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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 ...

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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 ...