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Ruffin wins 4th term in Richton; Dailey and Spicer picked to lead Beaumont and New Augusta
Challengers claim 3 alderman seats in New Augusta and Beaumont From Staff Reports __________ Voters in the county’s three municipalities went to the ballot box on Tuesday to select their town leadership for the next four years. Changes are coming in New Augusta and Beaumont as the current mayors in both communities chose not to…
Read MoreRichton honoring memory of late Mayor
From Staff Reports __________ Officials in Richton are honoring the memory of longtime businessman and elected official Jimmy L. White. The Richton Home and Garden Club will host a Memorial Dedication in honor of White this Saturday, June 5, at Richton Town Square, in conjunction with the club’s Arbor Day celebration. Town officials are joining…
Read MoreMeth-related arrests in Perry County continue to pile up
From Staff Reports __________ The Perry County Sheriff’s Office has been busy over the past week with its fight against illegal narcotics in the community. County officers made multiple felony arrests since last Wednesday, including one they say involves one of the department’s largest seizures of methamphetamine. Johnny Freddrick Smith, 44, of Bassfield, was…
Read MoreRed-hot Rebels ride into Round 3 of playoffs
By BRAD CROWE Disptatch Staff The Richton Rebels have been on a roll through two rounds of postseason play. Winners of their last five games, the Rebels swept their first two opponents to earn their place in this week’s Round 3 matchup with Stringer in another best-of-three series. After only getting to play 11 games…
Read MoreRebels blast McEvans to claim Game 1 of series, go for sweep later today at home
From Staff Reports The Richton Rebels remained undefeated in postseason play after a resounding 21-5 victory over the McEvans Hawks in the first game of the teams’ Round 2 series. Trailing 3-0 entering the third inning, the Rebels turned six hits into five runs to take over the lead. Richton scored another run in the…
Read MoreLady Rebels pound Simmons, look to claim series and advance in playoffs at home Tuesday
From Staff Reports Richton High School piled up 22 runs at Hollandale on Monday and sophomore pitcher Haley Tucker tossed a 4-inning no-hitter as the Lady Rebels blew past homestanding Simmons in the first game of the teams’ second round softball playoff matchup. Senior Taylea Walley’s inside-the-park home run drove in three runs and capped…
Read MoreRichton baseball team in good position after key wins
Rebels looking to bolster region record with Friday trip to Sacred Heart By RUSSELL TURNER – Dispatch Editor The Richton Rebels took a few lumps on the diamond last weekend in non-region play, but three straight wins in region action has Coach Josh Palmer and his team feeling confident. The Rebels are 8-11 overall and…
Read MoreBulldogs roll past E. Marion for 4th straight win
Bulldogs start region play 3-0 By RUSSELL TURNER – Dispatch Editor Perry Central’s baseball team has experienced some growing pains this season as inexperienced players tried to find their way on the diamond. That has led the Bulldogs to post a 7-10 record so far this season. But, Coach Ryan Jackson had hoped to have…
Read MoreCluff approved as next Perry Central football coach
From Staff Reports Perry Central High School has a new head football coach and the new face of the PCHS program is one that will be familiar to many Bulldog fans. Craig Cluff was approved by the Perry County Board of Education on Monday as the Bulldogs’ new coach. Cluff is replacing Wesley McLain, who…
Read MoreBridge on Old River Road to be replaced
County receives $2.9M from state to build new bridge over Tallahala Creek By RUSSELL TURNER Dispatch Editor ________________ The Perry County Board of Supervisors got some good news on Monday concerning the future of a key bridge in the county. County engineer Jason Lamb of The Walker Associates advised county leaders that the county had received…
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