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Columns

Participate in city planning

Earlier this week the Poplarville Board of Aldermen concluded a three-part workshop to gather information on how to address the short-term needs of the city ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, May 11, 2018 7:00 am

News

Board of Aldermen seek public comment on short term plan

On Tuesday night, the Poplarville Board of Aldermen held the final meeting in a series of three strategic planning workshops. Mayor Rossie Creel said the ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, May 10, 2018 7:00 am

News

Four arrested after reports of weapons being brandished

Four suspects were arrested for various offenses after it was reported that firearms were being displayed by occupants of a yellow Camaro at other vehicles ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, May 10, 2018 7:00 am

Columns

Practicing fire safety is important at all times

Fire is one of the oldest tools in history. Fire can be used to generate heat on a cold day, cook food that would otherwise ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 7:00 am

News

Head Start programs are beneficial to rural communities

Head Start programs provide educational and professional care services to children from low-income families. According to a report by the Center for American Progress, in ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 7:00 am

News

Poplarville Board of Aldermen candidates for May 22 election

On May 22 a special election will be held in Poplarville to elect a new member to the Board of Aldermen. Two candidates, David Glenn ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 7:00 am

Education

PRC prepares for appreciation week

Several teachers were honored for their work during the 2017-2018 school year during the Pearl River County District School Board of Trustees meeting on Monday. ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:00 am

News

Poplarville Elementary teacher wins McAlister’s teacher appreciation award

On Monday, Poplarville Upper Elementary teacher Rebekah Mayfield was thrown a surprise party by her coworkers and a team from McAlister’s Deli after winning McAlister’s ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:00 am

News

Dockside blood drive to be held May 5

Today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. a community blood drive will be held at Dockside Seafood and Specialties restaurant. Dockside Co-Owner Angelle Carbone said ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, May 5, 2018 7:00 am

News

Suspect sought in Walmart robberies

On Wednesday afternoon two Walmart stores were robbed – one in Waveland and one in Picayune. Picayune Police Department Assistant Chief Jeremy Magri said on ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, May 4, 2018 7:00 am

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