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Smith Holds Slim Lead in Poplarville GOP Mayoral Primary; Five Republicans Advance in Alderman Race
Incumbent Poplarville Mayor Louise Smith holds a narrow lead over challenger David Glenn Boline in the Republican primary, ...
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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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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 ...
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Picayune Man Killed in Collision on I-59 in Pearl River County
A fatal crash on Interstate 59 claimed the life of a Picayune man Wednesday, Dec. 18, according to ...
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Poplarville Hornets Make History with First 4A State Championship Win
By Cadence Owen Special to the Democrat Road to the Championship: In a nerve-wracking game between ...
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Poplarville Board of Aldermen Approves TA Truck Stop Development
The Poplarville Board of Aldermen has approved an application to develop a Travel America (TA) truck stop at ...
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Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office Reports Numerous DUI-Related Arrests
Throughout September, the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office (PRCSO) has reported multiple arrests involving drivers suspected of impaired ...
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Poplarville Attorneys Memorialized by Mississippi Bar at Annual Service
The Mississippi Bar held its 96th Annual Memorial Service on Tuesday, October 8, to honor the state’s attorneys ...
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City of Poplarville to Replace Water Meters with Advanced Electronic Models
The City of Poplarville has announced a project to replace its outdated water meters with advanced electronic models. ...
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Poplarville High School Ranked No. 1 in Mississippi in Latest Accountability Scores
The Mississippi Department of Education has released its latest accountability grades, with Poplarville High School ranked as the ...
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Poplarville Election for Board of Alderman Seat Yields Unofficial Winner
By Robyn Woods On Thursday, September 12, 2024, Poplarville held a vital election to fill a vacant Board ...
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Poplarville Post Office Relocation Set for Completion in 2025
The new location for the Poplarville Post Office will be at 935 S Main Street, with construction expected ...
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Pearl River County Man Sentenced for 2022 Dollar General Robbery
A man involved in the 2022 armed robbery of a Dollar General store has been sentenced following his ...
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Poplarville Planning Commission Holds Meeting on Proposed Rezoning
The Poplarville Planning Commission met on August 29, 2024, to discuss a request from the current landowner to ...
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Former Poplarville Alderman Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge
Kevin Leroy Tillman, a former alderman of Poplarville, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one count of the sale ...
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Two Arrested in Poplarville on Drug Charges After Three-Month Investigation
A three-month investigation by the Poplarville Police Department resulted in the arrest of two individuals on Aug. 23, ...