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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 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 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 MoreReloaded Rebels look to defend region title
By Stan Caldwell Dispatch Correspondent The Richton boys kicked off what they hope is another strong basketball season in proper fashion, getting past Jefferson Davis County 70-65 last weekend in the Warrior Classic at Warrior Gym on the campus of Oak Grove High School. It was the kind of start to the season that makes…
Read MoreSeveral local businesses raided as part of multi-county probe into illegal drug sales, other criminal activity.
From Staff Reports Law enforcement officials converged on three Perry County businesses early Thursday morning as part of a multi-county operation focusing on the alleged sale of unapproved and dangerous products to the public, including minors. According to Perry County Sheriff, the operation involving federal, state and local officials originated from an investigation launched in…
Read MoreJail docket shows 20 arrests listed in county over past
From Staff Reports __________ The Perry County Jail Docket shows 20 people arrested July 16-23. Public records indicate those arrested and their charges as follows: James Mills, 24, of Richton, was arrested for stalking, repeatedly following, harassing and making a threat. William Jquan Jones, 28, of Brooklyn, was arrested for simple assault and domestic violence.…
Read MoreNew Augusta street names changing to honor late businessman Clevis Breland
By MALLORY STRICKLAND Dispatch Correspondent __________ The New Augusta Board of Aldermen recently voted to rename portions of Cedar and Willow streets in honor of Clevis Breland, a late businessman whose vision and investments left a lasting mark on the town and surrounding area. Breland, who died in 2012, once owned more than 700 acres…
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