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Poplarville has 2 fire trucks down
The city of Poplarville is dealing with ongoing fire truck maintenance issues that, according to the mayor, may be putting locals in peril. The Poplarville ...
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Aldermen discuss golf cart use on city streets
Poplarville’s Aldermen are considering allowing golf carts on city streets. The Board took a golf cart ordinance under advisement during their regular Board meeting Tuesday. ...
by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 10:53 am
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Unofficial results from Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen in Poplarville
The following are unofficial results from Poplarville’s Republican and Democratic primary elections. The races were for mayor and alderman. There are five seats on the ...
by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 8:36 pm
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Alderman Russell Miller pulls out of election on Election Day
Alderman Russell Miller withdrew his candidacy for reelection Tuesday, which leaves only five candidates for Poplarville’s Board of Aldermen. Miller will finish the rest of ...
by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 7:12 pm
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Looking at the road paving ahead
Pearl River County’s new four-year road plan proposes that 988 miles of county maintained road will be paved and additional staff will be hired in ...
by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 3:48 pm
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Pearl River County hires new economic development director
Pearl River County’s Board of Supervisors hired a new economic development director Monday morning. The Board approved hiring Lindsey Ward as the new Economic Development ...
by Cathy Cook, Monday, April 5, 2021 4:05 pm
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Pearl River County coroner will also temporarily serve as Hancock County coroner
Pearl River County Coroner Derek Turnage will now serve as interim coroner in Hancock County because Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk’s certification has been suspended. ...
by Cathy Cook, Monday, April 5, 2021 4:01 pm
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Mississippi Power Company warns customers of scams claiming power will be disconnected
Mississippi Power Company saw attempts to scam their customers nearly double in 2020 and are encouraging customers to stay educated about phone scams. In 2019, ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, April 1, 2021 1:54 pm
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Picayune utility worker retires after three decades on the job
During his 38 years of reading Picayune city meters, Bill West has witnessed the work transform from hot and sweaty walks to read individual meters, ...
by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 4:46 pm
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One person injured and one killed in fatal car crash Monday
One person was killed and another seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash early Monday morning. The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department responded to a crash ...