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Two Mississippi Men Ordered to Pay Over $15,000 for Deer Poaching Violations in Ohio
Two Poplarville men have been ordered to pay more than $15,000 in restitution and fines after pleading guilty ...
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Local Law Enforcement and Firefighters Deliver Care Packages to Nursing Home Residents
Officers from the Poplarville and Picayune Police Departments, Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, and the Poplarville Fire Department ...
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Poplarville Primary Results Finalized, General Election Set for June
The City of Poplarville has certified the final results of the 2025 Republican Municipal Primary Election, with several ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...