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Keep performance arts in schools

Performance arts have slowly dwindled over the past few decades. In the early 1900s, being accepted into a theatrical group was one of the highest ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, March 16, 2018 7:00 am

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High speed chase across multiple jurisdictions

Tuesday afternoon, a report of a stolen vehicle resulted in a high-speed chase that involved six law enforcement agencies. The pursuit began in Picayune, went ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, March 10, 2018 7:00 am

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AEDs are life saving, but could be more common locally

Recently, officials have expressed concern over the limited number of Automated External Defibrillator devices accessible to firefighters and law enforcement officers across Pearl River County. ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, March 10, 2018 7:00 am

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Board of Aldermen discuss lighting, utility contract

Mississippi Power Company lighting upgrade proposals were revisited at Tuesday’s Board of Alderman meeting. Five separate lighting proposals were laid out and voted on individually. ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, March 8, 2018 7:00 am

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Board of Aldermen discuss parking

Poplarville’s Board of Alderman acknowledged academic achievements by the Poplarville Municipal Separate School District and Pearl River Community College during Tuesday’s meeting. As stated during ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 7:00 am

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Pets under threat of heartworms, have them tested, treated

Every year countless dogs, cats and other animals are infected with heartworms. Heartworms infect an animal’s heart, blood vessels, lungs, kidneys and liver. If left ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, March 6, 2018 7:00 am

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Another threat made by PRC student does not end in arrest

Only two weeks after two arrests were made in regards to threats made at local schools, the Pearl River County School District received a report ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, March 3, 2018 7:00 am

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Helping around the garden is good for kids

As a child, everyone in my family had a garden. Whether I was shelling peas for my grandmother, picking apples with my great grandfather, or ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, March 2, 2018 7:00 am

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Heritage Christian Academy students plant garden

On Thursday, Heritage Christian Academy in Picayune held its first school-wide gardening event. Students from every grade participated in the project, which was organized by ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, March 2, 2018 7:00 am

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Bill proposes to allow trained teachers to carry firearms

After being passed by the House, several amendments were made to House Bill 1083. It is now in the hands of the Senate. If passed, ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, March 1, 2018 7:00 am

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