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Supervisors extend extra pay for county employees who report to work
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors met Monday to extend the state of emergency declared on March 16 due to COVID-19 for another 30 ...
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Library system moves child services online
Because the doors to the physical library are closed, the Pearl River County Library system is expanding its online presence to help families access story ...
by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 7:00 am
Lifestyles
Backpack Buddies still providing food
Even with the pandemic, Backpack Buddies of Poplarville is ensuring Poplarville children are fed over the weekends and during spring break. Backpack Buddies of Poplarville ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, April 11, 2020 7:00 am
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Keeping a healthy mind amid pandemic
With the need to stay physically separated, and people worried about their jobs and health, the COVID-19 pandemic can be a source of stress and ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, April 11, 2020 7:00 am
News
Mental commitments hit snag during COVID-19
People in Pearl River County who have been civilly committed for mental health issues or for alcohol or drug addiction are facing longer waits to ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, April 11, 2020 7:00 am
News
Easter Egg Hunt variant in Picayune set
A social distancing Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday to help families safely celebrate the Easter holiday. The Goodyear Baptist Church will place 10 ...
by Cathy Cook, Friday, April 10, 2020 7:00 am
News
Grand jury report outlines issues at county facilities
A grand jury report released in March offers recommendations for issues in the County’s Criminal Justice Center, and raises concerns about security cameras and personnel. ...
by Cathy Cook, Friday, April 10, 2020 7:00 am
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Visitation suspended and cleaning increased to keep COVID-19 out of local jails
Local law enforcement departments are taking steps to keep COVID-19 out of their jails, such as suspending visitation. Visitors have not been allowed at the ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, April 9, 2020 7:00 am
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Aldermen determine Poplarville cannot offer hazard pay
The Poplarville Board of Aldermen decided that the city cannot afford to offer city employees who are stilling reporting for work hazard pay during the ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, April 9, 2020 7:00 am
News
Aldermen discuss E-911 consolidation cost
Despite a few technical difficulties that required adjusting a speaker setup, the majority of public officials at Poplarville’s Board of Aldermen were able to call ...
by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 7:00 am
SportsPlus
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