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Richton shares splash pad funding, operations details
by Sami Jordan and Whitney Argenbright, RHCJC June 19, 2026 A newly added shed sits outside the Richton splash pad entrance. The building will house staff responsible for collecting admission fees from visitors. (Sami Jordan) RICHTON — More than two weeks after Richton’s splash pad opened to the public, town officials have released additional information…
Read MoreLady Rebels celebrate Kitchens’ career in bittersweet playoff opener
Richton softball must bounce back today after dropping Game 1 to Bogue Chitto By STAN CALDWELL – Dispatch Correspondent For 22 seasons, James Kitchens has been the face of Richton High softball. But when the 2026 season comes to an end, and it could come as early as this weekend, there will be a new face…
Read More$1-million in state funding approved for local projects
By RUSSELL TURNER Dispatch Editor __________ Perry County officials received some good news out of the State Capitol this week as $1-million in state funds earmarked for local projects got a final stamp of approval from Gov. Tate Reeves. Gov. Reeves on Monday vetoed portions of legislation passed by the legislature this past session that set…
Read MoreFront Street Association refocusing efforts to strengthen local business promotion
From Staff Reports __________ Leaders of the Richton Front Street Association (RFSA) say the organization is putting a renewed focus on its core mission of supporting local businesses with plans of streamlining its efforts to drive more customers to local businesses. Central to that shift is a decision to concentrate on a single, signature annual…
Read MoreRaceway opens in New Augusta
RaceWay brings jobs, competition to New Augusta by Morgan Gill, RHCJC April 9, 2026 NEW AUGUSTA — A new gas station opened in New Augusta on April 8, bringing jobs, new services and more competition along U.S. Highway 98. Perry County leaders, residents and RaceWay representatives gather April 8 outside the new New Augusta gas…
Read MoreAfter years in storage, Perry County museum to reopen in new location
After years in storage, Perry County museum to reopen in new location By RHCJC News March 7, 2026 After years without a location to showcase artifacts, the Perry County Historical Society plans to reopen a county museum April 18 inside the former Bura Conway Public Library building in Runnelstown. Organizers said exhibits will highlight Perry…
Read MoreCounty baseball and softball teams off to good start in region play
From Staff Reports The Richton Rebels and Perry Central Bulldogs enjoyed a lot of success earlier this week as three of the county’s four teams got their region schedules underway with wins. In Richton, the baseball Rebels bounced back from a non-region loss to Enterprise on Saturday with a 6-2 win over Lumberton to start…
Read MoreLady Rebels’ historic season comes to an end in Final 4 loss to Ingomar
By STAN CALDWELL – Dispatch Correspondent JACKSON – The Richton girls went toe-to-toe with Ingomar Monday afternoon in the Mississippi Coliseum. But in the end the Falcons held off RHS to claim a 55-47 decision in the MHSAA Class A Final Four and bring the Rebels’ magical season to a close. Richton’s run at a state…
Read MoreOfficials at Leaf River Cellulose warning residents to be alert to active employment scam
Special to The Dispatch Georgia-Pacific Leaf River Cellulose is alerting the Perry and Greene County communities and surrounding area of an active employment scam. According to company officials, scammers have contacted job seekers by email, phone and text message, offering fraudulent remote employment opportunities and attempting to collect financial and personal information. Company officials warn…
Read MoreLady Rebels to take on West Lincoln with trip to the Big House at stake
By RUSSELL TURNER | Dispatch Editor The Richton Lady Rebels are one win away from a trip to the Mississippi Coliseum to compete in the MHSAA Class 1A State Tournament’s Final Four. The Lady Rebels ran past Shaw 65-35 in a second round matchup at home last Friday and will take on West Lincoln…
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