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Pearl River County storm shelters on standby
The forecast for Hurricane Delta’s path and timing are still uncertain, but the storm may hit Pearl River County after dark on Friday. During Tuesday ...
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Supervisors discuss future of tax sale
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors discussed whether or not to hold the county tax sale online again next year during Monday’s meeting. This ...
by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:00 am
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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day cancelled
The Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day set for this Saturday was cancelled on Monday and is expected to be rescheduled in November. A new date ...
by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:00 am
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Funding breast cancer treatment through fundraisers
Local organizations will once again hold fundraisers to support breast cancer patients and provide breast cancer screenings, but this year those events will be virtual ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, October 3, 2020 7:00 am
Lifestyles
Local pit bull rescue continues to grow
A Picayune based pit bull rescue organization has tripled in size over the last year, despite the fundraising challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Local ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, October 3, 2020 7:00 am
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Aldermen make last paving payment
The Poplarville Board of Aldermen approved the final payment for asphalt in the 2019 Road and Bridge Bond program. Warren and Warren Asphalt and Paving ...
by Cathy Cook, Friday, October 2, 2020 7:00 am
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Local author compiling anthology to benefit food pantry
An anthology of true stories about Southern women will raise money for Poplarville food pantry Brother’s Keeper Ministries. The anthology editors are still collecting true ...
by Cathy Cook, Friday, October 2, 2020 7:00 am
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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day set for next week
Pearl River County residents will be able to safely dispose of household hazardous waste such as all purpose cleaners, pesticides and cellphone batteries during the ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, October 1, 2020 7:00 am
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Fall reading program will be virtual
The Pearl River County Library system has had to move its reading programs online due to the pandemic, but the library system is introducing new ...
by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 7:00 am
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Suicide rate in county has almost doubled so far this year compared to 2019
The number of suicide deaths in Pearl River County almost doubled from 2019 to 2020. Resources for those experiencing suicidal thoughts are available locally. In ...
by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 7:00 am
SportsPlus
Lakers vs. Pelicans Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – November 16
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The Liberty Flames and the Florida Atlantic Owls take the court in one of five games on the…
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Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Tickets Available – Friday, Nov. 29
The Memphis Grizzlies (7-6) are home in Southwest Division play against the New Orleans Pelicans (4-9) on Friday,…
How to Watch the Lakers vs. Pelicans Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for November 16
The Los Angeles Lakers (8-4) will attempt to extend a four-game winning streak when they visit the New…