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It’s a rematch for Tubb, Mussiett in House District 87 special vote

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 589 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 02:43 AM

Although no candidates have officially qualified as of last week for the Nov. 3 special election to fill the vacant District 87 seat in the Mississippi House of Representatives, at least two of the three people that ran in that initial race have announced their candidacy via Facebook.

Lamar County opts for letters instead of meeting to discuss upcoming roadwork

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 386 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 02:37 AM

Residents in District 1 of Lamar County should be receiving a letter via mail this week regarding road work that will take place on Lincoln Road Extension in the stretch from Oak Grove Road to Lamar Boulevard.

Supervisors making outreach plans to target areas with low census response

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On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 02:33 AM

When comparing self-response rates from the last census in 2010 to numbers so far in this year's census, Lamar County officials noticed the current numbers – as of May 13 – lagging a little behind.

CRIME REPORT: Bond set for Purvis woman charged with murder

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On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 11:08 PM

A Purvis woman has had bond set at $250,000 after being charged with murder for fatally shooting a man and assaulting another with a pipe.

Lumberton leaders continue search for a new police chief

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On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 01:32 AM

The revolving door of the chief of the Lumberton Police Department continues to rotate as the Lumberton Board of Aldermen recently approved a new police chief by a 4-1 vote, only to have him reclassified as interim chief a week later.

Purvis officials waiting to hear from parents on possible senior parade

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On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 01:24 AM

Officials in Purvis are kicking around the idea of a senior class parade for graduating seniors of Purvis High School, but are still waiting on more information before deciding when or if to proceed with the endeavor.

Lumberton hospital building to be sold

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 468 Reads
On Wed, 05/20/2020 - 11:17 PM

The Lumberton Board of Aldermen is set to put the former Lumberton Citizens Hospital off of West 10th Avenue out to bid for sale, with a bid possibly being accepted as soon as the board’s June 2 meeting.

Schools move forward with graduation planning

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On Thu, 05/14/2020 - 01:56 AM

With high school graduation inching ever closer, school administration members are trying to finalize plans for what that process will look like with social distancing procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lamar County libraries restore limited services

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 394 Reads
On Thu, 05/14/2020 - 01:21 AM

The Lamar County Library System has started the second stage of its reopening process as of May 12, with limited services to the public at each of the system’s four libraries – Oak Grove, Sumrall, Purvis and Lumberton.

Lamar County Board of Education closes school facilities to the public

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 773 Reads
On Thu, 05/14/2020 - 01:09 AM

The Lamar County School District Board of Education voted on several matters regarding the COVID-19 pandemic during their regular-called meeting on May 11, which was held virtually and posted on YouTube.

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