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Collisions close Hwy. 43 N, cause power outages
No one was injured in a car accident that downed three power poles Monday morning. At approximately 5:30 a.m. a vehicle traveling south on Highway ...
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Poll workers will take precautions
Despite the pandemic’s extra risks and work it requires of poll workers, only a few Pearl River County poll workers have decided not to work ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, September 19, 2020 7:00 am
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Local power companies sending help to areas affected by Sally
Coast Electric and Mississippi Power sent crews to Alabama on Thursday to help with recovery efforts as part of the damage caused by Hurricane Sally. ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, September 19, 2020 7:00 am
Art & Entertainment
Country trio Chapel Hart gains recognition for songwriting and new music video
Country music trio Chapel Hart writes music inspired by their life experiences, which include growing up together in Poplarville. Their newest music video “Jesus & ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, September 19, 2020 7:00 am
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PRC School District receives safety grant
The Pearl River County School District was awarded a $500,000 school safety grant, which will be used to add security cameras, add a new door ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, September 19, 2020 7:00 am
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General Election to determine flag, medical marijuana and statewide elections
The upcoming General Election has three major measures on the ballot that will affect the entire state of Mississippi, including a change to the way ...
by Cathy Cook, Friday, September 18, 2020 7:00 am
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Absentee voting can begin next week
In-person absentee voting for the General Election can begin Monday and will be available through the end of October. The Pearl River County Circuit Clerk’s ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, September 17, 2020 7:00 am
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Poplarville students can eat free after USDA program extended
The Poplarville summer food service program has been extended, so all students in the district are able to receive free meals for the time being. ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, September 17, 2020 7:00 am
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15 years since Katrina, emergency operations still adding new tech
Emergency management has changed dramatically in the 15 years since Hurricane Katrina, including more robust communication and infrastructure improvements. Technology Improved technology is one of ...
by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 7:00 am
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Poplarville School Board of Trustees swears in new member
The Poplarville School Board of Trustees swore in a new member and approved an update to the district’s face mask policy at their regular meeting ...
by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 7:00 am
SportsPlus
How to Watch New Orleans vs. South Alabama Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – November 19
Two sliding squads meet when the New Orleans Privateers (0-3) host the South Alabama Jaguars (1-3) on Tuesday,…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Southland Games Today, November 19
The Southland hoops slate on Tuesday is not one to miss. The contests include the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: AAC Games Today, November 19
Tuesday’s AAC college basketball schedule includes top teams in play. Among those contests is the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs…
Tulane vs. Bethune-Cookman Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 19
Tuesday’s game features the Tulane Green Wave (3-1) and the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (1-3) clashing at Avron B. Fogelman…
How to Watch the NBA Today, November 19
There are six contests on today’s NBA schedule, among them the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Boston Celtics. Coverage…