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Poplarville High School Celebrates Class of 2025 with Honors, Resilience, and Reflection
By Rebekah Mayfield The 2025 commencement ceremony at Poplarville High School was held on Thursday, May 22, at ...
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Supervisors Visit Pearl River County Hospital for National Hospital Week and Construction Update
Members of the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors visited Pearl River County Hospital last week to show ...
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Military Training Exercise Scheduled Near Poplarville
Residents in and around Poplarville may notice increased military activity in the coming weeks as the Marine Forces ...
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Poplarville South MSWIN Tower Now Operational, Closing Communication Gaps for First Responders
The Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission (WCC) and local leaders celebrated the completion of the Poplarville South MSWIN (Mississippi ...
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Poplarville to Honor Local Heroes During National Police Week
The City of Poplarville will join communities across the country in recognizing National Police Week beginning Monday, May ...
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Reeves Signs Landmark Legislation Eliminating Mississippi Income Tax
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed House Bill 1 — the “Build Up Mississippi Act” — into law on ...
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Poplarville Candidates Speak at Forum Ahead of City Elections
Candidates for Poplarville’s mayoral and Board of Aldermen races addressed voters Thursday evening at a “Meet the Candidates” ...
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Columbia Man Arrested in Undercover Drug Operation in Pearl River County
A Columbia man has been arrested and charged with trafficking a Schedule II controlled substance after allegedly selling ...
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Mississippi Tobacco-Free Coalitions Advocates for Tobacco-Free Initiatives Before PRC Board of Supervisors
Vinner Scott, Program Director for the Pearl River and Hancock Counties Mississippi Tobacco-Free Coalitions (MTFC), addressed the Pearl ...
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David Bolin announces bid for Poplarville mayor
David Glenn Bolin, a local business owner and former alderman, has announced his candidacy for mayor of Poplarville, ...
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Sheriff’s Office Arrests Kitchen Worker, Inmates for Contraband at County Jail
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested a contract kitchen employee and multiple inmates after an ...
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Poplarville Mayor Louise Smith Announces Re-Election Bid
Poplarville Mayor Louise Smith announced Monday that she will seek re-election in the upcoming primary election on April ...
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Law Enforcement Agencies Conduct Countywide Narcotics Roundup
In a coordinated effort to combat illegal drug activity, the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with ...
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Poplarville Woman Injured in Fatal Crash in Oregon
A Poplarville woman was injured in a three-vehicle crash that left one dead and another seriously hurt Friday ...
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Teddy Bear House Museum Receives Massive Donation of 45,000 Bears
The Teddy Bear House Museum has received a massive donation of more than 45,000 teddy bears and bear-themed ...
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Narcotics Investigators Execute Search Warrant, Arrest Two in Poplarville
Narcotics investigators executed a search warrant Friday, February 14, at a residence in Poplarville, leading to the arrest ...
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Poplarville Closes City Park Due to Storm Damage
City officials announced that City Park in Poplarville is temporarily closed due to downed trees blocking the walking ...
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Justice Department and Poplarville Reach Agreement to Improve Accessibility
Officials announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has agreed with the city of Poplarville to improve accessibility ...
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Picayune City Council Recognizes Community Leaders, Approves Baby Box Initiative
At its latest meeting, the Picayune City Council honored longtime youth sports mentor Geri Grubbs, recognized local pageant ...
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Poplarville Man Arrested for Aggravated Animal Cruelty After Cat Killed with Crossbow
A Poplarville man has been arrested and charged with felony aggravated animal cruelty following an investigation into the ...
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Pearl River County to Hold Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will host a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day on Saturday, March ...
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Two Arrested for Felony Child Abuse, Drug Possession in Pearl River County
Two Poplarville residents were arrested Wednesday following a search warrant executed by the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office ...
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FBI Honors Percy Foxworth with Ceremony in Poplarville
The FBI held a solemn ceremony Monday in Poplarville, placing flowers on the headstone of Assistant Director Percy ...
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Man Fatally Shot Outside Pearl River County Courthouse
A man identified as James Ray Saucier was shot and killed outside the Pearl River County Chancery Courthouse ...