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Opening 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…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS… major economic development announcement puts Perry Co. and the Richton Salt Dome at center of green hydrogen project
Mississippi Clean Hydrogen Hub represents largest green hydrogen project of its kind in the U.S. By RUSSELL TURNER – Dispatch Editor As the effort to combat the growing climate crisis by moving away from fossil fuels gains momentum, many in the energy sector are betting on hydrogen to be the fuel of the future.…
Read MorePCSD invites public to special meeting in search for new Supt. of Education
From Staff Reports The Perry County School Board is hosting a special public meeting next Thursday to introduce interested local residents to the two finalists under consideration to serve as the county school district’s Supt. of Education. School board members have been reviewing potential candidates to replace current Supt. of Education Scott Dearman, who is…
Read MorePCHS takes Perry County Super Bowl with win over Rebels
From Staff Reports Perry Central blew open a tight game with two third quarter touchdowns and pulled away for a 22-6 win at Richton on Friday in the season opener for both teams. Both teams had opportunities in the first two quarters, but mistakes and penalties kept either squad from finding the endzone. The Bulldogs…
Read MoreCounty residents urged to prepare ahead of storm
From Staff Reports Tropical Storm Ida was upgraded to Hurricane Ida this afternoon as it swirled toward a strike on Cuba on Friday as a rapidly intensifying storm that could speed across warm Gulf waters and slam into Louisiana as a Category 3 hurricane on Sunday, the National Hurricane Center warned. Perry County Emergency Management…
Read MoreLongtime community healthcare provider retiring
By ANNETTE HARVISON Dispatch Staff __________ The medical field is an important part of our lives. We see that now more than ever. Having a dedicated medical care clinic and care provider is a big deal when it comes to the care of ourselves and our families, and we all want someone we can count…
Read MoreRichton School District begins new school year without masks
Richton High School Principal Ben Bryan said school officials finalized plans for the 2021-2022 school year and will begin the new year like a normal school year, though still keeping up pandemic era sanitizing and disinfecting. Masks will optional for staff and students. “After our meeting this morning (Thursday), we have decided that we are…
Read MoreMunicipal Corner: recent official actions taken by Perry County municipal officials
In an effort to help keep residents informed of actions taken by their elected municipal officials, The Dispatch is publishing the approved minutes of the town councils of each of Perry County’s three municipalities. To follow are the approved minutes from the June meetings of the mayors and boards of aldermen of Beaumont, New Augusta…
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