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Evans issues formal campaign announcement
Special to The Dispatch __________ I, Keith Evans, am seeking reelection to the Town of Richton Board of Aldermen and as such ask for your consideration when you cast your vote on April 1st. It has been my honor to serve as one of your Aldermen during this last term, a term that has brought…
Read MoreKeith Evans announces re-election bid for Richton alderman post
Special to The Dispatch __________ Dear Voters, As the election for the Town of Richton Board of Aldermen draws near, I want to ask for your consideration as you make your choices. As a business owner here in Richton for over 25 years, I have made a genuine effort to be involved with the community.…
Read MoreKee Dykes kicks off campaign for Richton Aldermen position
Special to The Dispatch __________ My name is James Kee Dykes, and I would like to announce my candidacy in the upcoming alderman election for the town of Richton. I look forward to this opportunity to support our town and help make it the best that it can be. I hope that you will consider…
Read MoreCORRECTION!
In this week’s edition of The Dispatch, an error occurred that needs correction. In our front page story on the upcoming municipal elections, we incorrectly stated that all five incumbent aldermen for the Town of New Augusta are seeking re-election. We incorrectly named Janet Gallaspy as an incumbent who had qualified to seek re-election. David…
Read MoreMcLain duo with Perry Co. ties sought by police for alleged assaults, armed robbery and drive-by shooting
By RUSSELL TURNER Dispatch Editor __________ A McLain duo, said to have close ties to the Perry County community, is being sought by law enforcement in connection with a strong-armed robbery and other violent crimes earlier this week. Arrests warrants were issued Monday for Frederick ‘Bo’ Fairley, 55, and Pamela Hunter, 45. The two are being…
Read MorePoultry producer to build $25-million transload facility in first stage of development at industrial park in New Augusta
County officials, Mar Jac announce new economic development project By RUSSELL TURNER Dispatch Editor __________ After roughly five years of of negotiations and behind-the-scenes maneuvering, Perry County leaders and officials with Mar Jac Poultry have announced a major economic development project at the industrial park in New Augusta. A group of roughly 70 people, including county…
Read MorePerry Central’s Yeager assumes pastorship at Union Bapist Church
By TAYLOR GARRETSON Dispatch Staff The principal of Perry Central High School was recently chosen to be the pastor of Union Baptist Church in Perry County. Joshua Yeager, who is beginning his third year leading PCHS, was voted to be the preacher at Union Baptist in March after filling in at the church for a brief…
Read MoreRichton ready for this weekend’s Food on Front Festival.
From Staff Reports Great food will not be the only thing on the menu at this Saturday’s Food on Front Festival, but it will certainly be at the top of the list. The third annual event, which features an assortment of food truck vendors, arts and crafts booths, live music and other entertainment, is set…
Read MoreTwo area residents in jail in Perry County after police find over 4 pounds of meth
From Staff Reports Two area residents are facing state and federal drug trafficking charges in Perry County after law enforcement officials there say they caught the duo in possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine. Franky Tatum, 36, of Jackson Street, McLain, and Chalaydria Lawrence, 27, of Stonegate Dr., Hattiesburg, are being held in the…
Read MoreRegistered sex offender from county charged with raping Jones Co. teenager
From Staff Reports __________ A 22-year-old registered sex offender from Perry County is currently out on bond after being charged with raping a teenage girl in Jones County last summer. Benjamin Ryan Smith, 22, was arrested Jan. 9 and booked into the Jones County Adult Detention Center on charges of sexual battery and rape. According…
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