June 25, 2016 7:00 am

Lifestyles

Wish Granted: Make-A-Wish fulfills local child’s dream

“A dream is a wish your heart makes.” –– from Disney’s Cinderella. Next week, 11-year-old Daeseania Mackel will celebrate her 12th birthday in the “happiest ... Read more

by Cassandra Favre, Saturday, June 25, 2016 7:00 am

News

Poplarville City Cemetery has rich history

The word “cemetery” often has the power to conjure ghostly imagery and cause fearful goose bumps to pop up on one’s arms. However, they are ... Read more

by Cassandra Favre, Friday, June 24, 2016 7:00 am

Columns

Cemeteries can provide glimpses into our history

Yesterday I walked through City Cemetery in Poplarville to take pictures for my corresponding story. Even through it was broad daylight, I was still a ... Read more

by Cassandra Favre, Friday, June 24, 2016 7:00 am

News

Results of USM’s hotel feasibility study address city’s capacity for hotel construction

Tuesday, the Poplarville Board of Aldermen discussed the results of a hotel feasibility study performed by representatives from the University of Southern Mississippi’s Trent Lott ... Read more

by Cassandra Favre, Thursday, June 23, 2016 7:00 am

News

Aldermen hear about preserving buildings

Tuesday, the Poplarville Board of Aldermen heard a presentation from Mississippi Department of Archives and History Architectural Historian William Gatlin regarding historic preservation. The purpose ... Read more

by Cassandra Favre, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:42 am

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