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Poplarville residents have a bit longer to pay water bills

Poplarville’s City Hall was closed for winter weather Tuesday, the same day water bills were due, so the city will waive late fees for bills ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Thursday, February 18, 2021 7:00 am

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Senator Angela Hill sponsors bill preventing transgender girls from competing in girls sports

Mississippi’s Senate passed a bill to ban transgender women and girls from participating in women’s athletics at public high schools and universities on Thursday. The ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 7:00 am

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Senate bill might give counties more money for bridges

The Mississippi Senate passed a bill that would redirect lottery funds from state to local roads. The bill still needs to pass the House. SB ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 7:00 am

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Winter weather related closures

All Pearl River County offices are closed until 8 a.m. Wednesday due to the winter weather. County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin said the county did not ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Monday, February 15, 2021 3:55 pm

News

Bill to name portion of highway after Lt. Boutte passes Senate

The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a bill this week to dedicate a stretch of highway to Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Michael Boutte. Boutte ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Saturday, February 13, 2021 7:00 am

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Anthony Hales shares his story about public service, growing up in Pearl River County

In 1985, three days before the qualifying deadline, Anthony Hales convinced himself he should not run for Poplarville’s Board of Aldermen. “My logic was, you’ve ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Saturday, February 13, 2021 7:00 am

Lifestyles

Pearl River County libraries shine

The Pearl River County Library System has been designated as one of 12 Star Libraries in the state of Mississippi. The Mississippi Library Commission recognized ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Saturday, February 13, 2021 7:00 am

News

Supervisors consider millage increase to help pay for road repairs

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors is considering a tax increase to pave roads in desperate need of maintenance. To keep up with annual ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Friday, February 12, 2021 7:00 am

News

Radio issues continue in north end of county for emergency responders

Three local emergency response agencies are dealing with significant radio communication issues that create safety concerns for law enforcement officers and firefighters. The Poplarville Police ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Friday, February 12, 2021 7:00 am

News

Carriere family promotes fire safety after their home burns down

One Carriere couple’s family fire drills kept their four children safe when their home burned down last week. On Tuesday, Feb. 2, Stephen Vargo only ... Read more

by Cathy Cook, Thursday, February 11, 2021 7:00 am

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