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Be cautious before bringing home new plants

There are countless options when choosing an indoor or outdoor plant. When I’m deciding what flower to add to my back porch, I ask myself, ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 7:00 am

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Aldermen hear two requests to hold events

After the routine business was handled, Poplarville’s Board of Aldermen approved a proclamation to designate the week of October 1 through October 7 as World ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 7:00 am

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Runoff election to elect Democratic candidate for Senate

A runoff election will be held June 26, to determine which candidate will represent the Democratic party for the Mississippi Senate seat in the November ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 7:00 am

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Century Plant ready to bloom in Carriere

Don Palmer, a Carriere resident, has a century plant in his front yard that is nearly ready to bloom. According to an article by the ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 7:00 am

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Bereavement support group in Picayune

Forrest General Hospice provides a monthly bereavement support group for community members dealing with the death of a loved one. According to an article by ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, June 16, 2018 7:00 am

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Breeding season brings gators to residential areas

It is currently the breeding season for alligators in Southern Mississippi, which means the large reptiles may be seen more often in urban environments as ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, June 15, 2018 7:00 am

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Start reading early with kids

When I was a kid, I was surrounded by books. When I went to Tennessee to visit my grandparents, my grandmother would stay up late ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, June 15, 2018 7:00 am

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Frog hunting season in full-swing

While deer hunting season is still several months away, June falls in the middle of another popular hunting period – frog hunting season. Picayune resident ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, June 14, 2018 7:00 am

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Economic development plan presented

Wednesday afternoon, Chuck Branch of NextSite presented a plan to bring in new business opportunities to help grow Picayune’s economy. The presentation was held at ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, June 14, 2018 7:00 am

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Consider the options before buying a house

Purchasing a house is a very big step – especially for someone who has never owned property before. While buying a house may seem like ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 7:00 am

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