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Two arrested for local vehicle thefts
Two suspects wanted by the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department for vehicle thefts were recently apprehended. Detectives began investigating the case on April 4 when ...
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Poplarville School Board recognizes staff for dedication
The Poplarville School District Superintendent recognized several administrators for their hard work at Monday’s School Board meeting. Finance Director Samantha Sandifer received an award by ...
by Julia Arenstam, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 7:00 am
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Deceased identified in Friday’s accident on Highway 43
A Picayune woman was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident on Highway 43 South Friday evening. Leisha Deneane Whitfield, 56, died of blunt ...
by Julia Arenstam, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 7:00 am
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PRCC struggles with $1.5 million budget cut
The Mississippi Legislature’s reduction of funding for Pearl River Community College and other schools of higher education across the state could lead to tuition increases ...
by Julia Arenstam, Saturday, April 15, 2017 7:00 am
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Crosby Arboretum prepares to showcase native flowers and zen environment
With the arrival of an early spring, the Crosby Arboretum staff moved up one of its educational events up to give visitors the chance to ...
by Julia Arenstam, Saturday, April 15, 2017 7:00 am
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Carriere man’s DUI sends several to hospital
A Carriere man was arrested by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department for the third time in two months in relation to driving under the influence. ...
by Julia Arenstam, Friday, April 14, 2017 7:00 am
Columns
Multiple DUI convictions don’t stop drunk driving
Earlier this week, a local man appeared at his court hearing in Hancock County for a DUI charge. But this was no ordinary court appearance. ...
by Julia Arenstam, Friday, April 14, 2017 7:00 am
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New trooper school approved by governor
Tuesday, Governor Phil Bryant met the constituents’ demands for a new Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper School. According to a Department of Public Safety press release, ...
by Julia Arenstam, Friday, April 14, 2017 7:00 am
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Pearl River County ahead of the effort against public smoking
Pearl River County’s municipalities outlawed smoking inside businesses and government buildings a number of years ago, but there are still many cities where smoking in ...
by Julia Arenstam, Thursday, April 13, 2017 7:00 am
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Picayune Police conducts Operation Special Delivery
A joint undercover operation between the Picayune Police Department and several state and federal agencies resulted in the arrest of a Picayune resident. On April ...
by Julia Arenstam, Thursday, April 13, 2017 7:00 am
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