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