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Search begins for new economic development director

The search is on for a new economic development director for Pearl River County. The previous director announced he was leaving the position last week. ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Monday, March 22, 2021 3:20 pm

Health & Fitness

Mississippi reports COVID-19 variants

Mississippi reported its first case of the South African COVID-19 variant on Friday. The case was reported in Harrison County and the variant strain, B.1.351, ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Monday, March 22, 2021 2:20 pm

Galleries

Photo gallery: Construction on Pearl River Central multipurpose building ongoing

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by Cathy Cook, Saturday, March 20, 2021 7:00 am

News

Community steps up to help man with high water bill due to suspected mischief

Within three hours of the situation being announced, the Poplarville community raised over $1,000 to help an older resident pay for an exorbitant water bill ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Friday, March 19, 2021 5:11 pm

Lifestyles

Teens fundraise for teenager injured in accident

Teenagers have stepped up to show their support for 16-year-old Conner Beech after he was involved in a serious car accident. Multiple fundraisers and blood ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Friday, March 19, 2021 4:56 pm

News

Economic impact study might move lake project forward after 20 years

Pearl River County’s governing body has been discussing building a publicly owned recreational lake for 20 years. A new economic impact study may finally move ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Friday, March 19, 2021 2:44 pm

News

Board of Aldermen hear about park construction, church fire update

Work to construct the stage and bathrooms in Poplarville’s City Square Park is behind schedule due to wet and cold weather. The construction is supposed ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Thursday, March 18, 2021 4:48 pm

News

Tornado watch issued for south Mississippi counties, including Pearl River

A tornado watch was issued for Pearl River County by the National Weather Service Wednesday afternoon. The tornado watch is set to last until 9 ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 4:19 pm

News

Supervisors still discussing county lake

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors is hopeful a proposal for a publicly owned recreational lake in the county will move forward. Pearl River ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 3:51 pm

News

Hot fire test set for Thursday at Stennis will put SLS engines through the paces

Pearl River County residents may hear rocket engines rumbling Thursday afternoon. Four rocket engines will be tested at Stennis Space Center Thursday as part of ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 10:47 am

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