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School districts may be testing too much, report states

A new study by Mississippi First found that some school districts in Mississippi may be over-testing students. Each state has its own requirements for student ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 7:00 am

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Poplarville mayor clarifies reason for closed session, Aldermen discuss repairs, maintenance

Several important financial and repair discussions were had during Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, including steps that need to be taken for phase II of ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, April 6, 2018 7:00 am

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April is sexual assault awareness month

Nationwide, the month of April is dedicated to raising awareness for victims of sexual assault and other sexually violent crimes. Sexual assault is widespread in ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, April 6, 2018 7:00 am

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Parent of one of the men involved in Poplarville fight addresses Aldermen

After confirming the minutes for March 20, the Poplarville Board of Aldermen went into an hour-long closed session at the beginning of Tuesday’s meeting. Afterwards, ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, April 5, 2018 7:00 am

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Summer camp applications available soon

During the month of June, the Picayune Police Department will hold its 16th annual children’s summer camp. Capt. Theresa Milar said children who attend will ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 7:00 am

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Grants, scholarships defray cost of college

House Bill 405 would have provided approximately $1 million in funds to pay tuition for students at local community or junior colleges enrolled in technical ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 7:00 am

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Team CHAOS wins Regionals

Earlier this month, Pearl River County’s Team CHAOS (1423) competed in two regional FIRST Robotics competitions, one in Orlando, Fla., and one in New Orleans, ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, March 31, 2018 7:00 am

Columns

Children must be taught how to avoid getting lice

When I was in elementary school, I didn’t have the concept of personal boundaries quite down pat. As a result, after lots of hugs and ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, March 30, 2018 7:00 am

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Lice prevention

Ask any parent and an infestation of lice is probably on their top ten list of greatest fears. While head lice are not known to ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, March 30, 2018 7:00 am

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Highland working toward Baby-Friendly designation

Highland Community Hospital is currently working towards receiving designation as an official Baby-Friendly Hospital. To that end, Highland hosted two free workshops Wednesday to train ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, March 29, 2018 7:00 am

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