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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 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 Schools to restart Aug. 17 with split schedules for students
From Staff Reports The return to campus for students in the Perry County School District has been pushed back to Aug. 17 and will look a lot different as school officials have opted to use a hybrid schedule in which students split time between in-person instruction at school and distance learning from home. The Perry…
Read MoreCourt date set for Perry County supervisor charged with assault
Board President Bobby Bolton accused of pushing woman who was upset over lack of access to public meetings, records Bolton adamantly disputes charge, says he was trying to defuse a bad situation ________________ By RUSSELL TURNER Dispatch Editor ________________ An initial court appearance has been set for the president of the Perry County Board of Supervisors, who…
Read MoreFree protective mask giveaway underway in county
From Staff Reports __________ Perry Countians in need of a protective mask to help curb the spread of Covid-19 can pick one up for free at several locations around the county. The Perry County EMA was recently given 7,500 masks by MEMA and the MSDH for distribution to local citizens. These masks will be…
Read MoreGreat Southern Farms making sure Perry County blueberries are enjoyed by folks near and far thanks to
By ANNETTE HARVISON Dispatch Staff __________ It’s blueberry time in Perry County and ripe fruit is abundant and ready for picking. Many people have a few blueberry bushes at home, but for those who get their berries at the grocery store or corner market, there’s a whole process to get them from the bush to the…
Read MoreFulmers turn setback into ministry
Molly’s Hands of Hope meant to bring comfort to those facing crisis alone By RUSSELL TURNER Dispatch Editor __________ In just a few short months, the Covid-19 pandemic has turned the world on its ear. Many families across our state and country have dealt with the tragic loss of a loved one due to the virus.…
Read MoreDrive-thru coronavirus testing clinic set for Richton this Wednesday
Special to the Herald Residents of Perry County and surrounding communities can be tested for COVID-19 this week as the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Mississippi State Department of Health continue efforts to stem virus transmission by setting up one-day, drive-through collection sites. The testing site will be open Wednesday, April 22 at the…
Read MoreBREAKING – human remains ID’d as those of Perry Co. woman missing since 2017
From Staff Reports Human bones and bone fragments found in a wooded area in the Little Creek Community earlier this year have been positively identified as the remains of a Perry County woman missing for three years. Perry County Sheriff Mitch Nobles announced Monday the remains were a near perfect DNA match to Glin Street,…
Read MoreUPDATE: Perry County facing ‘upgraded’ severe weather threat for Easter Sunday
From Staff Reports The National Weather Service office in Mobile, Ala. has upgraded the severe weather alert for our area on Easter Sunday. Perry County residents are being urged to keep a close eye on weather conditions this weekend as a system set to move through the area on Sunday shows the potential to produce…
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