News
MDOT makes plans for upcoming projects
The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday that it will begin reconstructing part of Highway 43 North in the coming months. The project will ...
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Staff Writer
News
Poplarville community seeks to further online presence
Pearl River Community College and the Poplarville Area Chamber of Commerce held their first Lunch and Learn program of 2017 on Thursday to discuss the ...
by Julia Arenstam, Friday, February 10, 2017 7:00 am
Editorial
Driving bills are on the legislative table
Motorists may want to keep an eye on two bills being considered by the Senate. Both bills, MS House Bill 511 and MS House Bill ...
by Julia Arenstam, Friday, February 10, 2017 7:00 am
News
Aldermen appoint municipal election commissioners
During Tuesday’s lengthy Poplarville Board of Aldermen meeting, the Board appointed the 2017 municipal election commissioners. After some discussion, the Board reappointed Gwen Jordan, who ...
by Julia Arenstam, Friday, February 10, 2017 7:00 am
Columns
Using technology to stimulate population growth
With today’s rapidly changing online world, it’s hard to imagine a time without it, especially for me, a person from the so-called “millennial generation.” Yesterday ...
by Julia Arenstam, Friday, February 10, 2017 7:00 am
News
Picayune Police Department double-times drug busts
Two undercover narcotics operations conducted on Feb. 1 led to four drug-related arrests by the Picayune Police Department. At about 10 a.m. that day, undercover ...
by Julia Arenstam, Thursday, February 9, 2017 7:00 am
News
Aldermen request AG opinion about home school
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Poplarville Board of Aldermen made a decision about an ongoing matter concerning the operation of a home school in a residential ...
by Julia Arenstam, Thursday, February 9, 2017 7:00 am
Lifestyles
Romance in Rio: Krewe of the Pearl holds third annual Mardi Gras ball
Romance was abundant during Saturday’s third annual Krewe of the Pearl Mardi Gras ball in Picayune. The community gathered to celebrate and honor the 2017 ...
by Julia Arenstam, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 7:00 am
News
County prepares for spring projects
During Monday’s Pearl River County Board of Supervisor’s meeting, the Board approved payments for completed projects and awarded another year of contracts. The Board voted ...
by Julia Arenstam, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 7:00 am
Business
Living the simple life at Davis’ Trading Post
“This is not a high end antique store, but it’s not a thrift store either,” Tanya Morgan, owner of Davis’ Trading Post in Poplarville, ...
by Julia Arenstam, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 7:00 am
SportsPlus
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