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Ridgeland developer forced to revert to original build plans
For weeks now, Reservoir residents have been protesting a planned development that includes apartments near their homes.
Developers and opponents appeal to board over former Rapids on Reservoir property
MADISON, MS Rankin County homeowners continued their fight Monday against the construction of apartments at the old Rapids on the Reservoir property.
Road work will close some metro I-20 lanes
Road improvements will force lane closures on I-20 in the metro area this weekend, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
Reservoir homeowners oppose apartments at Rapids location
BRANDON, MS Last year plans were announced to build upscale condominiums the old Rapids on the Reservoir Water Park property, but area homeowners are learning those plans have changed.
Charley Pride to perform at Pearl River
Country music star and Sledge native Charley Pride brings his rich baritone home to Mississippi on Dec.
The South Mississippi Sun Herald
Story: No manadtory evacuations as Ida churns in Gulf
Emergency managers in South Mississippi have not ordered any evacuations for residents due to Hurricane Ida.
Over 200 children in area need families
November is National Adoption Month and Mississippi has hundreds of children waiting for loving adults to welcome them into their family.
District 5 seat on Pearl River County school board up for election on Tuesday
Incumbent Pearl River County District 5 school board member Margie Creel will face off with challenger Twila Crabtree in a Pearl River County school board election on Tuesday.
Martin T. Smith named Poplarville Citizen of the Year
Martin T. Smith named Poplarville Citizen of the Year By DAVID A. FARRELL/Item Staff Writer POPLARVILLE - Former State Sen.
The South Mississippi Sun Herald
Pearl River escapee faces new charge
A Pearl River County jail inmate who escaped Sunday is back in custody and faces a new felony charge.
Escaped Pearl River Co. inmate captured in Alabama
The state inmate who escaped from the Pearl River County Jail Sunday has been captured.
Tara Rouse of Hattiesburg has received the Red Red Rose A.J. and Elinor Comfort Memorial Scholarship to help offset tuition costs as she pursues a doctoral degree at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Chain, Cole honored at PRCC homecoming
POPLARVILLE -- Pearl River Community College honored two people well known in the Hattiesburg business community during Homecoming activities Saturday in Poplarville.
Chain, Cole to be honored at PRCC Homecoming
Pearl River Community College will honor two people well known in the Hattiesburg business community during Homecoming activities Saturday in Poplarville.
Swine flu shots a few weeks away, seasonal flu shot available
State health officials said on Thursday that although a low number of doses of swine flu vaccine are in the state, it will be a few weeks before enough shipments arrive to allow the general public to get them.
Pearl River supe running for Miss. gov
Pearl River County supervisor Hudson Holliday says he's running for governor. Holliday told the Picayune Item that residents are 'fed up with professional politicians.' But the 65-year-old says he knows he'll have to generate name recognition to win the Republican nomination in 2011.
Due to heavy rain, rivers across Mississippi are starting to flood. Here is the latest as of Mid day Tuesday, October 13th: The Big Black River at West is 21.5 feet.
Corps, Pearl River district agreement remains on table
A cost-sharing agreement that would result in millions of federal dollars to help pay for a flood-control plan will continue while officials mull their options.
Heavy rains have produced flash flooding throughout the metro area in recent weeks, and experts predict the downpours will continue through the weekend.
Advisory issued for Jackson area waterways
Flooding in Jackson has caused sewage to spill into creeks and Pearl River tributaries and prompted environmental officials to warn residents to avoid contact with the water.