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Poplarville fire insurance rating improves

The city of Poplarville’s fire insurance rating improved, which will lower insurance premiums for the city’s residents. All fire departments, whether municipal or volunteer, are ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 7:00 am

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Eagle Scout project will benefit Manna Ministries

A local Boy Scout’s Eagle Scout project will benefit nonprofit Manna Ministries Inc. Picayune Memorial High School senior Brandon Russo, a member of Troop 351, ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Saturday, December 28, 2019 7:00 am

Obituaries

Harold Fred Mixon

Visitation and Memorial Services for Harold Fred Mixon, age 60, of Picayune, MS, who passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, will be held Saturday, January ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Saturday, December 28, 2019 7:00 am

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County hires economic developer

After a more than yearlong search, the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors hired an economic developer Thursday. Blaine LaFontaine will begin working as the ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Saturday, December 28, 2019 7:00 am

Lifestyles

Achieving together

A Picayune native and his wife set a record as the first married couple to both graduate with masters degrees in Communication Management. Shakima Knox-Wilson ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Saturday, December 28, 2019 7:00 am

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Supervisors continue to discuss hospital lease with Forrest Health

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors met Thursday to discuss entering into a lease with Forrest Health that would allow the healthcare company to ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Friday, December 27, 2019 7:00 am

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Citizen assists in capture of fleeing suspect

Pearl River County resident Terry Penton assisted a local Sheriff’s Deputy David Farmer in capturing a fleeing suspect on Christmas Eve. The incident began after ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Friday, December 27, 2019 7:00 am

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Christmas tree disposal and reuse

After Christmas, some live trees go on to be used for marsh restoration or are turned into mulch, but the trees left curbside in Picayune ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Thursday, December 26, 2019 7:00 am

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Locals skeptical tobacco age limit change will decrease use

The legal age to purchase tobacco in Mississippi will increase from 18 to 21 next summer due to changes in federal regulations. The federal spending ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Thursday, December 26, 2019 7:00 am

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Local clubs donate meals to the less fortunate for Christmas

Two local groups donated food baskets to families in need over the weekend to make sure people have a feast during the holidays. One of ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, December 25, 2019 7:00 am

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