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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, ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Monday, January 11, 2021 4:55 pm

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SBA offering loans to offset Zeta effects

Hurricane Zeta disaster assistance from the Small Business Administration became available Jan. 4 and after only a few days over $100,000 in loan funds have ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Saturday, January 9, 2021 7:00 am

Lifestyles

Food pantries adapt and expand

There are many people with “servant’s hearts” in Pearl River County, which includes those who ensure people get the food they need via food pantries ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Saturday, January 9, 2021 7:00 am

News

Participants wanted for MLK parade

Residents in and around Picayune will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 18 with a car parade and speakers, free ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Saturday, January 9, 2021 7:00 am

News

Low cost neuter coupons to be available

The Pearl River County SPCA is starting the new year by helping local pet owners get their animals neutered. Spay coupons will not be offered ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Friday, January 8, 2021 7:00 am

News

County buildings make a quick change in cleaning services

Pearl River County’s Board of Supervisors ended a cleaning contract early and is looking for emergency quotes to clean four county buildings. The Board discussed ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Thursday, January 7, 2021 7:00 am

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More Poplarville water accounts adjusted after meter misreads

The Poplarville Board of Aldermen adjusted 35 additional water meter accounts due to meter misread errors, reducing residents’ accounts collectively by over $9,000. In December, ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Thursday, January 7, 2021 7:00 am

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