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Proper prescription disposal essential

Improper disposal of prescription medications can have a disastrous impact on the local environment and community. Many common medications have ingredients that are maintained and ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, April 21, 2018 7:00 am

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Help the community by volunteering

Taking the time to volunteer within Pearl River County is beneficial for people of all ages. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service’s ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, April 20, 2018 7:00 am

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Volunteer for a good cause

This month, thousands of people across the United States will recognize national volunteer month. With the weather at a perfect spring temperature, and the school ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, April 20, 2018 7:00 am

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Aldermen issue apology, suspend officer

Poplarville’s Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to issue a public apology to Rodney Taylor in regard to his complaint about recent police misconduct, and to ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, April 19, 2018 7:00 am

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Two step down from Board of Aldermen

When Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting began, the Board went into executive session in order to exit the April 10, meeting’s executive session because some ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, April 18, 2018 7:00 am

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Take advantage of local options to stay healthy

According to data from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, in 2014 Pearl River County’s life expectancy was 74.9 years – more than four ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, April 17, 2018 7:00 am

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PRCC to end masonry program

After 45 years, the block, brick and stone masonry program at Pearl River Community College will shutter. PRCC President Dr. Adam Breerwood said the decision ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, April 14, 2018 7:00 am

Columns

Work hard towards pursuing your dreams

When I was growing up, I had two goals – to become a writer and to live in Japan. Determined to reach those goals, when ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, April 13, 2018 7:00 am

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Shale Support hires more employees with expansion

Shale Support, a local proppant producer, recently announced installation of a new dryer at the Picayune processing plant, which will not only more than double ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, April 13, 2018 7:00 am

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Crosby Arboretum holds annual Strawberry and Cream festival

Crosby Arboretum held its annual Strawberries and Cream Festival Sunday to celebrate the history of the local tourist attraction, which used to be a Depression-era ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 7:00 am

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