Two area residents in jail in Perry County after police find over 4 pounds of meth
From Staff Reports Two area residents are facing state and federal drug trafficking charges in Perry County after law enforcement officials there say they caught the duo in possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine. Franky Tatum, 36, of Jackson Street, McLain, and Chalaydria Lawrence, 27, of Stonegate Dr., Hattiesburg, are being held in the…
Read MoreRegistered sex offender from county charged with raping Jones Co. teenager
From Staff Reports __________ A 22-year-old registered sex offender from Perry County is currently out on bond after being charged with raping a teenage girl in Jones County last summer. Benjamin Ryan Smith, 22, was arrested Jan. 9 and booked into the Jones County Adult Detention Center on charges of sexual battery and rape. According…
Read MoreRichton’s Strickland Pharmacy celebrating Golden Anniversary
By ANNETTE HARVISON / Dispatch Contributor __________ Just before the holidays began last year, one community business began its 50th year of service to local residents. In October 1973, a young couple moved into town, with hopes and ambitions of living a good life in a small town while serving the community at the same time.…
Read MoreCounty’s legislative contingent tabbed for key committee positions
By RUSSELL TURNER / Dispatch Editor __________ Legislative leaders in Jackson announced the committee assignments for state representatives and senators last week and Perry County appears well represented. Senator Dennis DeBar Jr., (R-Leakesville), will remain as the chairman of the powerful Senate Education Committee as Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann kept most of the chairman of key…
Read MoreGENERAL ELECTION RESULTS… unofficial count shows Bolton out as supervisor and Garner in as sheriff
Bolton’s loss puts two new faces at BOS table. Prine defeats Gates for constable, while Mathis looks set to replace late husband on county board of education From Staff Reports After months of campaigning and pushing residents to get engaged in the process roughly 45 percent of registered voters turned out in Perry County on…
Read MoreCurtis R. Gates seeking Dist. 2 Constable post
Special to The Dispatch __________ Hello Perry County voters! I am Curtis R. Gates, and I am so glad to announce I am running for Dist. 2 Constable (all south Perry County). First, I would like to thank those of you that voted for me in the August 2023 Primary Election, and we won that…
Read MoreJames Garner thanks Dist. 4 voters
Special to The Dispatch __________ I, James Garner, would like to thank the voters of Dist. 4 in Perry County for the support you gave me in the primary election. It was an honor getting out into the district meeting and talking with you. Again, thank you. James Garner Paid political advertisement by James…
Read MoreKeith Evans thanks Dist. 3 voters
Special to The Dispatch __________ District 3 Supervisor candidate Keith Evans said that while he was disappointed with the outcome of the Republican Primary, he was appreciative of every resident who went to the polls to participate in the process and escpecially to the voters who supported his candidacy. Evans said he is thankful for…
Read MoreRichard Lott humbled by support, ready to serve another term
Special to The Dispatch __________ Dear Voters: I wanted to take this opportunity to say ‘Thank You’ for the overwhelming support shown for me during the Republican Primary. I am humbled by the confidence you the voters of Dist. 4 have in my ability to continue representing you on the county Board of Supervisors and…
Read MoreJacob Garner thanks voters, asks for continued support
Special to The Dispatch __________ My family and I would like to sincerely thank everyone for your prayers and support in the primary election. It was a hard-fought race. For those who voted for me, I can’t thank you enough. For those who voted for my opponent, I humbly ask for your vote and support…
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