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Pearl River County Hospital and Nursing Home issuing vaccines, when available
The waitlist for a COVID-19 vaccine at the Pearl River County Hospital is 700 people long and growing, but the number of vaccinations going into ...
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Lifestyles
Fostering a passion for agriculture
During the County Junior Livestock Show held Jan. 9, cows ready to walk the ring were guided by the children who have been caring for ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, January 16, 2021 7:00 am
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Free school uniforms still available
Free school uniforms and jackets in various sizes are still available from First Step Learning Lab. There are school uniforms ranging in children’s size from ...
by Cathy Cook, Friday, January 15, 2021 7:00 am
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Rocket engines may cause a rumble Saturday
Pearl River County locals will probably hear a rumbling Saturday when four rocket engines are tested at Stennis Space Center. The Core Stage Green Run ...
by Cathy Cook, Friday, January 15, 2021 7:00 am
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Remembering Charles Ray Perry
After his recent passing, former Pearl River County Supervisor Charles Ray Perry is being remembered fondly for his dedication to public service and willingness to ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, January 14, 2021 7:00 am
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School Board swears in newest member
A new member was sworn into the Poplarville School Board of Trustees Monday night during the regular Board meeting. Heather Holliday was sworn in after ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, January 14, 2021 7:00 am
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Ribbon cut on central dispatch center in Picayune
The new centralized E911 dispatch for Pearl River County, Picayune and Poplarville has had a few small issues to work out since operations started Thursday, ...
by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 7:00 am
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Pearl River County residents being protected from COVID
Every day 30 people receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Highland Community Hospital. There are 10 doses of vaccine per vial, and 30 people is a ...
by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 7:00 am
Education
Pearl River Central Elementary principal named to advisory council
The Pearl River Central Elementary principal is one of 29 educators named to the inaugural State Superintendent of Education’s Principal Advisory Council. Dr. Lori Burkett ...
by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 7:00 am
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Rail line in Picayune gets annual maintenance
Picayune railroad crossings on Goodyear Boulevard and Canal Street were closed Monday so crews with Norfolk Southern could complete maintenance on the tracks. The work ...