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County works to update employee rules

The Board of Supervisors are working to update the county’s personnel rulebook because the last comprehensive update was in 2003. New federal laws have been ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Thursday, November 21, 2019 7:00 am

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Aldermen change agenda norms

Poplarville’s Board of Aldermen recently made the decision to no longer list the names of those applying for positions with the city on future agendas. ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Thursday, November 21, 2019 7:00 am

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Board discusses Lower Pearl River maintnence

The Board of Supervisors entered an agreement with Dungan Engineering to prepare a plan for a Lower Pearl River maintenance project and a and cost ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 7:00 am

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Aldermen updated on road repairs

The Board of Alderman heard an update on the progress of drainage roadwork on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive as part of the 2019 road ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 7:00 am

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State releases kindergarten readiness assessment results

Statewide, only 36.6 percent of kindergartners have the skills they need to succeed in school, according to the fall 2019 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment. All three ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 7:00 am

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Hunt still on for director of Economic Development Council

The Board of Supervisors heard an update on the Economic Development Council from Council President Darren Champagne at their meeting Monday. Champagne said the Council ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 7:00 am

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New faces in office share their plans

November’s general election saw the majority of local officials reclaim their seats. However, four new faces were elected to office. The Item spoke with those ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Saturday, November 16, 2019 7:00 am

Lifestyles

Girl Scouts join tradition to honor veterans

Girl Scouts from Troop 3478 placed new flags on the graves of veterans on Nov. 9 in honor of Veterans Day. The local troop was ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Saturday, November 16, 2019 7:00 am

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Chamber of Commerce presents awards to volunteer, club, business, citizen

Women were honored in every individual category at the 71st annual Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet Thursday night. Civic Club of the ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Saturday, November 16, 2019 7:00 am

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Mississippi Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Lumberton School District consolidation

The Mississippi Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case concerning the consolidation of the Lumberton School District. The court will issue a decision ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Friday, November 15, 2019 7:00 am

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