UPDATED – Man charged in ATV crash that claimed the life of a Perry Co. teenager released on bond
UPDATED 12/17/20 5:55 p.m……. Per the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, Derrick Wayne Chavers has appeared before a judge for his first appearance. Chavers was released on a $250,000 bond and his case has been bound over to await the action of the next Grand Jury. By RUSSELL TURNER Dispatch Editor Friends and family are struggling…
Read MoreChancery Court notices for week of 11-12-2020
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA THOMAS, DECEASED CAUSE NO. 20-PR-0033-CS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 21st day of October, 2020 by the Chancery Court of Perry County, Mississippi, to the undersigned Executrix of the Estate of Barbara Thomas, Deceased,…
Read MorePreliminary Flood Insurance determinations ready for review
Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Perry County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Perry County, Mississippi and Incorporated…
Read MorePerry County Chancery Court notices for week of Nov. 5, 2020
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA THOMAS, DECEASED CAUSE NO. 20-PR-0033-CS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 21st day of October, 2020 by the Chancery Court of Perry County, Mississippi, to the undersigned Executrix of the Estate of Barbara Thomas, Deceased,…
Read MoreBulldogs set to host Newton in playoff action Friday
By RUSSELL TURNER Dispatch Editor ________________ The Perry Central Bulldogs return to football action this Friday when the Newton Tigers come to New Augusta for the first round of the MHSAA 2A State Playoffs. The Bulldogs are the top seed out of Region 8-2A, while Newton comes to the postseason as the No. 4…
Read MoreBeaumont alderwoman indicted on embezzlement charge
From Staff Reports ________________ A Perry County elected official is facing serious legal issues this week after being arrested for alleged embezzlement. Beaumont Alderwoman Princess LaRose Bolton was arrested on the felony charge Tuesday night not long after attending a board meeting in Beaumont. A spokesperson with the Perry County Sheriff’s Office said Bolton was…
Read MorePerry County residents urged to prepare for impact from Hurricane Sally
With weather forecasts projecting a Mississippi Gulf Coast impact from Hurricane Sally, The Perry County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to declare a State of Emergency for the county, which will enable the activation of emergency resources. County officials and local authorities are urging residents in low-lying areas to precautions before the storm hits as…
Read MorePerry Co. Supervisors to vote on tax levy
NOTICE TO PUBLIC FROM PERRY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: THE TAX LEVY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCT. 1, 2020 WILL BE VOTED ON AT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 AT 9:00 A.M.
Read MoreRichton schools to close campus, turn to distance learning for two weeks due to Covid-19 outbreak
By RUSSELL TURNER Dispatch Editor The Richton School District is joining a growing number of Mississippi school systems in shutting down parts or all of their campuses due to Covid-19. School officials in Richton told students Friday morning that campus would be shutting down and all students in grades K-12 going to virtual learning for…
Read MoreCommission Picks Top Flag Submissions
Special to The Dispatch The Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag considered the nearly 3,000 flag submissions and narrowed their choices to 147. Readers can view the choices here: https://picti.net/X7UB8. Commission members will rank the top ten choices, and during the next meeting on August 14, the commissioners will select five flags for final consideration. These five…
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