News
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. ...
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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, ...
by Cathy Cook, Monday, March 22, 2021 2:20 pm
Galleries
Photo gallery: Construction on Pearl River Central multipurpose building ongoing
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...