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Board approves TIF bond by narrow margin, public hearing scheduled

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors narrowly approved a resolution regarding a Tax Increment Financing plan for new development in Poplarville. After District I ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:00 am

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New Aldermen forming budget

The Poplarville Board of Aldermen set out to cut almost $100,000 from the general fund budget for fiscal year 2018 during the first budget workshop ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 7:00 am

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SMPDD plans to continue work on economic development council

Monday, the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors became hopeful that efforts to establish an economic development council were not done in vain. Southern Mississippi ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 7:00 am

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MHP gets medicine to stop opioid overdose in its tracks

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health and the Department of Public Safety are working together to provide state troopers with doses of Naloxone, sold under ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 7:00 am

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State orders closure of McNeill Steephollow Road bridge

Just weeks after Pearl River County Engineer Les Dungan warned the Board of Supervisors that bridge closures could occur, the state sent a letter mandating ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 7:00 am

Lifestyles

Ms. Mississippi Senior America: Lifelong Picayune resident wins long-awaited state title

With beauty and grace, Picayune native Donna Perkins finally achieved her dream of becoming the Ms. Mississippi Senior America. Perkins has competed in pageants since ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Saturday, August 5, 2017 7:00 am

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Sheriff’s Department seeks donations for volunteer equipment

The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is organizing a fundraiser to replenish equipment used by the Special Response Team. Chief Deputy Shane Tucker said the ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Saturday, August 5, 2017 7:00 am

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Poplarville’s ordinance book confounds city employees

The Poplarville Board of Aldermen had a unique task put before them last month; revamping the city’s ordinance books that often befuddle the Poplarville Police ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Saturday, August 5, 2017 7:00 am

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City of Poplarville to hold public hearing on new development

Poplarville and Pearl River County leaders are considering a potential joint agreement to develop a six-acre lot located along Highway 11. According to a Tax ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Friday, August 4, 2017 7:00 am

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Poplarville High School parking lot receives a colorful makeover

Senior students at Poplarville High School were granted a unique privilege this year, the ability to customize their school parking spots. After years of trying, ... Read more

by Julia Arenstam, Friday, August 4, 2017 7:00 am

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