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Dr. John Beaman celebrating 40 years caring for patients in Richton
By ANNETTE HARVISON Dispatch Staff __________ For the past 40 years, a doctor in Perry County has been keeping his patients healthy and thriving, to the best of his ability. Over that period, his approach to healthcare has made an impact in the area, as he continues to stay busy with patients and has no plans…
Read MoreLocal man remains in jail on attempted murder charge after shooting last Thursday in Richton
From Staff Reports ________ A 29-year-old Richton man remains in police custody charged with attempted murder after a shooting incident in Richton last week. Thomas Leon Earwood was taken into custody by local authorities at a residence off Eastside Drive last Friday. Earwood is being charged with attempted murder in connection to a shooting at…
Read MoreMaking a Difference … Perry County resident on a quest to fight hunger in the community
By ANNETTE HARVISON Dispatch Staff __________ One Perry County resident saw a need in the county and set out to make a difference in the lives of her friends and neighbors. Destiny Brewer said she had a calling to do something in the community. She knows there are lots of struggling families right now, and some…
Read MoreTim Odom makes formal bid for re-election as Justice Court Judge
Special to The Dispatch __________ The people of Perry County deserve justice court judges who are experienced and treat every case they preside over with honesty and fairness. Judge Tim Odom has all of those qualities and has put them to work for his friends and neighbors in Perry County for over 20 years as…
Read MoreJason Mayo declares candidacy for Dist. 3 Supervisor position
Special to The Dispatch __________ My name is Jason Mayo and I am seeking the office of Supervisor for District 3 in Perry County. Perry County has been my home for the past 45 years. I have been happily married to my wife Denise for 26 years. We have three children – Payton, Brayley and…
Read MoreIt’s official: Hood Industries rebuilding in Beaumont, bigger and better than before
New, state-of-the art plywood manufacturing facility represents $200 million investment by the company and 265 direct jobs for the community From Staff Reports A little over a year since a tornado tore through Beaumont destroying homes, churches and the community’s main economic engine, Hood Industries has announced it is building back bigger and better than…
Read MoreSchool officials: threat was a hoax, alleged perpetrator identified
From Staff Reports School and law enforcement officials say they have identified the source of the anonymous threat sent to Richton High School on Tuesday. Supt. of Education Clay Anglin told The Dispatch early Wednesday that a text message was received by RHS Principal Ben Bryan around 2 p.m. Tuesday with a generic reference about…
Read MoreNobles makes formal announcement for re-election as sheriff
Special to The Dispatch __________ This formal statement serves to notify you, the residents of Perry County, of my candidacy for the office of Perry County Sheriff. First, serving as “YOUR” Sheriff for the last seven years has been a pleasure, and I genuinely enjoy giving back to my community. I began my career in…
Read MoreJames Garner Jr. seeking Dist. 4 Supervisor post
Special to The Dispatch __________ Greetings Perry County, My name is James Garner Jr. I am running for Perry County Supervisor Dist. 4. Like most of you, I grew up right here in Perry County. I have worked my whole life. My business is Garner Plumbing. My wife is Amber, and I have three children,…
Read MoreElliot Burch announces bid for State Rep. Dist. 105
From Staff Reports Elliot Burch, a former law enforcement officer and assistant district attorney, has announced his candidacy for the Mississippi Legislature. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for State Representative for Mississippi House District 105, which includes parts of Greene, Perry and George counties,” Burch said in making his announcement. “I am a…
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