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Poplarville suffers infrastructure problems, lack of funds for repairs
The Poplarville Board of Aldermen voted to put off the approval of a drainage repair project Tuesday night due to an unexpected cost. Erosion problems ...
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Board of Supervisors discuss storm, development matters
As heavy rains continued to fall across Pearl River County, the Board of Supervisors gathered to discuss the effects of the storm, among other ...
by Julia Arenstam, Thursday, June 22, 2017 7:00 am
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Poplarville School District makes $20M budget proposal
The Poplarville School Board held a special meeting Monday night to review the District’s proposed $20.8 million budget for the 2018 fiscal year. Poplarville Assistant ...
by Julia Arenstam, Wednesday, June 21, 2017 7:00 am
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Homeschool recognized by Aldermen
Poplarville Mayor Brad Necaise presided over his last regularly scheduled Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday night as heavy rains fell on the area. Alderman Byron ...
by Julia Arenstam, Wednesday, June 21, 2017 7:00 am
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Rossie Creel to remain school resource officer while mayor
Poplarville’s mayor-elect Rossie Creel said he plans to keep his position as a School Resource Officer for the Poplarville School District while serving as mayor. ...
by Julia Arenstam, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 7:00 am
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Picayune On Stage presents “Savannah Sipping Society”
In their second dinner theater performance of the year, members of Picayune On Stage are presenting a comedic performance about the bonds of friendship among ...
by Julia Arenstam, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 7:00 am
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Poplarville Chamber of Commerce chooses new leadership
The Poplarville Chamber of Commerce elected new leadership last week, choosing former Alderman Glenn Bolin as president of the organization. Bolin said he was nominated ...
by Julia Arenstam, Saturday, June 17, 2017 7:00 am
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Three blood drives scheduled in Picayune next week
United Blood Services is offering a chance to win a dream vacation as an incentive to increase blood supplies this year. Each year, blood donations ...
by Julia Arenstam, Saturday, June 17, 2017 7:00 am
Columns
A relaxing Father’s Day
As I’ve faced failing air conditioning and battery problems with my car, I’ve been calling my father for advice a bit more than usual this ...
by Julia Arenstam, Friday, June 16, 2017 7:00 am
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PRCC loses funding, increases budget and tuition
Pearl River Community College is increasing its annual budget to $37.2 million, despite a $1.6 million decrease in state funding. The PRCC Board of Trustees ...
by Julia Arenstam, Friday, June 16, 2017 7:00 am
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