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Poplarville Board of Aldermen moving forward with City Square Park

Correction: this story has been corrected to provide accurate funding details, such as grant amounts and dates awarded, as well as the use of said ... Read more

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

Columns

Don’t be afraid to homeschool

Homeschooling has always been stigmatized by the general public. People hear the word “homeschool” and automatically imagine awkward, naïve children and teens who have been ... Read more

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

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Aldermen introduce new city attorney, Manya Bryan

The Board of Aldermen introduced its new city attorney during Tuesday’s meeting and discussed upcoming event requests and funding for necessary drainage projects. On April ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, May 3, 2018 7:00 am

News

Pearl River County SPCA vying for $50,000 donation

Throughout the month of May, Pearl River County SPCA will be participating in the nationwide Michelson Found Animals 2018 Saving Pets Challenge. SPCA volunteer Sonja ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, May 3, 2018 7:00 am

News

Relay’s 80s bash a hit, raises thousands

Saturday night more than 100 people attended Relay for Life’s 80s-themed prom night, held at Sun Roamer’s RV Park. The event was a chance for ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 7:00 am

Columns

Home cooked meals are cheaper and tastier

Taking the time and effort to cook at home can be fun, rewarding and cost-efficient. Last night I fired up my oven, pulled out half ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 7:00 am

News

Aldermen approve change order

Poplarville’s Board of Aldermen discussed installation of Main Street crosswalks during Tuesday’s meeting. Mayor Rossie Creel said he would like to see two crosswalks installed ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 7:00 am

News

Teacher pay in county above state average

While Mississippi currently ranks in the bottom five states for teacher pay, teachers working in local school districts still make more than the state average. ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 7:00 am

News

Low turnout from Pearl River County voters in special election

An election was held Thursday afternoon to elect a new member to the Lamar County School Board of Trustees. Lamar County Deputy Clerk Lacey Hill ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, April 28, 2018 7:00 am

Lifestyles

Students catch fish and earn trophies at the 2018 Kiwanis Fishing Rodeo

While Thursday started out dark and rainy, the storm clouds cleared just in time for the Kiwanis’ annual Fishing Rodeo. Nearly 60 special needs students ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, April 28, 2018 7:00 am

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