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Poplarville’s new superintendent aims to keep current accountability rating, prepare students for life

Poplarville’s new Superintendent Jonathan Will, has decades of education experience that will serve him well has he works to push the school district forward. This ... Read more

by David Thornton Jr., Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:07 pm

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Aldermen say Poplarville will opt in to medical marijuana distribution, manufacture after public hearing

On Tuesday afternoon the Poplarville City Board of Aldermen held a special call meeting to hold a public hearing to gather input regarding the medical ... Read more

by David Thornton Jr., Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:04 pm

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Two juveniles charged as adults in armed robbery of vape store in Poplarville

Three juveniles were arrested by the Poplarville Police Department this week for their alleged part in an armed robbery that occurred at a local business. ... Read more

by David Thornton Jr., Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:00 pm

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New location for Poplarville PD nearly ready for operation

The Poplarville Police Department is nearing the full transition to its new station. With the approval of the Poplarville Board of Aldermen the city purchased ... Read more

by David Thornton Jr., Thursday, December 29, 2022 8:53 pm

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Matt Barnett returns to law enforcement as Poplarville’s Interim Police Chief

Matt Barnett began his law enforcement career in 1990 and stuck around for 30 years.   Barnett began at Lamar County on their part-time roster ... Read more

by David Thornton Jr., Thursday, December 29, 2022 5:51 pm

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Sparkle the 2023 New Year safety with these friendly reminders

With the New Year celebration approaching, let’s review rules and safety tips for having a successful big bang in 2023.   First, according to the ... Read more

by David Thornton Jr., Wednesday, December 28, 2022 6:17 pm

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Crosby Library Event

On Tuesday, January 31st, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Join the Crosby Memorial Library for their Youth Knowledge Cafe. A special guest, Mr. Harold Vicknair, ... Read more

by David Thornton Jr., Wednesday, December 28, 2022 3:40 pm

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Man found dead due to exposure of weekend weather

According to a report by the Pearl River County Emergency Management Department a 57-year-old transient man was found dead on Monday morning in Poplarville MS. ... Read more

by David Thornton Jr., Tuesday, December 27, 2022 2:45 pm

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Alderman addressed speeding vehicles on Jacob’s Road

During Tuesdays Regular City Board of Alderman meeting, the Board addressed an ongoing speeding issue on Jacob Road in Poplarville, MS.   A concerned citizen ... Read more

by David Thornton Jr., Wednesday, December 21, 2022 8:03 pm

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Police Chief Collier set to retire in 2023

On Tuesday the Poplarville Mayor and Board of Alderman called for a special meeting to accept the resignation and retirement of Police Chief Daniel Collier. ... Read more

by David Thornton Jr., Tuesday, December 20, 2022 3:54 pm

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