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Richton 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…
Read MoreRuffin 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 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…
Read MoreUPDATED – 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 residents urged to prepare for impact from Hurricane Sally
With weather forecasts projecting a Mississippi Gulf Coast impact from Hurricane Sally, The Perry County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to declare a State of Emergency for the county, which will enable the activation of emergency resources. County officials and local authorities are urging residents in low-lying areas to precautions before the storm hits as…
Read MorePerry Co. Supervisors to vote on tax levy
NOTICE TO PUBLIC FROM PERRY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: THE TAX LEVY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCT. 1, 2020 WILL BE VOTED ON AT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 AT 9:00 A.M.
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