16th Section land available for hunting / fishing lease
PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE TO BIDDERS SIXTEENTH SECTION LAND HUNTING & FISHING LEASE Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Perry County School District that sealed bids will be received by said Board until 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 7, 2023 in the Office of the Superintendent at 100-B 8th Avenue,…
Read MoreCHANCERY COURT NOTICES for the WEEK OF AUGUST 17, 2023
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF PERRY WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 13, 2002, executed by OLLIE E. DICKINSON and MARY T. DICKINSON conveying certain real property therein described to DEBERA BRIDGES, as Trustee, for CITIFINANCIAL,…
Read MoreOfficial election results show every vote does count
Walters is outright winner in Dist. 5 after final votes tallied. Endorsement in sheriff’s race creates stir. From Staff Reports __________ Anyone who says a single vote doesn’t count, needs to take a look at the race for the Dist. 5 seat on the Perry County Board of Supervisors. Election officials, candidates and interested voters…
Read MoreSearch continues for missing Greene County teenager
From Staff Reports The grandmother of a Greene County teenager reported missing for nearly two week says she is leaning on her faith in God as the search for the child continues. Sixteen-year-old Cortlen Jhase Landyn Moody of Leakesville was reported missing on Friday, Aug. 4. Moody is a black male, said to be five…
Read MoreMarvin Edwards Jr. asks for support in runoff election for Perry County Supervisor in Dist. 3
Special to the Dispatch I want to begin by thanking every person that voted in the Primary Election on Aug. 8. Without your vote, I would not be here. I am humbled by the many encouraging conversations that I have had over the past five months. I have strong conservative Christian values, and I am…
Read MorePRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
Garner defeats Nobles in sheriff’s race to advance to General Election Shows and Lott re-elected as county supervisors, while Wise and Williams head for runoff Goodin outpaced by Burch in Dist. 105 race, but makes runoff From Staff Reports __________ Perry County will have a new top cop in January after incumbent Sheriff Mitch…
Read MoreShows makes case for re-election as Dist 2 Supervisor
Special to The Dispatch __________ I, Kevin Shows, want to thank everyone for their continued support as your Perry County Supervisor, District 2. As a lifelong and permanent resident of District 2, I have enjoyed serving the past three terms as your supervisor. I am proud of the progress our district has made over the…
Read MoreJames Garner making push for Dist. 4 position on Board of Supervisors
Special to The Dispatch __________ I am James Garner Jr., and I am running for Perry County Supervisor District 4. I am married with three wonderful kids, and one beautiful granddaughter. I own Garner Plumbing, and I work hard day in and day out to create a life for my family. I will work for…
Read MoreKeith Evans seeks election as District 3 Supervisor
Special to The Dispatch __________ I, Keith Evans, am seeking the office of Supervisor for Dist. 3 of Perry County. As a longtime Richton resident and businessman, I am seeking to serve as your Supervisor to improve, develop and move forward our district and our county. I am married to Nancy Evans, and together we…
Read MoreJoel Garner seeks voter support in race for Dist. 2 Supervisor
Special to The Dispatch __________ I, Joel Garner, am a Republican candidate for District 2, Perry County Supervisor. I am a life long resident of Perry County. I have been married for 26 years to my wife, Christy Garner, and we have three sons that graduated from Perry Central High School. I would like to…
Read More