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Students gearing up for robotics competition

West Side Elementary School’s Robotics Team of 4th, 5th and 6th graders received a $500 grant from the Retired Education Personnel of Mississippi to support ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, February 24, 2018 7:00 am

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Culinary competition at Pearl River Central High School

Thursday afternoon Pearl River Central High School students put their culinary skills to the test in a competition. Four students participated in the event – ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, February 24, 2018 7:00 am

Columns

Pranks could hinder police investigations

As a child, making prank calls seemed like a fun thing to do on the weekend. My friends and I would gather around a hand-me-down ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, February 23, 2018 7:00 am

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Aldermen approve window beer sales at local bistro

Poplarville’s Board of Aldermen approved a request from a local business to sell beer from a drive through window after dealing with the installation of ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, February 22, 2018 7:00 am

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Aldermen discuss water meter, street lighting upgrades

The Poplarville Board of Alderman meeting Tuesday night began with a presentation about water meters by Master Meter Inc. representative Kurt Ash. Ash said meters ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 7:00 am

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Four injured in two vehicle accident that included garbage truck

Monday morning just after 10:40 an accident occurred along Highway 11 near the entrance of Apple South that involved a Ford F-150 and a large ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 7:00 am

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Security measures in place at local schools, more being considered

On Wednesday tragedy struck Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida when Nikolas Cruz pulled a fire alarm and opened fire on students as they ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, February 17, 2018 7:00 am

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Gifted students learn about ancestry

Earlier this month, 2nd and 3rd graders from the Westside Elementary School’s gifted class went on a field trip to the Hilda Hoffman Memorial Archives ... Read more

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

Columns

Check the weather before you travel

The weather here in the Deep South is known for being notoriously unpredictable. One day it might be cold and rainy, and the next it ... Read more

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

News

Bill could allow concealed carry in additional public places

A new bill recently passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives, could allow individuals who hold enhanced firearm carry licenses additional privileges in public places, ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Thursday, February 15, 2018 7:00 am

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