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Five Picayune men arrested in alleged drug-trafficking ring

Two years of investigation resulted in the arrest of five Picayune men after being indicted on conspiracy charges. Patrick “Puppy” Johns, 44; Paul “Soulja P” ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Friday, June 16, 2017 7:00 am

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Arboretum affected by state budget cuts

Due to state budget cuts to public universities, Picayune’s Crosby Arboretum will experience some changes in the next fiscal year. The Arboretum became part of ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Thursday, June 15, 2017 7:00 am

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Poplarville School District reviews end of year health reports

Poplarville School District nurses presented end of the year health reports to the School Board during Monday’s meeting. Funded in part by grants through the ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7:00 am

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Library attendees learn about native frogs and toads

  Many people living in South Mississippi are familiar with the sounds of amphibious creatures singing to one another after the sun goes down. But ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7:00 am

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Poplarville School Board handles routine matters

Monday night to discuss minor changes to the school district that will be finalized over the summer break. Assistant Superintendent Konya Miller filled in for ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 7:00 am

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Poplarville firefighters respond to structure fire during Jubilee

Just as the Blueberry Jubilee began, members of the Poplarville Fire Department were seen leaving Main Street in haste to respond to a structure fire. ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 7:00 am

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Pearl River County rent is too high for low-income households

Living comfortably in a Pearl River County rental is “out of reach” for many households according to a report from the National Low Income Housing ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Saturday, June 10, 2017 7:00 am

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Picayune Police seize heroin, Ecstasy and Lortab

Officers with the Picayune Police Department focused their efforts on removing narcotics from the city during two recent incidents involving three suspects. Officers responded to ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Saturday, June 10, 2017 7:00 am

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County voting machines, paper ballots used in small elections due to cost

In March, the Poplarville Board of Aldermen decided not to rent voting machines and scanners from a private company for the primary and general elections. ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Friday, June 9, 2017 7:00 am

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Qualifying candidates for District 108 election

Three candidates qualified with the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office before the deadline on Monday to run for the open Mississippi House of Representatives District ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Friday, June 9, 2017 7:00 am

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