PCHS baseball program receives $5,000 award from Coca-Cola United / Powerade
By BRAD CROWE – Dispatch Sports The Powerade sports drink brand is known for providing the hydration and electrolyte support athletes need to be their best. Perry Central High School athletes now know the brand also supports them in other ways as well. Players and coaches on the Bulldog baseball team were joined at this…
Read MoreBaseball and softball underway for county schools
By BRAD CROWE – Dispatch Sports Just one day after Valentine’s Day, many local fans celebrated their love for baseball and softball with the arrival of the 2022 MHSAA seasons. Four teams from Perry Central and Richton are back in action with seasoned playmakers, promising newcomers and big goals in mind for the campaigns ahead.…
Read MoreMicro what? Perry County resident on a mission to share the benefits of micro-greens
By ANNETTE HARVISON Dispatch Staff __________ If you haven’t seen them yet, it’s time to take a look, then a taste of fresh microgreens. They’re right in your own backyard, and they are packed with nutrition. One local farmer is hoping to educate the community on the benefits of these tiny versions of your big favorites,…
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Perry Central High School Basketball teams will travel to George County Feb. 3 and District Tournament is Feb. 7-11. Richton High School Richton High School Band will host a Fan Cloth Shop for a fundraiser with proceeds going to purchase new drums. Deadline is Feb. 8. All information is on the school and band Facebook…
Read MoreCelebrating a Century of Life … New Augusta’s Dunaway turns 100
By ANNETTE HARVISON Dispatch Staff __________ Oh, what it must be like to be 100 years old. Life began with the ‘Roaring 20s,’ and then, childhood was overshadowed by the Great Depression. When it was time to start a life of their own, World War II came. When that was over, waves of constant change have…
Read MoreForrest General acquires Perry County General Hospital and The Doctor
From Staff Reports Perry County General Hospital and The Doctor’s Clinic in Richton are under new management and ownership. Forrest Health signed a letter of agreement for Forrest General Hospital to acquire the 22-bed critical access facility and health clinic on New Year’s Day. Forrest Health took over operations on Jan. 1, 2022, as well.…
Read MoreRichton Rotary Tournament underway for 65th consecutive time
By BRAD CROWE Dispatch Staff ________________ For locals, the Richton Rotary Basketball Tournament is almost as big of a holiday season tradition as putting up a Christmas tree — and for many, the tournament comes first. Through Saturday, eight local hoops teams will square off in Mississippi’s longest-running active sports tournament, which has been held…
Read MoreOpening of new peanut facility in New Augusta celebrated
By RUSSELL TURNER Dispatch Editor ________________ The new peanut processing facility on US 98 in New Augusta had an official unveiling earlier this week, a few months after opening for business. Mississippi Peanut, LLC welcomed local and state officials for a tour of the facility and luncheon on Monday. Those in attendance included members of the…
Read MoreHines returning to Perry Co. School Dist. as Supt. of Education
By RUSSELL TURNER Dispatch Editor __________ The Perry County School District has named its new leader and it’s a name in which many in the area will be quite familiar. The county board of education made it official on Monday that Dr. Titus M. Hines will replace Dr. Scott Dearman as PCSD Supt. of Education, beginning…
Read MoreRebels have tough task ahead, but excited to be competing in the postseason
Richton football team rallied around Coach Stephen Rice as they rallied for a playoff berth _______________ By BRAD CROWE Dispatch Staff __________ The 2021 season has presented a number of challenges for the Richton Rebels, whose new-look region contains several juggernaut Class 1A football programs. Head coach Stephen Rice, however, has been battling an even greater…
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