Free protective mask giveaway underway in county
From Staff Reports __________ Perry Countians in need of a protective mask to help curb the spread of Covid-19 can pick one up for free at several locations around the county. The Perry County EMA was recently given 7,500 masks by MEMA and the MSDH for distribution to local citizens. These masks will be…
Read MoreGreat Southern Farms making sure Perry County blueberries are enjoyed by folks near and far thanks to
By ANNETTE HARVISON Dispatch Staff __________ It’s blueberry time in Perry County and ripe fruit is abundant and ready for picking. Many people have a few blueberry bushes at home, but for those who get their berries at the grocery store or corner market, there’s a whole process to get them from the bush to the…
Read MoreFulmers turn setback into ministry
Molly’s Hands of Hope meant to bring comfort to those facing crisis alone By RUSSELL TURNER Dispatch Editor __________ In just a few short months, the Covid-19 pandemic has turned the world on its ear. Many families across our state and country have dealt with the tragic loss of a loved one due to the virus.…
Read MoreDrive-thru coronavirus testing clinic set for Richton this Wednesday
Special to the Herald Residents of Perry County and surrounding communities can be tested for COVID-19 this week as the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Mississippi State Department of Health continue efforts to stem virus transmission by setting up one-day, drive-through collection sites. The testing site will be open Wednesday, April 22 at the…
Read MoreGovernor Reeves Extends Shelter-In-Place by 7 Days; Enables Safe Sales by “Non-Essential” Businesses
Special to The Dispatch Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that he is extending the statewide shelter-in-place by 7 days, while providing some ability for “non-essential” businesses to safely make sales. The Governor’s new executive order extends the expiration date of his previous order to Monday, April 27th. “I wanted to come here today and announce that…
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Read MoreBREAKING – human remains ID’d as those of Perry Co. woman missing since 2017
From Staff Reports Human bones and bone fragments found in a wooded area in the Little Creek Community earlier this year have been positively identified as the remains of a Perry County woman missing for three years. Perry County Sheriff Mitch Nobles announced Monday the remains were a near perfect DNA match to Glin Street,…
Read MoreUPDATE: Perry County facing ‘upgraded’ severe weather threat for Easter Sunday
From Staff Reports The National Weather Service office in Mobile, Ala. has upgraded the severe weather alert for our area on Easter Sunday. Perry County residents are being urged to keep a close eye on weather conditions this weekend as a system set to move through the area on Sunday shows the potential to produce…
Read MoreRecipes on a budget… making your grocery dollars stretch during the challenging times
DEPRESSION CAKE INGREDIENTS 2 cups sugar 3 1/4 cups plus 2 tbsp. flour 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. vinegar 3 tsp. vanilla or lemon extract 10 tbsp. vegetable or canola oil 2 cups water DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 13×9 pan. Measure dry ingredients into pan and mix…
Read MoreGovernor issues statewide shelter in place order
From Staff Reports __________ Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday issued a statewide shelter-in-place order witht he goal of keeping the state’s healthcare system from being overwhelmed by the new new Covid-19 coronavirus. Reeves said during a Tuesday press conference that the order would go into effect Friday at 5 p.m. and would be strictly enforced…
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