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Poplarville mayor speaks out against violence in Va.
Just before the Poplarville Board of Aldermen meeting started Tuesday night, Mayor Rossie Creel read a statement concerning the events in Charlottesville Virginia, condemning the ...
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Board of Supervisors move quickly to keep bridges open
Ten Pearl River County bridges have been approved for replacement or renovation in an effort to prevent their closure by state-contracted inspectors. The Pearl River ...
by Julia Arenstam, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 7:00 am
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Poplarville School District to offer dual enrollment
The Poplarville School Board of Trustees held a quick monthly meeting Monday night to start the school year, approving several routine matters. The Board approved ...
by Julia Arenstam, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 7:00 am
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Pearl River County accounts for most of 15th District Attorney cases
During the Pearl River County Board of Supervisor’s first budget workshop for the 2018 fiscal year, the Board set out to reduce the requested funding ...
by Julia Arenstam, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 7:00 am
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Plans to merge Poplarville’s police and fire in one location on hold
The Poplarville Police Department is preparing to stay in its current location along Highway 26. Previously discussed plans to sell the department’s current building and ...
by Julia Arenstam, Saturday, August 12, 2017 7:00 am
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Out of towners arrested after early morning pursuit
Picayune Police officers arrested two people from out-of-town earlier this week after they attempted to flee from officers. At 7:50 a.m. Monday, officers were dispatched ...
by Julia Arenstam, Saturday, August 12, 2017 7:00 am
Lifestyles
Kindness Rocks: A little bit of happiness brings smiles to Picayune community
Picayune residents may have noticed small gems popping up throughout town. The painted rocks bear inspirational messages and have been quietly placed in the ...
by Julia Arenstam, Saturday, August 12, 2017 7:00 am
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Poplarville to receive more tax funding
The Poplarville Board of Aldermen received some unexpected news Wednesday afternoon as they sat down to work on the 2018 budget. City Clerk Jane O’Neal ...
by Julia Arenstam, Friday, August 11, 2017 7:00 am
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Solar eclipse seminar to be held at Crosby Memorial Library
The Friends of the Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library are helping to prepare Pearl River County residents for the total eclipse more than a week ...
by Julia Arenstam, Friday, August 11, 2017 7:00 am
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Picayune Police make four drug arrests in 24 hours
The Picayune Police Department arrested four suspects within 24 hours for drug-related offenses. On Aug. 8, at approximately 6 p.m., narcotics detectives with the Picayune ...
by Julia Arenstam, Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:00 am
SportsPlus
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